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CITY · 2010 ACS

Salunga

Pennsylvania · 2,695 residents · 1.799 sq mi
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Salunga is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,256. Population has declined 12% since 2011. Median home value is $206,900. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,695
−12%vs 2011
vs 3,077 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,498 / sq mi
−12%vs 2011
vs 1,710 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+4%vs 2011
vs 42.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,256
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $75,694 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,983
−4%vs 2011
vs $30,218 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.312 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $206,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $648 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−33.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.9% in 2011
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.1%
+11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+3%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic85%(2,616)
Black1.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(313)
Asian1.5%(45)
Other2.1%(65)
Diversity Score33.3%(1,023)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,453)
Black1.9%(50)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(105)
Asian1.6%(43)
Other4%(109)
Diversity Score25.8%(695)
Diversity Score
26
−22%vs 2011
vs 33 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 18.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.6% in 2011
Female
48.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.9%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salunga, Pennsylvania?

Salunga, Pennsylvania has about 2,695 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salunga, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Salunga, Pennsylvania earns about $73,256 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salunga, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Salunga, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $206,900, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Salunga, Pennsylvania?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Salunga, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salunga, Pennsylvania?

About 3.8% of people in Salunga, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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