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Linglestown

Pennsylvania · 6,539 residents · 3.827 sq mi
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Linglestown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $194,200. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,539
+2%since 2000
from 6,414 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,709 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+10%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Linglestown
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,650 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,398
+54%since 2000
from $24,347 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
14.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(5,367)
Black5.5%(358)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(300)
Asian3.4%(222)
Other2.7%(178)
Diversity Score36.9%(2,411)
Diversity Score
37
+216%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+90%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linglestown, Pennsylvania?

Linglestown, Pennsylvania has about 6,539 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linglestown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Linglestown, Pennsylvania earns about $77,500 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 $194,200, and the typical rent is about $1,300 a month.

How educated are people in Linglestown, Pennsylvania?

About 28.5% 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 2.2% 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 677 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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