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Lime Ridge

Pennsylvania · 890 residents · 1.126 sq mi
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Lime Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,185. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
890
−6%since 2000
from 951 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
790 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+10%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7408369331K1K1990201020202024Lime Ridge
2024842
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,185
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,324 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,026
+15%since 2000
from $17,489 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(931)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(846)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(22)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(76)
Diversity Score
9
+135%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania?

Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania has about 890 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania earns about $39,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $89,800, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% of people in Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 150 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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