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Southmont

Pennsylvania · 2,045 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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Southmont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,219. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $116,500. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,045
−10%since 2000
from 2,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,944 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+8%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Southmont
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,219
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,926
+63%since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,219)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(65)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,821)
Black2.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3%(61)
Asian1.1%(22)
Other0.7%(14)
Diversity Score17.5%(358)
Diversity Score
18
+509%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+82%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southmont, Pennsylvania?

Southmont, Pennsylvania has about 2,045 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southmont, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Southmont, Pennsylvania earns about $59,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southmont, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Southmont, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $116,500, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in Southmont, Pennsylvania?

About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in Southmont, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southmont, Pennsylvania?

About 6.1% of people in Southmont, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southmont, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Southmont, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 397 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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