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Sinking Spring

Pennsylvania · 4,286 residents · 1.241 sq mi
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Sinking Spring has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,732. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,286
+62%since 2000
from 2,639 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,454 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 2,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
−4%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Sinking Spring
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,732
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,078 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,729
+42%since 2000
from $23,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,488)
Black1.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(72)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(296)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(2,893)
Black6.6%(284)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(748)
Asian3.9%(167)
Other1%(41)
Diversity Score58.8%(2,522)
Diversity Score
59
+425%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania?

Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania has about 4,286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania earns about $59,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $206,100, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.

How educated are people in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania?

About 17.7% of people in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,819 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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