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Sligo

Pennsylvania · 681 residents · 1.407 sq mi
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Sligo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,800. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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

Total population
681
−6%since 2000
from 728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
484 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+6%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4635486337188031990201020202024Sligo
2024731
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,476
+56%since 2000
from $13,807 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+44%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(653)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other8%(54)
Diversity Score19.8%(135)
Diversity Score
20
+619%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sligo, Pennsylvania?

Sligo, Pennsylvania has about 681 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sligo, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sligo, Pennsylvania earns about $35,000 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Sligo, Pennsylvania?

About 14.7% 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 23.8% of people in Sligo, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sligo, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sligo, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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