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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Trappe

Pennsylvania · 3,210 residents · 2.061 sq mi
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Trappe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $145,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,210
+52%since 1990
from 2,115 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,557 / sq mi
+52%since 1990
from 1,026 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+6%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Trappe
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,052 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,281
+54%since 1990
from $20,351 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$145,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $133,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$760
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $637 in 1990
US average: $602
81.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
18.6% rent
2.2
−27%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,088)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.7%(14)
Diversity Score4.5%(96)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,991)
Black2.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(38)
Asian1.4%(44)
Diversity Score12.2%(391)
12
+169%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.6%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 31.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 86.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−9%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trappe, Pennsylvania?

Trappe, Pennsylvania has about 3,210 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Trappe, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Trappe, Pennsylvania earns about $67,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trappe, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Trappe, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $145,800, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Trappe, Pennsylvania?

About 42.6% of adults age 25 and over in Trappe, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trappe, Pennsylvania?

About 0.8% of people in Trappe, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trappe, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Trappe, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,095 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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