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Pringle

Pennsylvania · 893 residents · 0.46 sq mi
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Pringle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,625. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $100,900. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
893
−10%since 2000
from 991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,941 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+8%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7658789911K1K1990201020202024Pringle
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,625
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,793 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,998
+67%since 2000
from $19,108 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−19%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(980)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(834)
Black2.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(24)
Diversity Score17.8%(159)
Diversity Score
18
+614%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+105%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pringle, Pennsylvania?

Pringle, Pennsylvania has about 893 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pringle, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pringle, Pennsylvania earns about $53,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pringle, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pringle, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $100,900, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Pringle, Pennsylvania?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pringle, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pringle, Pennsylvania?

About 21.7% of people in Pringle, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pringle, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Pringle, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 286 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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