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 $56,639 with a poverty rate of 19.29%. The median age in Sunbury is 40.4 years: 37.6 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunbury was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,510 | 87.91% |
| Other race | 521 | 5.38% |
| Two or more races | 375 | 3.87% |
| Black or African American | 273 | 2.82% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,160 | 2.26 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 1,606 | 1.21 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Married | 1,285 | 2.93 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Female | 975 | 2.97 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Male | 294 | 2.8 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
48.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 571 | 8.69% |
| Associates Degree | 600 | 9.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 507 | 7.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 1.32% |
| High School Graduate | 3,666 | 55.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 2.01% |
| Some College | 1,006 | 15.31% |
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 | 6,007 | 5,358 | 587 |
| Hispanic | 381 | 336 | 0 |
| Other Race | 145 | 118 | 0 |
| Black | 120 | 111 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 99 | 2 |
| 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 white people with a rate of 9.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,500 | $65,469 | $42,443 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,458 | $73,750 | $49,583 |
| High School Graduate | $30,530 | $34,354 | $24,617 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,625 | $50,521 | $20,403 |
| Overall | $32,393 | $38,443 | $28,336 |
| Some College | $33,188 | $40,795 | $27,847 |
$32,393
Average Earnings
$38,443
Average Male
$28,336
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.41% of Sunbury residents speak only English, while 4.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,949 | 1,443 | 18.15% |
| Hispanic | 875 | 305 | 34.86% |
| Multiple | 375 | 114 | 30.4% |
| Other | 521 | 45 | 8.64% |
| Black | 263 | 27 | 10.27% |
19.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.13%
Male Poverty Rate
18.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunbury is Hispanic, with 34.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunbury is Other, with 8.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.42% |
| Some College | 21.86% |
| High School | 17.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 74% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.56% |
| Female Employed | 10.44% |
| Male Employed | 5.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,619 | $69,500 |
| Households | $42,238 | $56,639 |
| Married Families | $74,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,910 | $31,912 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
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
568
Number of Veterans
542
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 250 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Korea | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 231 |
| 75+ | 140 |
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 553 | 7.91% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 7.77% |
| Black | 7 | 3.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
85.67%
Born in Sunbury
99.88%
Native Born
0.12%
Foreign Born
0.01%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
99.88% of Sunbury residents were born in the United States, with 85.67% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.01% 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% |