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.

Pen Argyl, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,495

Median Agei

41.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.8%3,175

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%118

Two or More

2.9%100

Black

2.7%93

Other

0.3%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%83

High School Diploma

31.5%807

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%120

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%297

Associate's Degree

12.6%322

Bachelor's Degree

12.8%328

Master's Degree

9.7%249

Professional Degree

0.2%6

Doctorate

0.3%8

HS or Higher

86.8%

BA or Higher

23.1%

Graduate+

10.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$188,800

Median Renti

$1,233

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.5%1,023

Renter-Occupied

26.5%368

Total Units

1,566

Homeownership

73.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.4%137

$50K–$100K

3.3%34

$100K–$150K

13.1%134

$150K–$200K

25%256

$200K–$300K

24.2%248

$300K–$500K

11.5%118

$500K–$1M

9.4%96

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%11

2010–2019

0.7%11

2000–2009

4.7%73

1990–1999

4.6%72

1980–1989

3.2%50

1970–1979

1.8%28

1960–1969

3.2%50

1950–1959

9.3%146

1940–1949

3.4%54

1939 or earlier

68.4%1,071

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

39.8%553

Fuel Oil

39.2%545

Electricity

15.1%210

Bottled/LP Gas

3.3%46

Wood

2.7%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,096

Mean Household Incomei

$93,458

Per Capita Incomei

$37,680

Poverty Ratei

15.6%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

1,866

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

$620/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers45 homes61% occupied$620/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $76,096/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

66%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

13%

Low income$38K–$61K/yr

21%

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14% of subsidized households are minority

40% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

243(8.6% of civilian adults)