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Skelp

Pennsylvania · 171 residents · 0.852 sq mi
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Skelp is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has grown 18% since 2021. Median home value is $162,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

171
+18%vs 2021
vs 145 in 2021
2020 – 2024
201 / sq mi
+18%vs 2021
vs 170 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
43.7
−7%vs 2021
vs 47.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
12613815116317520202024Skelp
2024139
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $78,750 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$24,081
−9%vs 2021
vs $26,473 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
−24.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 67.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$162,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $159,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2022
$586
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $645 in 2021
US average: $1,124
90.7%
+19.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.7% in 2021
9.3% rent
2.2
+9%vs 2021
vs 2.0 in 2021
2020 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(165)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
1
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
12.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−1%vs 2021
vs 23.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
71.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
19.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.6% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
53.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
54.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.3% in 2021
53.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.7% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skelp, Pennsylvania?

Skelp, Pennsylvania has about 171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skelp, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Skelp, Pennsylvania earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skelp, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Skelp, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Skelp, Pennsylvania?

About 30.8% 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 2.2% of people in Skelp, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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