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South Heights

Pennsylvania · 475 residents · 0.327 sq mi
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South Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,214. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,200. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
−12%since 2000
from 542 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,453 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,657 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+19%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3033944865776691990201020202024South Heights
2024408
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,214
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,023 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,321
+18%since 2000
from $16,440 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food8.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(534)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(455)
Black1.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score9.5%(45)
Diversity Score
10
+197%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Heights, Pennsylvania?

South Heights, Pennsylvania has about 475 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $43,214 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 $95,200, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in South Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 20.0% 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 14.1% 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 163 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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