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Spry

Pennsylvania · 4,891 residents · 2.583 sq mi
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Spry is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,945. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $169,700. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
4,891
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,903 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,894 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+5%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Spry
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,945
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,240 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,507
+20%since 2000
from $24,564 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $720 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,670)
Black1.5%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(64)
Asian1.2%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(480)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(4,475)
Black2.5%(122)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(141)
Asian1.6%(80)
Other2.8%(139)
Diversity Score22.8%(1,115)
Diversity Score
23
+133%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+97%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spry, Pennsylvania?

Spry, Pennsylvania has about 4,891 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spry, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Spry, Pennsylvania earns about $59,945 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spry, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Spry, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $169,700, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Spry, Pennsylvania?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Spry, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spry, Pennsylvania?

About 6.7% of people in Spry, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spry, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Spry, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 620 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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