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Schlusser

Pennsylvania · 5,402 residents · 3.443 sq mi
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Schlusser is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,402
+14%since 2000
from 4,750 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,569 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+13%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Schlusser
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,234
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,299 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,816
+107%since 2000
from $22,084 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
+15%since 2010
from 0.311 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(4,343)
Black3.3%(158)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(79)
Asian2.1%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(815)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(4,594)
Black2.1%(114)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(383)
Asian1.1%(62)
Other4.6%(249)
Diversity Score33.6%(1,817)
Diversity Score
34
+96%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 80.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schlusser, Pennsylvania?

Schlusser, Pennsylvania has about 5,402 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schlusser, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Schlusser, Pennsylvania earns about $92,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schlusser, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Schlusser, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $241,000, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Schlusser, Pennsylvania?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in Schlusser, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schlusser, Pennsylvania?

About 7.8% of people in Schlusser, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schlusser, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Schlusser, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 674 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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