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Sunbury Micro

Sunbury, PA · 2 counties · 112,795 residents · 588.009 sq mi
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Sunbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,499. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,662. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112,795
Unchangedsince 2000
from 112,792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+7%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
108K110K112K113K115K1990201020202024Sunbury
2024109K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,499
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,407 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,540
+27%since 2000
from $16,944 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,662
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,476 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(108,866)
Black1.4%(1,579)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,208)
Asian0.4%(438)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(7,950)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(106,372)
Black1.8%(2,051)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2,577)
Asian0.6%(648)
Other0.9%(961)
Diversity Score13.3%(15,049)
Diversity Score
13
+89%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

SunburyCENTRAL9,495
What's inside

2 component counties

Northumberland CountyCENTRAL89,920Montour County17,868
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunbury, PA?

Sunbury, PA has about 112,795 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunbury, PA?

The typical household in Sunbury, PA earns about $39,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunbury, PA expensive?

In Sunbury, PA, the median home is worth about $101,662, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Sunbury, PA?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sunbury, PA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunbury, PA?

About 14.3% of people in Sunbury, PA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunbury, PA grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunbury, PA has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,711 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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