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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Heights

Pennsylvania · 542 residents · 0.327 sq mi
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South Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,023. Population has fallen 15% since 1990, a loss of 96 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

542
−15%since 1990
from 638 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,657 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 1,951 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+3%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3033944865776691990201020202024South Heights
2024408
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,023
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,107 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,440
+30%since 1990
from $12,685 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
80.8%
−14.5 ptssince 1990
from 95.2% in 1990
19.2% rent
1.9
+2%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(638)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.7%(56)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(534)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score3.2%(17)
3
−63%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−28%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Heights, Pennsylvania?

South Heights, Pennsylvania has about 542 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in South Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $31,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $59,800, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in South Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 9.6% of people in South Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South Heights, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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