Population 5,638 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Schlusser
Household size in Schlusser
| Period | Schlusser | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Schlusser is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. That is in line with the rest of the Harrisburg area. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southwest.
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 Schlusser
| Period | Schlusser | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 39.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 40.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 40.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 40.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +0.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.7, Schlusser is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.1, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Schlusser
| Period | Schlusser | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 10.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in Schlusser, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Schlusser
Renters in Schlusser
| Period | Schlusser | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 30.3% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 31.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 32.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Schlusser is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Schlusser
| Period | Schlusser | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 8.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Schlusser is close to the national rate: 8.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Harrisburg area overall (6.5%). Vacancy has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Schlusser
| Period | Schlusser | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1969 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1970 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1971 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1974 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Schlusser was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Harrisburg area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1974. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Schlusser
| Period | Schlusser | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $723 | $808 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $955 | $909 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,007 | $1,045 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,168 | $1,304 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$446 | +$496 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Schlusser costs $1,168 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $446 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 32.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Schlusser
Bachelor's degrees in Schlusser
| Period | Schlusser | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 28.6% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 29.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 32.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 35.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Schlusser than nationally: 31.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 Schlusser
| Period | Schlusser | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 89.0% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 89.8% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 90.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 91.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Schlusser: 95.5% 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 7.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Schlusser
| Period | Schlusser | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.8% | 6.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Schlusser has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Schlusser 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schlusser | 2.40 | 44.7 | 7.3% | 17.0% | 8.5% | 1981 | $1,168 | 31.1% | 95.5% | 2.5% |
| Middlesex | 2.37 | 49.0 | 21.1% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 1982 | $944 | 28.3% | 87.9% | 2.8% |
| Carlisle | 2.32 | 43.4 | 9.3% | 33.5% | 6.5% | 1973 | $1,249 | 33.7% | 93.3% | 3.8% |
| Carlisle Springs | 2.25 | 54.4 | 13.8% | 17.7% | 1.7% | 1972 | $1,053 | 22.9% | 90.6% | 1.5% |
| Caprivi | 2.62 | 45.7 | 7.5% | 18.6% | 6.4% | 1977 | $815 | 19.1% | 91.0% | 12.6% |
| New Kingstown | 2.20 | 51.8 | 1.7% | 16.8% | 6.0% | 1997 | $1,222 | 41.7% | 96.4% | 1.6% |
| Shermans Dale | 2.27 | 45.9 | 19.9% | 18.9% | 2.5% | 1986 | $904 | 20.9% | 90.0% | 2.7% |
| Plainfield | 2.52 | 48.9 | 5.3% | 19.3% | 4.7% | 1973 | $1,104 | 23.2% | 91.2% | 1.8% |
| Boiling Springs | 2.83 | 41.3 | 12.1% | 15.4% | 2.4% | 1986 | $1,277 | 49.7% | 98.4% | 3.3% |
| Wolfs Crossroads | 2.61 | 47.3 | 4.3% | 20.4% | 4.7% | 1973 | $1,081 | 24.3% | 90.7% | 1.7% |
| Mount Holly Springs | 2.77 | 37.9 | 10.5% | 26.0% | 4.0% | 1969 | $864 | 32.0% | 92.8% | 2.4% |
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 Schlusser. 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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