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Skelp

Pennsylvania · 139 residents · 0.852 sq mi
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Skelp is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
+7%since 2023
from 130 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
163 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 153 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+18%since 2023
from 37.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
12613815116317520202024Skelp
2024139
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,906
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,179 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,339
+14%since 2023
from $31,123 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−9%since 2023
from 0.417 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(10)
Diversity Score17.8%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(9)
Diversity Score15.1%(21)
Diversity Score
15
−15%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−4%since 2023
from 20.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 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
18.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Female
46.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skelp, Pennsylvania?

Skelp, Pennsylvania has about 139 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skelp, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Skelp, Pennsylvania earns about $93,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Skelp, Pennsylvania?

About 46.2% of adults age 25 and over in Skelp, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skelp, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% of people in Skelp, 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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