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Silkworth

Pennsylvania · 784 residents · 3.36 sq mi
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Silkworth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,273. Population has declined 9% since 2019. Median home value is $187,000. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
784
−9%since 2019
from 865 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
233 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 257 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
−2%since 2019
from 46.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4485937388821K201020202024Silkworth
2024745
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,273
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,531 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,321
+22%since 2019
from $32,313 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $195,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 92.4% in 2019
13.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+15%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(862)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(726)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(26)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(80)
Diversity Score
10
+1077%since 2019
from 1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 41.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+11%since 2019
from 25.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 84.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 40.9% in 2019
Female
60.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silkworth, Pennsylvania?

Silkworth, Pennsylvania has about 784 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silkworth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Silkworth, Pennsylvania earns about $62,273 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 $187,000.

How educated are people in Silkworth, Pennsylvania?

About 32.6% 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 2.6% of people in Silkworth, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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