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Strasburg

Pennsylvania · 3,117 residents · 0.957 sq mi
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Strasburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,764. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,117
+11%since 2000
from 2,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,257 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Strasburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,764
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,752
+40%since 2000
from $23,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+29%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,730)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(129)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(2,737)
Black1.4%(43)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(173)
Asian1.4%(45)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score20.6%(643)
Diversity Score
21
+347%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strasburg, Pennsylvania?

Strasburg, Pennsylvania has about 3,117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Strasburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Strasburg, Pennsylvania earns about $69,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Strasburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Strasburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $230,000, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Strasburg, Pennsylvania?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Strasburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Strasburg, Pennsylvania?

About 10.5% of people in Strasburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Strasburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Strasburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 397 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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