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Linglestown

Pennsylvania · 6,957 residents · 3.827 sq mi
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Linglestown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,558. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $259,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,957
+8%since 2000
from 6,414 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,818 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+4%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Linglestown
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,558
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,650 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,962
+93%since 2000
from $24,347 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+2%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,618
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(6,065)
Black2.1%(135)
Hispanic / Latino1%(67)
Asian1.6%(105)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(747)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(5,133)
Black13.8%(963)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(312)
Asian3.9%(270)
Other4%(279)
Diversity Score53.9%(3,751)
Diversity Score
54
+363%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+78%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 85.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linglestown, Pennsylvania?

Linglestown, Pennsylvania has about 6,957 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linglestown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Linglestown, Pennsylvania earns about $92,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linglestown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Linglestown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $259,400, and the typical rent is about $1,618 a month.

How educated are people in Linglestown, Pennsylvania?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Linglestown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linglestown, Pennsylvania?

About 4.2% of people in Linglestown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linglestown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Linglestown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,095 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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