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Sweden Valley

Pennsylvania · 166 residents · 1.029 sq mi
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Sweden Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has declined 12% since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $207,700. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
166
−12%since 2023
from 189 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
161 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 184 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.8
+15%since 2023
from 47.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
149172196219242201020202024Sweden Valley
2024166
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,813 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,005
+12%since 2023
from $36,586 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
+13%since 2023
from 0.454 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food10.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $166,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $959 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+50%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.2%(6)
Other5.8%(11)
Diversity Score20.9%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.4%(4)
Other4.8%(8)
Diversity Score17.1%(28)
Diversity Score
17
−18%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+15%since 2023
from 24.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
Female
44.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
Foreign born
6.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweden Valley, Pennsylvania?

Sweden Valley, Pennsylvania has about 166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sweden Valley, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sweden Valley, Pennsylvania earns about $52,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sweden Valley, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sweden Valley, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $207,700, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Sweden Valley, Pennsylvania?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sweden Valley, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sweden Valley, Pennsylvania?

About 21.1% of people in Sweden Valley, 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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