Tinicum, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Tinicum, Pennsylvania, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Tinicum, Pennsylvania. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Tinicum, Pennsylvania. The estimated population of Tinicum, Pennsylvania is 3,834 people, with a median age of 59.3.

We can look at the total population in Tinicum over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,834
-2.94% -3.45%
2020
3,950
-0.1% -
2019
3,954
+0.15%
-
2018
3,948
-0.58% -
2017
3,971
- -

Population of Tinicum, Pennsylvania by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.7%
95.8%
-0.10%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.6%
+16.67%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
1.9%
-5.26%
Asian
0.5%
0.3%
+66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
1.4%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Tinicum, Pennsylvania by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 59.3 +2.6% 62 +4.91% 57.4 -0.17%
2020 57.8 0% 59.1 +2.07% 57.5 -0.35%
2019 57.8 +5.47% 57.9 +9.45% 57.7 +1.94%
2018 54.8 +3.98% 52.9 +0.95% 56.6 +6.39%
2017 52.7 - 52.4 - 53.2 -

The median age of Tinicum, Pennsylvania gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 122 -165.89% 121 -65.48% 13 50
10 to 19 254 -17.32% 105 +51.12% 208 116
20 to 29 215 -119.89% 138 +30.75% 47 157
30 to 39 161 6.8% 178 20.86% 159 175
40 to 49 240 42.2% 252 -48.53% 204 148
50 to 59 372 -12.92% 303 +29.35% 316 366
60 to 69 426 0.26% 385 +2.03% 414 391
70+ 374 +64.98% 325 +23.09% 676 394

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Tinicum, Pennsylvania is $102,875.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Tinicum.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $123,200.00
  • 45 to 64
    $121,659.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,125.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Tinicum, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Tinicum, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Tinicum, Pennsylvania is currently $138,019.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

17.13% of households in Tinicum are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Tinicum against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.97%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.89%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    17.13%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Tinicum is $66,718.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Tinicum by the total population of Tinicum.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Tinicum, Pennsylvania, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Tinicum to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Tinicum that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Tinicum over the age of 16 is 3,573.

Of those people, a total of 55.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Tinicum is 54.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 126 47.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 86 87.20% 13.30%
25 to 29 years 118 82.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 88 100.00% 37.50%
35 to 44 years 290 80.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 603 86.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 387 77.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 497 57.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 737 29.70% 3.70%
75 years and over 641 16.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Tinicum. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,484 55.50% 2.60%
Black or African American 25 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 18 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 5 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 41 63.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 69 47.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,435 55.50% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Tinicum as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Tinicum is 1,933, with median earnings of $54,018.00.

Women in Tinicum, Pennsylvania earning approximately 65.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,933 $54,018.00
Male 1,141 $64,420.00
Female 792 $42,024.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 241 $112,550.00
Business and Financial 173 $76,642.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $107,880.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 54 $128,611.00
Community and Social Service 26 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 98 $48,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 85 $159,946.00
Healthcare Practitioners 110 $48,889.00
Healthcare Support 22 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $22,396.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 102 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $40,458.00
Sales 251 $71,292.00
Office and Administrative Support 119 $38,717.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 175 $60,852.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 188 $43,957.00
Transportation and Material Moving 49 $56,094.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 150 $113,700.00 91 $61,131.00
Business and Financial 24 $0.00 149 $76,280.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $0.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $204,028.00 31 $91,528.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 57 $65,298.00 41 $41,979.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 85 $159,946.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 29 $0.00 81 $42,625.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $0.00 29 $21,354.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 77 $2,499.00 25 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 77 $40,458.00
Sales 181 $107,656.00 70 $8,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 29 $0.00 90 $39,554.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 175 $60,852.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 177 $44,065.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 16 $0.00 33 $36,375.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,851 households in Tinicum, with an average household size of 2.05 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,210 families in Tinicum with an average family size of 2.45 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,068 77 65 641
Average Household Size 2.44 2.84 2.91 1.21
Total Families 1,068 77 65 0
Average Household Size 2.44 2.35 2.74 0

Poverty

Of the 1,210 families in Tinicum, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Tinicum:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,094 housing units in Tinicum, Pennsylvania.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,851 88.40%
Vacant 243 11.60%

9.65% of the total 2,094 housing units in Tinicum are rental units. This is approximately 202 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,649 are occupied by the owner - or 78.75% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Tinicum is $1,344.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Tinicum that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    68
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    71
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    25
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    26
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    12
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Tinicum is $492,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Tinicum that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    30
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    20
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    39
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    19
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    99
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    637
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    737
  • $1,000,000 or more
    68

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Tinicum. The chart below shows the number of properties in Tinicum that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    659
  • 1940 to 1949
    49
  • 1950 to 1959
    189
  • 1960 to 1969
    225
  • 1970 to 1979
    373
  • 1980 to 1989
    295
  • 1990 to 1999
    166
  • 2000 to 2009
    113
  • 2010 to 2013
    25
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Tinicum that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    21
  • 1 vehicle available
    366
  • 2 vehicles available
    791
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    673

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Tinicum get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Tinicum that commute to work in a particular way.

36 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Tinicum.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    41
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    117
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    151
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    105
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    246
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    124
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    181
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    64
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    47
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    179
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    232
  • 90 or more minutes
    93

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Tinicum, Pennsylvania in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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