Linglestown is a CDP located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Linglestown has a 2024 population of 6,861. Linglestown is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 18.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,811 in 2020.
The average household income in Linglestown is $106,881 with a poverty rate of 3.6%. The median age in Linglestown is 42.9 years: 39.8 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Linglestown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,824 | 71.09% |
| Black or African American | 1,324 | 19.51% |
| Asian | 402 | 5.92% |
| Two or more races | 236 | 3.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,662 | 2.55 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Married | 1,564 | 3.25 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Non Family | 767 | 1.26 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Female | 207 | 2.2 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
| Male | 124 | 2.19 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
86.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 2.05% |
| Associates Degree | 780 | 15.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,322 | 26.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 434 | 8.71% |
| High School Graduate | 1,679 | 33.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 1.1% |
| Some College | 612 | 12.28% |
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 | 3,750 | 3,695 | 1,122 |
| Black | 672 | 671 | 453 |
| Asian | 338 | 273 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 160 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 50 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 67.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,741 | $78,229 | $52,339 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,142 | $54,292 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,970 | $22,878 | $38,889 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,563 | $57,353 | $48,034 |
| Some College | $62,770 | $71,332 | $48,452 |
$50,563
Average Earnings
$57,353
Average Male
$48,034
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.59% of Linglestown residents speak only English, while 8.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,713 | 191 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 402 | 51 | 12.69% |
| Black | 1,324 | 2 | 0.15% |
3.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
4%
Male Poverty Rate
3.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Linglestown is Asian, with 12.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Linglestown is Black, with 0.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.57% |
| High School | 9.53% |
| Some College | 3.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.51% |
| Male Employed | 1.27% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,328 | $123,397 |
| Households | $86,142 | $106,881 |
| Married Families | $118,036 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,327 | $56,806 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
475
Number of Veterans
469
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 254 |
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 219 |
| 75+ | 100 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 445 | 10.79% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 16.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
72.44%
Born in Linglestown
89.07%
Native Born
10.93%
Foreign Born
2.25%
Non Citizen
8.68%
Naturalized
89.07% of Linglestown residents were born in the United States, with 72.44% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,861 | 37 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 6,824 | 38 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 6,786 | 406 | 6.36% |
| 2021 | 6,380 | 569 | 9.79% |
| 2020 | 5,811 | 123 | 2.16% |
| 2019 | 5,688 | -54 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 5,742 | -238 | -3.98% |
| 2017 | 5,980 | -184 | -2.99% |
| 2016 | 6,164 | -174 | -2.75% |
| 2015 | 6,338 | -144 | -2.22% |
| 2014 | 6,482 | -239 | -3.56% |
| 2013 | 6,721 | 128 | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 6,593 | 11 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 6,582 | 248 | 3.92% |
| 2010 | 6,334 | 0 | 0% |