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South Philipsburg

Pennsylvania · 410 residents · 0.262 sq mi
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South Philipsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,929. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
410
−6%since 2000
from 438 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,565 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+12%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3044004975936891990201020202024South Philipsburg
2024397
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,929
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,359
+35%since 2000
from $15,853 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−44.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.8%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−24%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(435)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(12)
Diversity Score
3
+426%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.9%
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.2%
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
Female
53.6%
Foreign born
0.0%
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania?

South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania has about 410 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $58,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 5.2% of people in South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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