Steelton is a borough located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Steelton has a 2024 population of 6,321. Steelton is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,267 in 2020.
The average household income in Steelton is $78,117 with a poverty rate of 20.56%. The median age in Steelton is 34.3 years: 32.5 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Steelton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,733 | 43.78% |
| Black or African American | 2,374 | 38.03% |
| Two or more races | 914 | 14.64% |
| Other race | 221 | 3.54% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
| 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 | 2,281 | 2.73 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Non Family | 718 | 1.24 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Female | 686 | 3.32 | 23.9 | 76.1 |
| Married | 546 | 3.32 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Male | 331 | 3.75 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
51.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 221 | 5.7% |
| Associates Degree | 495 | 12.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 353 | 9.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 232 | 5.99% |
| High School Graduate | 1,627 | 41.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 2.12% |
| Some College | 866 | 22.34% |
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 | 1,959 | 1,786 | 280 |
| Black | 1,107 | 1,043 | 172 |
| Hispanic | 593 | 527 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 462 | 462 | 103 |
| Other Race | 136 | 70 | 29 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,694 | $50,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,344 | $75,677 | $30,521 |
| High School Graduate | $37,006 | $36,956 | $37,171 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $4,063 |
| Overall | $34,263 | $37,284 | $28,865 |
| Some College | $29,731 | $27,857 | $29,957 |
$34,263
Average Earnings
$37,284
Average Male
$28,865
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.69% of Steelton residents speak only English, while 10.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,374 | 375 | 15.8% |
| White | 2,354 | 373 | 15.85% |
| Hispanic | 1,441 | 357 | 24.77% |
| Multiple | 914 | 281 | 30.74% |
| Other | 221 | 24 | 10.86% |
20.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.19%
Male Poverty Rate
29.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Steelton is Multiple, with 30.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Steelton is Other, with 10.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.19% |
| High School | 21.76% |
| Some College | 13.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.53% |
| Female Employed | 11.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.87% |
| Male Employed | 1.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,708 | $87,972 |
| Households | $55,861 | $78,117 |
| Married Families | $80,507 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,389 | $40,610 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.4%
Male Marriage Rate
23.1%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
264
Number of Veterans
252
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| World War II | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 123 |
| 75+ | 72 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 132 | 8.27% |
| White | 121 | 5.21% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 6% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 1.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
6%
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
78.02%
Born in Steelton
98.27%
Native Born
1.73%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
98.27% of Steelton residents were born in the United States, with 78.02% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,390 | 14 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 6,376 | 14 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 6,362 | 13 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 6,349 | 14 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 6,335 | 14 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 6,321 | 13 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 6,308 | 65 | 1.04% |
| 2022 | 6,243 | -25 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 6,268 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 6,267 | 308 | 5.17% |
| 2019 | 5,959 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 5,953 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 5,952 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 5,950 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 5,959 | -10 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 5,969 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 5,972 | -8 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 5,980 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 5,983 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 5,989 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,858 | 706 | 13.7% |
| 1990 | 5,152 | -1,332 | -20.54% |
| 1980 | 6,484 | -2,072 | -24.22% |
| 1970 | 8,556 | -2,710 | -24.05% |
| 1960 | 11,266 | -1,308 | -10.4% |
| 1950 | 12,574 | -541 | -4.13% |
| 1940 | 13,115 | -176 | -1.32% |
| 1930 | 13,291 | -137 | -1.02% |
| 1920 | 13,428 | -818 | -5.74% |
| 1910 | 14,246 | 2,160 | 17.87% |
| 1900 | 12,086 | 2,836 | 30.66% |
| 1890 | 9,250 | 2,860 | 44.76% |