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Slippery Rock University

Pennsylvania · 2,853 residents · 0.551 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 19.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,853
+5%since 2023
from 2,724 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,178 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 4,944 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
19.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 19.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4131K2K2K3K201020202024Slippery Rock University
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$5,866
−3%since 2023
from $6,049 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+30%since 2023
from 0.346 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
+32.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,492)
Black1.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(113)
Diversity Score20%(546)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(2,634)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(78)
Asian0%(1)
Other4.3%(123)
Diversity Score18.1%(517)
Diversity Score
18
−10%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+3%since 2023
from 14.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
37.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
Female
67.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania?

Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania has about 2,853 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania?

About 100.0% of people in Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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