Highspire is a borough located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Highspire has a 2024 population of 2,704. Highspire is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,739 in 2020.
The average household income in Highspire is $57,546 with a poverty rate of 10.71%. The median age in Highspire is 36.3 years: 36 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highspire was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,165 | 79.92% |
| Black or African American | 353 | 13.03% |
| Two or more races | 125 | 4.61% |
| Other race | 40 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,281 | 2.11 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Non Family | 647 | 1.19 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 433 | 2.9 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Female | 116 | 3.53 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Male | 85 | 3.24 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
47.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 5.53% |
| Associates Degree | 308 | 17.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 226 | 13.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 2.48% |
| High School Graduate | 825 | 47.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.15% |
| Some College | 219 | 12.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,352 | 1,283 | 229 |
| Black | 221 | 207 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 85 | 65 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 60 | 7 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 14 |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,422 | $55,536 | $31,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,579 | $36,689 | $34,653 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,068 | $47,140 | $34,604 |
| Some College | $45,417 | $48,750 | $34,728 |
$43,068
Average Earnings
$47,140
Average Male
$34,604
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.31% of Highspire residents speak only English, while 5.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,093 | 125 | 5.97% |
| Black | 353 | 119 | 33.71% |
| Multiple | 125 | 46 | 36.8% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 33 | 22.15% |
10.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.29%
Male Poverty Rate
14.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highspire is Multiple, with 36.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highspire is White, with 5.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.1% |
| Some College | 13.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.92% |
| High School | 4.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.4% |
| Male Employed | 1.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,288 | $68,020 |
| Households | $50,150 | $57,546 |
| Married Families | $85,078 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,188 | $44,326 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
181
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 75+ | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 7.09% |
| Black | 59 | 26.7% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.66%
Born in Highspire
97.75%
Native Born
2.25%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
1%
Naturalized
97.75% of Highspire residents were born in the United States, with 80.66% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,661 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 2,669 | -9 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 2,678 | -9 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 2,687 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 2,695 | -9 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 2,704 | -9 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 2,713 | -14 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 2,727 | -12 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 2,739 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2,739 | 369 | 15.57% |
| 2019 | 2,370 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 2,374 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2,374 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,374 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 2,378 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 2,385 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 2,387 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 2,391 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 2,393 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 2,398 | 0 | 0% |