CensusEasy
MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Sunbury Micro

Sunbury, PA · 2 counties · 109,783 residents · 588.009 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Sunbury has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,753. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109,783
−3%since 2000
from 112,792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
187 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+9%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
108K110K112K113K115K1990201020202024Sunbury
2024109K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,031
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,407 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,694
+69%since 2000
from $16,944 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,753
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,476 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sunbury on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(97,794)
Black2.5%(2,712)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(4,638)
Asian1%(1,112)
Other1.7%(1,909)
Diversity Score22.5%(24,657)
Segregation Score37.6%(41,287)
Diversity Score
22
+219%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

SunburyCENTRAL9,495
What's inside

2 component counties

Northumberland CountyCENTRAL89,920Montour County17,868
Drill deeper

Metros similar to Sunbury

Albertville
Pop 103,537
Lima
Pop 100,881
Decatur
Pop 99,300
Bay City
Pop 102,123
Places similar to Sunbury
Head to head

Compare Sunbury side by side

SUNBURY VS
Albertville
Income$62,571+23%
Home value$201,500+54%
Population103,537−4%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SUNBURY VS
Lima
Income$64,038+25%
Home value$165,300+26%
Population100,881−6%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SUNBURY VS
Decatur
Income$62,666+23%
Home value$127,300−3%
Population99,300−8%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SUNBURY VS
Bay City
Income$61,763+21%
Home value$152,200+16%
Population102,123−5%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunbury, PA?

Sunbury, PA has about 109,783 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunbury, PA?

The typical household in Sunbury, PA earns about $51,031 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 $130,753, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Sunbury, PA?

About 20.4% 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 12.6% 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 4,723 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Metro rankings
Largest US metrosHighest income metrosFastest growing metros
Compare
Compare Sunbury with another metro

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

How we source and harmonize this data →