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Slippery Rock University

Pennsylvania · 1,898 residents · 0.551 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 1,263 residents. 100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
100% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,898
+199%vs 2011
vs 635 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,445 / sq mi
+199%vs 2011
vs 1,152 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
19.7
+1%vs 2011
vs 19.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4131K2K2K3K201020202024Slippery Rock University
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$4,717
+16%vs 2011
vs $4,072 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information49%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−100.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(593)
Black6.1%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score15.5%(99)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,685)
Black6.6%(126)
Hispanic / Latino2%(38)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.4%(426)
Diversity Score
22
+45%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
100.0%
+42.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+71%vs 2011
vs 17.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
42.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
44.2%
+41.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
−42.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.9%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.5%
+9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.2%
+14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
+11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
Female
57.6%
−11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.0% in 2011
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania?

Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania has about 1,898 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania?

About 100.0% 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 0.0% of people in Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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