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 Franklin, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,850

Median Agei

50.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.3%2,801

Two or More

1.2%34

Other

0.4%11

Hispanic/Latino

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%79

High School Diploma

33.9%762

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%186

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%347

Associate's Degree

10.3%232

Bachelor's Degree

13%292

Master's Degree

7.6%171

Professional Degree

0.7%15

Doctorate

0.4%9

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

21.6%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$251,100

Median Renti

$1,097

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.3%1,025

Renter-Occupied

16.7%205

Total Units

1,339

Homeownership

83.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

21.2%217

$50K–$100K

1.2%12

$100K–$150K

3.4%35

$150K–$200K

10.8%111

$200K–$300K

23.9%245

$300K–$500K

35.5%364

$500K–$1M

3.5%36

$1M+

0.5%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%5

2010–2019

1.8%24

2000–2009

10.4%139

1990–1999

18.6%249

1980–1989

17.7%237

1970–1979

28%375

1960–1969

5.7%76

1950–1959

5.8%77

1940–1949

1.7%23

1939 or earlier

10%134

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

41.9%515

Electricity

39%480

Fuel Oil

12.1%149

Bottled/LP Gas

4.5%55

Wood

2.1%26

Coal

0.4%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,318

Mean Household Incomei

$109,946

Per Capita Incomei

$48,056

Poverty Ratei

0.9%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

1,442

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.3%16

$10K–$15K

0.4%5

$15K–$20K

2%24

$20K–$25K

2.5%31

$25K–$30K

0.7%8

$30K–$35K

2.5%31

$35K–$40K

3%37

$40K–$45K

4.6%57

$45K–$50K

4.8%59

$50K–$60K

5.9%73

$60K–$75K

14.6%180

$75K–$100K

9.6%118

$100K–$125K

15.7%193

$125K–$150K

10.7%131

$150K–$200K

12.3%151

$200K+

9.4%116

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

200.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,401

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,417

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

191(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured