Population 14,173 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Spring Grove
Household size in Spring Grove
| Period | Spring Grove | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, Spring Grove sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Pennsylvania overall, where it has 2.46 people. Household size has edged down from 2.68 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Spring Grove
| Period | Spring Grove | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Spring Grove skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, as it has nationally.
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 Spring Grove
| Period | Spring Grove | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Spring Grove than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.3 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 Spring Grove
Renters in Spring Grove
| Period | Spring Grove | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.9% of households in Spring Grove rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Spring Grove
| Period | Spring Grove | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Spring Grove: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 Spring Grove
| Period | Spring Grove | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Spring Grove are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania overall, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Spring Grove
| Period | Spring Grove | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $749 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $772 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $979 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,186 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$437 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Spring Grove costs $1,186 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $437 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
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 Spring Grove
Bachelor's degrees in Spring Grove
| Period | Spring Grove | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Spring Grove: 24.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Spring Grove
| Period | Spring Grove | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Spring Grove is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Pennsylvania. The share with a diploma is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Spring Grove
| Period | Spring Grove | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Spring Grove has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, 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).
Spring Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove | 2.60 | 45.5 | 9.2% | 14.9% | 6.2% | 1978 | $1,186 | 24.8% | 91.8% | 2.7% |
| Thomasville | 2.58 | 42.8 | 9.6% | 12.3% | 3.6% | 1978 | $1,460 | 16.7% | 92.6% | 7.1% |
| Abbottstown | 2.75 | 43.1 | 10.7% | 16.0% | 6.0% | 1988 | $1,282 | 17.7% | 89.5% | 2.4% |
| Seven Valleys | 2.68 | 43.4 | 9.4% | 16.2% | 4.7% | 1980 | $1,404 | 25.4% | 96.1% | 4.9% |
| Glenville | 2.98 | 42.7 | 10.6% | 5.5% | 5.8% | 1981 | $1,002 | 24.9% | 94.9% | 1.9% |
| Rockville | 2.62 | 49.0 | 12.7% | 19.3% | 7.7% | 1959 | $1,387 | 16.7% | 87.9% | 9.6% |
| Shiloh | 2.50 | 45.0 | 7.5% | 24.4% | 6.1% | 1983 | $1,420 | 27.3% | 96.2% | 2.9% |
| Parkville | 2.47 | 39.0 | 12.8% | 24.0% | 5.6% | 1985 | $1,375 | 21.8% | 90.8% | 5.3% |
| Hanover | 2.45 | 44.2 | 13.0% | 24.3% | 6.0% | 1977 | $1,369 | 25.1% | 91.9% | 5.3% |
| Jacobus | 2.86 | 37.4 | 11.4% | 14.4% | 5.1% | 1984 | $1,532 | 34.5% | 94.3% | 4.9% |
| Glen Rock | 2.57 | 45.8 | 10.9% | 24.7% | 5.0% | 1972 | $1,318 | 28.4% | 90.5% | 6.5% |
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 Spring Grove. 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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