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Riegelsville

Pennsylvania · 847 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Riegelsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $244,800. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
847
−2%since 2000
from 863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
841 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+24%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366387418449461990201020202024Riegelsville
2024860
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,481
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,723
+79%since 2000
from $24,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,160
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+4%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(851)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(799)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(24)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score10%(84)
Diversity Score
10
+331%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania?

Riegelsville, Pennsylvania has about 847 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania earns about $80,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riegelsville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $244,800, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.

How educated are people in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania?

About 36.3% of adults age 25 and over in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania?

About 3.9% of people in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riegelsville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Riegelsville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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