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Schlusser

Pennsylvania · 6,806 residents · 3.443 sq mi
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Schlusser is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,090. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $165,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
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
6,806
+43%since 2000
from 4,750 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,977 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 1,380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+7%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Schlusser
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,090
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,299 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,334
+74%since 2000
from $22,084 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$165,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(5,619)
Black5.6%(383)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(265)
Asian2.9%(196)
Other2.2%(150)
Diversity Score34%(2,312)
Diversity Score
34
+98%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+88%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
7.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schlusser, Pennsylvania?

Schlusser, Pennsylvania has about 6,806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schlusser, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Schlusser, Pennsylvania earns about $81,090 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 $165,900, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Schlusser, Pennsylvania?

About 36.3% 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 6.2% 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 2,078 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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