Sinking Spring, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,288
Population
3,458/sq mi density
$73,950
Median Income
$41,589 per capita
$266,100
Home Value
$251,347 Zillow
$1,289
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
70
Violent Crime/100K
562 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,950 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$266,100 home value, $1,289/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,288
Census 2023
Population Density
3,458
per square mile
Land Area
1.3
square miles (3.3 km²)
Median Age
38.6 yrs
1% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 20.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
75.1%
Black
3.2%
Hispanic
20.7%
Asian
6.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 14.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
84.1%
Spanish
14.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.7%
Veterans
5.0%
17% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.5%
12% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.2%
28% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.428
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,288 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,458 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.4% |
| Female | 53.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
Language
| English Only | 84.1% |
| Spanish | 14.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.7% |
| Veterans | 5.0% |
| Disability | 11.5% |
| Health Insurance | 93.8% |
| Uninsured | 6.2% |
| Broadband Access | 84.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.428 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |