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Reamstown

Pennsylvania · 3,468 residents · 2.26 sq mi
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Reamstown is a city of 3,468 people in Pennsylvania. That puts it in the top 8% of US cities for household income. 76% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 3%. That is roughly 23% ahead of the Pennsylvania median. Poverty is uncommon here, at 5.4% of locals.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,468
−1%since 2000
from 3,498 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,537 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 1,566 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
38.8
+9%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.26 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K4K19902000201020202024Reamstown
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(162)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(210)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(196)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(259)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(153)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.2%(561)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.6%(297)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(478)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.6%(471)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.8%(200)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.1%(73)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over11.8%(408)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$96,083
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,423 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$41,051
+94%since 2000
from $21,143 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.333
+1%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$321,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,206
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,442
76.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
23.7% rent
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.77 people
−5%since 2009
from 2.91 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
7.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
36.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.3
+19%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(3,296)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(67)
Asian2.2%(78)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(77)
Asian2.4%(82)
Other2.6%(91)
17
+75%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.5%(53)
Dominican0.5%(16)
Spaniard0.2%(8)
Asian origin
Chinese2.4%(82)
Ancestry
German34.2%(1,185)
Irish8.2%(285)
English5.7%(197)
Dutch4.8%(167)
Swiss4.5%(155)
Polish3.8%(133)
Italian3%(105)
Scottish2.8%(98)
Ukrainian2.2%(75)
Welsh1.7%(59)
American1.4%(48)
Norwegian1%(36)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.9%(31)
French0.5%(18)
Czech0.5%(16)
Swedish0.3%(9)
Section 05

Education

29.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
13.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
70.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
13.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
63.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
8.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
41.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
50.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
13.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
11.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2013
from 7.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
78.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
81.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
88.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
90.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.3%(310)
Married65.2%(950)
Widowed3%(44)
Divorced10.6%(154)
Women 15+
Never married25.1%(362)
Married64.3%(927)
Widowed3.7%(54)
Divorced6.9%(99)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

11.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2013
from 7.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
59.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
19.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
13.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
9.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
68.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
37.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)30.9%(110)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)12.9%(46)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era13.2%(47)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War45.5%(162)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 356 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reamstown, Pennsylvania?

Reamstown, Pennsylvania has about 3,468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reamstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Reamstown, Pennsylvania earns about $96,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reamstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Reamstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $321,400, and the typical rent is about $1,206 a month.

How educated are people in Reamstown, Pennsylvania?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Reamstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reamstown, Pennsylvania?

About 5.4% of people in Reamstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reamstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Reamstown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 921 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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