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Port Royal

Pennsylvania · 925 residents · 0.602 sq mi
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Port Royal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,111. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
925
−5%since 2000
from 977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,537 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,623 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6818259681K1K1990201020202024Port Royal
2024740
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,111
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,514 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,080
+18%since 2000
from $16,212 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(921)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(38)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(114)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(873)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4%(37)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.4%(50)
Diversity Score21.5%(199)
Diversity Score
22
+85%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Royal, Pennsylvania?

Port Royal, Pennsylvania has about 925 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Royal, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Port Royal, Pennsylvania earns about $41,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Royal, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Port Royal, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $96,400, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Port Royal, Pennsylvania?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Port Royal, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Royal, Pennsylvania?

About 11.2% of people in Port Royal, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Royal, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Royal, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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