Highspire, PA

Census Place

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2023 Population
2,729
0.738% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
34.8
4.13% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
14%
31.1% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$50,689
1.07% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$113,500
3.09% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
1,435
9.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Highspire, PA had a population of 2.73k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $50,689. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Highspire, PA grew from 2,709 to 2,729, a 0.738% increase and its median household income grew from $50,150 to $50,689, a 1.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Highspire, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.44%), and White (Hispanic) (2.75%).

None of the households in Highspire, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Highspire, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Highspire, PA was $113,500, and the homeownership rate was 41%.

Most people in Highspire, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Highspire, PA was 1 car per household.

Population & Diversity

Highspire, PA is home to a population of 2.73k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.8% of Highspire, PA residents were born outside of the country (131 people).

In 2023, there were 4.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.9k people) in Highspire, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 465 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 112 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.8%
2023 Citizenship
98.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.8% of Highspire, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Highspire, PA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Highspire, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.9k ± 294
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    465 ± 228
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    112 ± 80.8
8.28%
Hispanic Population
226 people

In 2023, there were 4.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.9k people) in Highspire, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 465 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 112 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.28% of the people in Highspire, PA are hispanic (226 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,082 ± 7,698 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    90,229 ± 7,349 people
  3. China
    69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
131 people
2.25%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
61 people

As of 2023, 4.8% of Highspire, PA residents (131 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Highspire, PA was 2.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    84 ± 77
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    80 ± 97
  3. Vietnam
    43 ± 42

Highspire, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Highspire, PA employs 1.44k people. The largest industries in Highspire, PA are Retail Trade (244 people), Transportation & Warehousing (229 people), and Manufacturing (201 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($64,659), Educational Services ($56,513), and Manufacturing ($54,263).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

1.44k
2023 Value
± 311
9.96%
1 Year growth
± 26%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Highspire, PA grew at a rate of 9.96%, from 1.31k employees to 1.44k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Highspire, PA, are Sales & Related Occupations (201 people), Production Occupations (157 people), and Material Moving Occupations (157 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Highspire, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.44k
2023 Value
± 311
9.96%
1 Year growth
± 26%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Highspire, PA grew at a rate of 9.96%, from 1.31k employees to 1.44k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Highspire, PA, are Retail Trade (244 people), Transportation & Warehousing (229 people), and Manufacturing (201 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Highspire, PA, though some of these residents may live in Highspire, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$50,197
Median earning men ± $9,320
$23,990
Median earning women ± $13,464

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($73,587), Manufacturing ($65,568), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($53,494), Other Services Except Public Administration ($33,207), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($31,473).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Highspire, PA was $113,500 in 2023, which is 0.374 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $110,100 to $113,500, a 3.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Highspire, PA is 41%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Highspire, PA have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Highspire, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Property

$113,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,944
$558
Median Property Taxes
±$143

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Highspire, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

41%
Homeownership
2023
57.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 41% of the housing units in Highspire, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.9%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 235
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$50,689
Median Household Income
± $5,866
1.36k
Number of Households
± 294

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.36k households in Highspire, PA grew to $50,689 from the previous year's value of $50,150.

The following chart displays the households in Highspire, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Highspire, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (80.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.71%)
  3. Carpooled (7.79%)

In 2023, 80.2% of workers in Highspire, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.71%) and those who carpooled to work (7.79%).

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Commute Time

20.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Highspire, PA have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.462% of the workforce in Highspire, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Highspire, PA (383 out of 2.73k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 12 - 14.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Highspire, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

86.9% of the population of Highspire, PA has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 7.73% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dauphin County, PA see 918 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.99% increase from the previous year (909 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1356 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 388 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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918 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dauphin County, PA

Primary care physicians in Dauphin County, PA see an average of 918 patients per year. This represents a 0.99% increase from the previous year (909 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dauphin County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 29.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.1%
Uninsured
46%
Employer Coverage
20.4%
Medicaid
7.73%
Medicare
11.4%
Non-Group
1.32%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Highspire, PA grew by 75.1% from 7.49% to 13.1%.

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