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South Temple

Pennsylvania · 1,882 residents · 0.334 sq mi
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South Temple has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,753. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $203,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,882
+3%since 2023
from 1,821 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Population density
5,635 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 5,452 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
−6%since 2023
from 43.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K200920202024South Temple
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,753
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,333 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,299
+5%since 2023
from $31,732 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.297 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $181,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,739
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,435 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
−75.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(830)
Black4.5%(82)
Hispanic / Latino40.5%(737)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(172)
Diversity Score77.2%(1,406)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(808)
Black4.7%(88)
Hispanic / Latino41.2%(775)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(211)
Diversity Score78.9%(1,485)
Diversity Score
79
+2%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
+119%since 2023
from 17.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
Female
56.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
Foreign born
9.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Temple, Pennsylvania?

South Temple, Pennsylvania has about 1,882 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Temple, Pennsylvania earns about $85,753 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Temple, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Temple, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $203,400, and the typical rent is about $1,739 a month.

How educated are people in South Temple, Pennsylvania?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Temple, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Temple, Pennsylvania?

About 11.0% of people in South Temple, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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