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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rheems

Pennsylvania · 992 residents · 1.427 sq mi
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Rheems is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,523. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 565 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $78,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

992
−36%vs 2000
vs 1,557 in 2000
1990 – 2024
695 / sq mi
−36%vs 2000
vs 1,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.6
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8391K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rheems
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,523
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,170 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,793
−24%vs 2000
vs $19,530 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.0%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$78,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $127,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$418
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $579 in 2000
US average: $450
81.7%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.4% in 2000
18.3% rent
2.0
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(972)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(20)
Diversity Score11.3%(113)
11
+162%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.9%
−20.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.5%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rheems, Pennsylvania?

Rheems, Pennsylvania has about 992 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rheems, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rheems, Pennsylvania earns about $38,523 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 $78,600, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Rheems, Pennsylvania?

About 1.9% 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 6.0% of people in Rheems, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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