Population 6,759 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Linglestown
Household size in Linglestown
| Period | Linglestown | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Linglestown average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Harrisburg area as a whole, where it has 2.44 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.71, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Linglestown
| Period | Linglestown | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 39.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 40.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 40.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 40.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +0.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Linglestown is 43.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 43.5 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 Linglestown
| Period | Linglestown | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 10.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Linglestown: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Linglestown
Renters in Linglestown
| Period | Linglestown | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 30.3% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 31.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 32.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Linglestown is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Linglestown
| Period | Linglestown | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 8.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Linglestown: just 1.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Linglestown
| Period | Linglestown | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1969 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1970 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1971 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1974 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Linglestown leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Harrisburg area. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Linglestown
| Period | Linglestown | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $850 | $808 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $939 | $909 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,092 | $1,045 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,590 | $1,304 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$740 | +$496 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Linglestown pays $1,590 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Harrisburg area ($1,304). Rents are up $740 a month from 2006–10, an 87% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 20.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Linglestown
Bachelor's degrees in Linglestown
| Period | Linglestown | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4% | 28.6% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.3% | 29.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 32.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.6% | 35.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Linglestown than nationally: 39.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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 Linglestown
| Period | Linglestown | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 89.0% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 89.8% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 90.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 91.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Linglestown: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points, mirroring the country. Linglestown has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
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 Linglestown
| Period | Linglestown | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 6.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Linglestown has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Linglestown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linglestown | 2.61 | 43.9 | 7.3% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 1975 | $1,590 | 39.6% | 96.8% | 2.0% |
| Colonial Park | 2.62 | 38.4 | 17.2% | 51.6% | 7.3% | 1966 | $1,376 | 24.3% | 88.4% | 3.4% |
| Piketown | 2.10 | 50.4 | 4.6% | 8.5% | 3.4% | 1983 | $1,547 | 22.8% | 96.1% | 3.6% |
| Harrisburg area | 2.44 | 40.7 | 10.2% | 32.0% | 6.5% | 1974 | $1,304 | 35.9% | 91.8% | 4.2% |
| Progress | 2.45 | 38.3 | 14.9% | 48.2% | 4.4% | 1964 | $1,309 | 29.0% | 87.1% | 2.9% |
| Ritzie Village | 2.14 | 52.0 | 2.6% | 10.9% | 2.8% | 1978 | $1,095 | 40.5% | 96.2% | 0.2% |
| Penbrook | 2.38 | 32.5 | 21.0% | 43.2% | 6.6% | 1950 | $1,024 | 36.0% | 93.0% | 10.4% |
| Paxtang | 2.38 | 39.7 | 7.0% | 17.0% | 2.0% | 1938 | $1,091 | 38.4% | 92.5% | 6.6% |
| Hummelstown | 2.44 | 40.5 | 7.9% | 28.6% | 4.2% | 1986 | $1,474 | 59.4% | 97.3% | 2.9% |
| Grantville | 2.46 | 46.4 | 4.3% | 16.0% | 4.9% | 1987 | $1,177 | 25.4% | 94.8% | 4.4% |
| Bressler | 2.64 | 41.6 | 12.9% | 13.1% | 5.0% | 1961 | $1,201 | 23.0% | 87.9% | 3.8% |
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 Linglestown. 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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