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South Philipsburg

Pennsylvania · 387 residents · 0.262 sq mi
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South Philipsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,188. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
387
−12%since 2000
from 438 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,477 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+20%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3044004975936891990201020202024South Philipsburg
2024397
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,188
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,346
+72%since 2000
from $15,853 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2010
from 29.5% in 2010
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
15.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(369)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(23)
Diversity Score
6
+922%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2010
from 66.9% in 2010
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2010
from 2.7% in 2010
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−22.3 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.1%
+36.1 ptssince 2010
from 20.1% in 2010
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2010
from 46.4% in 2010
Female
54.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2010
from 53.6% in 2010
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania?

South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania has about 387 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $49,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in South Philipsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 18.2% 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 9.9% 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 62 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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