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.

Tinicum, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,980

Median Agei

46.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.2%3,670

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%185

Asian

1.9%76

Two or More

1.2%49

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%195

High School Diploma

44.4%1,377

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%300

Some College (1+ yr)

7.6%237

Associate's Degree

4.2%129

Bachelor's Degree

12%371

Master's Degree

3.9%121

Doctorate

1.9%58

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

17.7%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$207,400

Median Renti

$1,351

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.7%1,170

Renter-Occupied

34.3%611

Total Units

1,917

Homeownership

65.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%81

$50K–$100K

3.2%37

$100K–$150K

8.2%96

$150K–$200K

27.7%324

$200K–$300K

41.7%488

$300K–$500K

11.1%130

$500K–$1M

1.2%14

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

126

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

225

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.9%17

2000–2009

1%20

1990–1999

3%57

1980–1989

11.4%219

1970–1979

6.8%130

1960–1969

10.8%207

1950–1959

36.6%701

1940–1949

12.1%232

1939 or earlier

17.4%334

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.8%1,101

Electricity

18.8%335

Fuel Oil

16.8%299

Other

1.3%24

No Fuel

0.7%12

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,451

Mean Household Incomei

$73,958

Per Capita Incomei

$33,898

Poverty Ratei

19.3%

Unemploymenti

13%

Labor Forcei

2,199

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%96

$10K–$15K

7.7%137

$15K–$20K

3.8%67

$20K–$25K

2%35

$25K–$30K

2.1%38

$30K–$35K

2.6%46

$35K–$40K

11.8%210

$40K–$45K

5.8%104

$45K–$50K

2%36

$50K–$60K

12.5%222

$60K–$75K

7.6%136

$75K–$100K

10.1%179

$100K–$125K

8.4%150

$125K–$150K

7.2%129

$150K–$200K

6%106

$200K+

5.1%90

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$508/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers24 homes79% occupied$508/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,451/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

82%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

18%

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23% 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

902.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,823

Avg. Commutei

22.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,913

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

217(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured