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CITY · 2020 ACS

Shartlesville

Pennsylvania · 404 residents · 0.891 sq mi
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Shartlesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,458. Population has declined 14% since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $171,300. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
404
−14%since 2019
from 469 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
453 / sq mi
−14%since 2019
from 526 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+11%since 2019
from 44.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
321393466539611201020202024Shartlesville
2024387
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,458
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,905 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,148
+20%since 2019
from $26,700 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $164,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $850 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 73.3% in 2019
36.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−4%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(421)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(9)
Diversity Score23.4%(110)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(365)
Black1.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.7%(7)
Diversity Score17.4%(70)
Diversity Score
17
−26%since 2019
from 23 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 15.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+8%since 2019
from 31.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Female
63.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Foreign born
10.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania?

Shartlesville, Pennsylvania has about 404 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania earns about $56,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shartlesville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shartlesville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $171,300, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania?

About 0.6% of people in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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