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Silkworth

Pennsylvania · 745 residents · 3.36 sq mi
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Silkworth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,500. Population has grown 32% since 2023. Median home value is $207,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
+32%since 2023
from 564 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
222 / sq mi
+32%since 2023
from 168 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
−23%since 2023
from 58.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4485937388821K201020202024Silkworth
2024745
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,273 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,248
+6%since 2023
from $36,199 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.442 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $221,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−5%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(562)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(608)
Black5.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(62)
Diversity Score40.2%(300)
Diversity Score
40
+4456%since 2023
from 1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
−21%since 2023
from 36.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+19.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
Female
63.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silkworth, Pennsylvania?

Silkworth, Pennsylvania has about 745 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silkworth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Silkworth, Pennsylvania earns about $66,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silkworth, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Silkworth, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $207,600, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Silkworth, Pennsylvania?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Silkworth, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silkworth, Pennsylvania?

About 7.0% of people in Silkworth, 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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