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Silkworth

Pennsylvania · 820 residents · 3.36 sq mi
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Silkworth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,216. Population has declined 6% since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,800. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
820
−6%vs 2011
vs 870 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
244 / sq mi
−6%vs 2011
vs 259 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
−3%vs 2011
vs 44.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4485937388821K201020202024Silkworth
2024745
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,216
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,197 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,227
−3%vs 2011
vs $18,854 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.396 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $113,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $933 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−30.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.5% in 2011
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+8%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(870)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(798)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(32)
Diversity Score
4
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+11%vs 2011
vs 28.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.3%
+10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.8% in 2011
Female
50.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.9%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silkworth, Pennsylvania?

Silkworth, Pennsylvania has about 820 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silkworth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Silkworth, Pennsylvania earns about $41,216 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 $111,800, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Silkworth, Pennsylvania?

About 11.4% 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 28.9% of people in Silkworth, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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