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Village Shires

Pennsylvania · 3,503 residents · 1.216 sq mi
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Village Shires is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,188. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 634 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $515,100. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,503
−15%since 2000
from 4,137 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,881 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 3,402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+22%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Village Shires
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,188
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,424 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,473
+85%since 2000
from $32,198 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−12%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$515,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,962
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,479 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+18%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(4,001)
Black0.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1%(40)
Asian0.9%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(258)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(3,161)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(101)
Asian3%(104)
Other3.5%(123)
Diversity Score22.8%(800)
Diversity Score
23
+267%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 81.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Village Shires, Pennsylvania?

Village Shires, Pennsylvania has about 3,503 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Village Shires, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Village Shires, Pennsylvania earns about $132,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Village Shires, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Village Shires, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $515,100, and the typical rent is about $1,962 a month.

How educated are people in Village Shires, Pennsylvania?

About 55.0% of adults age 25 and over in Village Shires, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Village Shires, Pennsylvania?

About 1.1% of people in Village Shires, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Village Shires, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Village Shires, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 861 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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