Population 6,580 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Frackville
Household size in Frackville
| Period | Frackville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Frackville are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Frackville
| Period | Frackville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Frackville is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 45.8, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Frackville
| Period | Frackville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Frackville: 16.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 42 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Frackville
Renters in Frackville
| Period | Frackville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Frackville is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (53.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Frackville
| Period | Frackville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Frackville than nationally: 12.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Frackville
| Period | Frackville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Frackville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1946, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing. Only 21 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Frackville
| Period | Frackville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $631 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $662 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $783 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $827 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$196 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Frackville runs $827 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $196 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only 43 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Frackville
Bachelor's degrees in Frackville
| Period | Frackville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Frackville: 15.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Frackville
| Period | Frackville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Frackville have finished high school as nationally: 89.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Pennsylvania overall (91.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Frackville
| Period | Frackville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Frackville than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Frackville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frackville | 2.40 | 42.6 | 16.0% | 22.8% | 12.2% | 1946 | $827 | 15.6% | 89.2% | 4.0% |
| Mahanoy Plane | 2.48 | 42.0 | 6.1% | 17.7% | 32.8% | 1938 | $430 | 8.9% | 85.4% | 1.5% |
| Gilberton | 2.48 | 42.0 | 6.1% | 17.7% | 32.8% | 1938 | $430 | 8.9% | 85.4% | 1.5% |
| Lost Creek | 2.62 | 57.3 | 7.4% | 0.0% | 11.1% | 1938 | $970 | 1.0% | 90.0% | 0.0% |
| Shenandoah | 2.51 | 39.0 | 17.3% | 25.8% | 27.8% | 1940 | $1,022 | 13.9% | 83.7% | 9.0% |
| Girardville | 1.99 | 50.7 | 8.0% | 19.0% | 25.5% | 1942 | $714 | 8.8% | 87.5% | 5.4% |
| Mahanoy City | 2.48 | 38.5 | 16.7% | 35.9% | 27.3% | 1942 | $748 | 6.0% | 82.7% | 11.2% |
| Raven Run | 2.33 | 49.4 | 9.3% | 9.1% | 19.7% | 1975 | $632 | 25.6% | 96.2% | 4.2% |
| New Boston | 2.17 | 51.1 | 8.8% | 5.7% | 16.8% | 1953 | $586 | 21.6% | 95.1% | 10.4% |
| St. Clair | 2.14 | 43.7 | 16.5% | 25.2% | 20.8% | 1939 | $1,158 | 16.7% | 95.2% | 2.5% |
| Fountain Springs | 2.57 | 47.4 | 10.5% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 1962 | $803 | 26.7% | 95.1% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Frackville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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