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Salunga

Pennsylvania · 2,963 residents · 1.799 sq mi
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Salunga has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,542. Population has declined 6% since 2019. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $199,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,963
−6%since 2019
from 3,139 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
43.6
+9%since 2019
from 40.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20243K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.5%(163)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(184)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.7%(227)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.8%(172)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(120)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.6%(314)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(351)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.5%(369)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418%(534)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.6%(373)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.6%(135)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.7%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,542
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,395 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,494
−1%since 2019
from $31,945 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $221,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $754 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 79.0% in 2019
17.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+21%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,470)
Black5.2%(162)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(397)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other3.1%(96)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(2,559)
Black1.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(199)
Asian1.9%(57)
Other3%(90)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Uruguayan4.7%(161)
Puerto Rican4.6%(158)
Mexican1.8%(61)
Asian origin
Chinese1.1%(37)
Korean0.5%(16)
Vietnamese0.4%(15)
Ancestry
German27.9%(959)
Irish12.1%(416)
Polish11.4%(393)
Italian6.2%(212)
Portuguese4.5%(156)
American4.4%(152)
English4%(139)
Greek2.7%(94)
Croatian2%(70)
Ethiopian1.4%(47)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(43)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1%(33)
Swiss1%(33)
Swedish0.7%(23)
Egyptian0.6%(22)
Norwegian0.5%(18)
French0.5%(17)
Dutch0.4%(13)
Scottish0.3%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population · Largest South American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2019
from 40.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−3%since 2019
from 21.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 92.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
Female
49.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.4% in 2019
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married18%(221)
Married70.2%(863)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11.9%(146)
Women 15+
Never married14.4%(224)
Married52%(807)
Widowed29.5%(458)
Divorced4%(62)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salunga, Pennsylvania?

Salunga, Pennsylvania has about 2,963 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salunga, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Salunga, Pennsylvania earns about $63,542 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 $199,400, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Salunga, Pennsylvania?

About 48.8% 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 1.8% of people in Salunga, 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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