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Oley

Pennsylvania · 1,244 residents · 1.227 sq mi
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Oley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $168,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
1,244
+3%since 2019
from 1,203 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,014 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 980 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−22%since 2019
from 53.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9001K1K1K2K201020202024Oley
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,926
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,138 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,064
−9%since 2019
from $35,242 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical23.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services19.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $174,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,116
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,116 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.3% in 2019
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+8%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,196)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(72)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−8%since 2019
from 24.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 79.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Female
58.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oley, Pennsylvania?

Oley, Pennsylvania has about 1,244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oley, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oley, Pennsylvania earns about $59,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oley, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Oley, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $168,100, and the typical rent is about $1,116 a month.

How educated are people in Oley, Pennsylvania?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oley, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oley, Pennsylvania?

About 9.7% of people in Oley, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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