Sunbury is a city located in Northumberland County Pennsylvania. Sunbury has a 2024 population of 9,484. It is also the county seat of Northumberland County. Sunbury is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,704 in 2020.
The average household income in Sunbury is $62,852 with a poverty rate of 16.19%. The median age in Sunbury is 41.4 years: 37.9 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunbury was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,203 | 85.07% |
| Two or more races | 625 | 6.48% |
| Other race | 534 | 5.54% |
| Black or African American | 280 | 2.9% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,161 | 2.26 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Non Family | 1,698 | 1.2 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Married | 1,426 | 2.91 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 762 | 3.08 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 275 | 3.07 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
52.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 564 | 8.33% |
| Associates Degree | 446 | 6.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 604 | 8.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 171 | 2.53% |
| High School Graduate | 3,748 | 55.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 1.89% |
| Some College | 1,111 | 16.41% |
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 | 6,152 | 5,524 | 712 |
| Hispanic | 369 | 327 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 219 | 208 | 59 |
| Other Race | 158 | 127 | 0 |
| Black | 139 | 128 | 4 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,250 | $58,667 | $41,823 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,672 | $77,083 | $73,281 |
| High School Graduate | $31,126 | $36,709 | $23,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,359 | $52,866 | $23,789 |
| Overall | $35,262 | $41,506 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $33,550 | $41,078 | $25,134 |
$35,262
Average Earnings
$41,506
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.75% of Sunbury residents speak only English, while 3.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,720 | 1,216 | 15.75% |
| Hispanic | 852 | 208 | 24.41% |
| Multiple | 625 | 191 | 30.56% |
| Black | 280 | 13 | 4.64% |
16.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.05%
Male Poverty Rate
17.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunbury is Multiple, with 30.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunbury is Black, with 4.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.08% |
| Some College | 18.5% |
| High School | 17.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.15% |
| Female Employed | 8.27% |
| Male Employed | 6.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,696 | $77,942 |
| Households | $48,509 | $62,852 |
| Married Families | $75,556 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,125 | $36,527 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
632
Number of Veterans
580
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 250 |
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 230 |
| 35 to 54 | 142 |
| 75+ | 130 |
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 601 | 8.86% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 3.13% |
| Black | 9 | 4.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
86.71%
Born in Sunbury
99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0.12%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
99.67% of Sunbury residents were born in the United States, with 86.71% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.12% 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 | 9,209 | -55 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 9,264 | -55 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 9,319 | -55 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 9,374 | -55 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 9,429 | -55 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 9,484 | -55 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 9,539 | -46 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 9,585 | -75 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 9,660 | -44 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 9,704 | 332 | 3.54% |
| 2019 | 9,372 | -58 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 9,430 | -78 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 9,508 | -74 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 9,582 | -66 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 9,648 | -76 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 9,724 | -45 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 9,769 | -61 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 9,830 | -33 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 9,863 | -22 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 9,885 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,610 | -981 | -8.46% |
| 1990 | 11,591 | -701 | -5.7% |
| 1980 | 12,292 | -733 | -5.63% |
| 1970 | 13,025 | -662 | -4.84% |
| 1960 | 13,687 | -1,883 | -12.09% |
| 1950 | 15,570 | 108 | 0.7% |
| 1940 | 15,462 | -164 | -1.05% |
| 1930 | 15,626 | -95 | -0.6% |
| 1920 | 15,721 | 1,951 | 14.17% |
| 1910 | 13,770 | 3,960 | 40.37% |
| 1900 | 9,810 | 3,880 | 65.43% |
| 1890 | 5,930 | 1,853 | 45.45% |
| 1880 | 4,077 | 946 | 30.21% |
| 1870 | 3,131 | -6,078 | -66% |