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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sunbury

Pennsylvania · 11,591 residents · 2.007 sq mi
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Sunbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,835. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,400. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,591
+9%vs 2000
vs 10,610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,775 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 5,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$17,835
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,893 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,677
−28%vs 2000
vs $13,350 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$298
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $381 in 2000
US average: $450
46.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.2% in 2000
53.9% rent
2.0
−17%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(10,014)
Black1.1%(122)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(328)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(1,166)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(11,399)
Black0.5%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(140)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other1%(111)
Diversity Score6.9%(805)
7
−37%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunbury, Pennsylvania?

Sunbury, Pennsylvania has about 11,591 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sunbury, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sunbury, Pennsylvania earns about $17,835 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunbury, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sunbury, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $36,400, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Sunbury, Pennsylvania?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sunbury, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunbury, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% of people in Sunbury, 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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