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Rheems

Pennsylvania · 2,253 residents · 1.427 sq mi
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Rheems has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,449. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value is $176,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,253
+45%since 2000
from 1,557 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,579 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 1,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+12%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8391K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rheems
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,449
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,170 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,891
+53%since 2000
from $19,530 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,356
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,039)
Black1.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(116)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.7%(375)
Diversity Score
17
+285%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
41.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rheems, Pennsylvania?

Rheems, Pennsylvania has about 2,253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rheems, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rheems, Pennsylvania earns about $67,449 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 $176,200, and the typical rent is about $1,356 a month.

How educated are people in Rheems, Pennsylvania?

About 23.9% 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 3.3% 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 1,261 residents, a change of about 127 percent over that period.

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

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