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Sligo

Pennsylvania · 666 residents (2025 est.) · 1.407 sq mi
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Sligo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,600. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
731
Unchangedsince 2000
from 728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
520 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+29%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:666 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4635486337188031990201020202024Sligo
2024731
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,679
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,610
+122%since 2000
from $13,807 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+28%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(709)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(667)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(63)
Diversity Score20%(146)
Diversity Score
20
+625%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+106%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 60.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sligo, Pennsylvania?

Sligo, Pennsylvania has about 731 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sligo, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sligo, Pennsylvania earns about $52,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sligo, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sligo, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $106,600, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Sligo, Pennsylvania?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sligo, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sligo, Pennsylvania?

About 20.5% of people in Sligo, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sligo, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sligo, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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