Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

South Park, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,706

Median Agei

42.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.7%12,156

Asian

6.7%920

Two or More

2.6%358

Black

1%143

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%115

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%13

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%286

High School Diploma

23.9%2,437

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%530

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%1,103

Associate's Degree

11.8%1,204

Bachelor's Degree

28.8%2,933

Master's Degree

10.2%1,039

Professional Degree

1.2%120

Doctorate

0.8%82

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

41%

Graduate+

12.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$248,000

Median Renti

$1,438

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.4%4,588

Renter-Occupied

19.6%1,117

Total Units

6,015

Homeownership

80.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%197

$50K–$100K

3.7%168

$100K–$150K

11.3%519

$150K–$200K

14.3%658

$200K–$300K

35.8%1,641

$300K–$500K

26.3%1,206

$500K–$1M

3.4%157

$1M+

0.9%42

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

125

$1,000–$1,250

164

$1,250–$1,500

265

$1,500–$2,000

421

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%198

2010–2019

5.5%333

2000–2009

4.6%276

1990–1999

9.1%548

1980–1989

10.7%643

1970–1979

33.2%1,999

1960–1969

10.5%631

1950–1959

11%663

1940–1949

2.7%160

1939 or earlier

9.4%564

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.7%4,776

Electricity

13.2%752

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%87

No Fuel

1.2%66

Fuel Oil

0.3%16

Other

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,102

Mean Household Incomei

$118,620

Per Capita Incomei

$49,766

Poverty Ratei

3.8%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

7,350

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1%57

$10K–$15K

1.4%81

$15K–$20K

1.8%104

$20K–$25K

1.5%88

$25K–$30K

3.1%179

$30K–$35K

5.5%311

$35K–$40K

1.6%92

$40K–$45K

2%115

$45K–$50K

2.5%140

$50K–$60K

8.2%467

$60K–$75K

9.7%551

$75K–$100K

10.6%604

$100K–$125K

14.5%825

$125K–$150K

10.4%596

$150K–$200K

12.7%726

$200K+

13.5%769

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

132

Residentsi

314

Avg. Tenant Renti

$278/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers32 homes95% occupied$445/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8100 homes90% occupied$225/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $101,102/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

89.6%

Very low income$30K–$51K/yr

8.7%

Who Receives This Housing

91.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

36.7% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

9.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9036.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

China

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,984

Avg. Commutei

28.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,113

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

593(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.5%Insured

1.5%Uninsured

South Park, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026