Pen Argyl is a borough located in Northampton County Pennsylvania. Pen Argyl has a 2024 population of 3,446. Pen Argyl is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,509 in 2020.
The average household income in Pen Argyl is $91,394 with a poverty rate of 15.51%. The median age in Pen Argyl is 37.4 years: 35.5 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pen Argyl was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,232 | 92.63% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 2.98% |
| Other race | 45 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,273 | 2.72 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 707 | 2.88 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 285 | 1.22 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Female | 156 | 4.16 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Male | 125 | 3.41 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 279 | 11.42% |
| Associates Degree | 293 | 11.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 289 | 11.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 232 | 9.5% |
| High School Graduate | 847 | 34.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 2.01% |
| Some College | 454 | 18.58% |
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 | 2,245 | 1,935 | 493 |
| Hispanic | 106 | 100 | 18 |
| Black | 60 | 48 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 52 | 18 |
| Other Race | 30 | 24 | 10 |
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 34.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,139 | $63,250 | $50,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,406 | $0 | $39,393 |
| High School Graduate | $37,051 | $58,922 | $21,058 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,458 | $62,530 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,698 | $62,689 | $38,556 |
| Some College | $55,093 | $76,726 | $49,444 |
$49,698
Average Earnings
$62,689
Average Male
$38,556
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.44% of Pen Argyl residents speak only English, while 10.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,007 | 378 | 12.57% |
| Black | 104 | 91 | 87.5% |
| Hispanic | 263 | 68 | 25.86% |
| Other | 45 | 30 | 66.67% |
15.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.17%
Male Poverty Rate
21.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pen Argyl is Black, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pen Argyl is White, with 12.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.09% |
| High School | 20.98% |
| Some College | 9.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 8.59% |
| Male Employed | 0.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,139 | $98,935 |
| Households | $79,948 | $91,394 |
| Married Families | $113,237 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,313 | $45,873 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
171
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 171 | 6.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
71.83%
Born in Pen Argyl
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.21%
Naturalized
97.79% of Pen Argyl residents were born in the United States, with 71.83% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,368 | -15 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 3,383 | -16 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 3,399 | -16 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 3,415 | -15 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 3,430 | -16 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 3,446 | -16 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 3,462 | -11 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 3,473 | -28 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 3,501 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 3,509 | -45 | -1.27% |
| 2019 | 3,554 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 3,561 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 3,551 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 3,541 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 3,537 | -18 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 3,555 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 3,557 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 3,572 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 3,578 | -11 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 3,589 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,615 | 123 | 3.52% |
| 1990 | 3,492 | 104 | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 3,388 | -280 | -7.63% |
| 1970 | 3,668 | -25 | -0.68% |
| 1960 | 3,693 | -185 | -4.77% |
| 1950 | 3,878 | -181 | -4.46% |
| 1940 | 4,059 | -251 | -5.82% |
| 1930 | 4,310 | 214 | 5.22% |
| 1920 | 4,096 | 129 | 3.25% |
| 1910 | 3,967 | 1,183 | 42.49% |
| 1900 | 2,784 | -584 | -17.34% |