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.

La Plume, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

454

Median Agei

42.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.1%427

Two or More

5.9%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%17

High School Diploma

37.8%129

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%23

Some College (1+ yr)

17%58

Associate's Degree

6.7%23

Bachelor's Degree

7.6%26

Master's Degree

6.5%22

Professional Degree

0.6%2

Doctorate

3.5%12

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

18.2%

Graduate+

10.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,500

Median Renti

$1,029

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.9%161

Renter-Occupied

25.1%54

Total Units

227

Homeownership

74.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

34.2%55

$50K–$100K

1.2%2

$100K–$150K

13.7%22

$150K–$200K

5%8

$200K–$300K

11.2%18

$300K–$500K

18.6%30

$500K–$1M

8.7%14

$1M+

7.5%12

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

5.3%12

2000–2009

4%9

1990–1999

7%16

1980–1989

18.5%42

1970–1979

19.4%44

1960–1969

4%9

1950–1959

3.5%8

1940–1949

14.1%32

1939 or earlier

24.2%55

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

32.6%70

Utility Gas

25.6%55

Bottled/LP Gas

25.1%54

Electricity

13.5%29

Coal

3.3%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,932

Mean Household Incomei

$72,863

Per Capita Incomei

$33,054

Poverty Ratei

33.7%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

206

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.9%32

$10K–$15K

8.4%18

$15K–$20K

6.5%14

$20K–$25K

5.1%11

$25K–$30K

10.2%22

$30K–$35K

0.9%2

$35K–$40K

6%13

$40K–$45K

4.7%10

$50K–$60K

3.3%7

$60K–$75K

8.8%19

$75K–$100K

12.1%26

$100K–$125K

6.5%14

$125K–$150K

0.9%2

$150K–$200K

4.2%9

$200K+

7.4%16

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.4%

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

194

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

194

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

41(11.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.9%Insured

12.1%Uninsured