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Rheems

Pennsylvania · 2,426 residents · 1.427 sq mi
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Rheems is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,667. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,426
+56%since 2000
from 1,557 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,700 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 1,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8391K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rheems
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,667
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,170 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,053
+74%since 2000
from $19,530 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.3%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.223
−44%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,639
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+19%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,512)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,361)
Black2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(16)
Diversity Score6.6%(159)
Diversity Score
7
+51%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 85.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rheems, Pennsylvania?

Rheems, Pennsylvania has about 2,426 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rheems, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rheems, Pennsylvania earns about $96,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rheems, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rheems, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $265,400, and the typical rent is about $1,639 a month.

How educated are people in Rheems, Pennsylvania?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rheems, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rheems, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Rheems, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rheems, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Rheems, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,434 residents, a change of about 145 percent over that period.

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