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Slatington

Pennsylvania · 4,232 residents · 1.321 sq mi
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Slatington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,083. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,232
−5%since 2000
from 4,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,204 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Slatington
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,083
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,113
+37%since 2000
from $16,189 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+50%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,223)
Black1.2%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2%(90)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(399)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(3,857)
Black1.3%(55)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(221)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other0.2%(10)
Diversity Score17.4%(735)
Diversity Score
17
+93%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slatington, Pennsylvania?

Slatington, Pennsylvania has about 4,232 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Slatington, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Slatington, Pennsylvania earns about $41,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Slatington, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Slatington, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $141,700, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Slatington, Pennsylvania?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Slatington, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Slatington, Pennsylvania?

About 15.9% of people in Slatington, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Slatington, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Slatington, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 446 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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