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Drumore Township, PA

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Township in Lancaster County, PA, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

2,593
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

38.9
years ∙ half population younger than 38.9, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
10.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Drumore Township is a township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Location
Township in Lancaster County, PA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC39.808930° N, 76.253014° W
DMS39° 48′ 32.15″ N, 76° 15′ 10.85″ W

Population Density & area

108/sq mi (41.69/km²)
Total Area
28.9 sq mi (75 km²)
Land Area
24 sq mi (62.2 km²) · 83%
Water Area
4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) · 17%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

56.7% male
Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%
males per 100 females
Drumore Township 130.9
Lancaster County 96.8
Pennsylvania 97.2

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Drumore Township 0%
Lancaster County 5.8%
Pennsylvania 7.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

38.9
years ∙ half population younger than 38.9, half older
Drumore Township
38.9
Lancaster County
39.4
Pennsylvania
40.9

Dependency ratio

Low High
76.5
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Drumore Township 76.5
Lancaster County 74.6
Pennsylvania 66.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 27.2% 23.1% 20.4%
Working age (18-64) 56.6% 57.3% 60.1%
Senior (65+) 16.2% 19.6% 19.5%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 76.5 74.6 66.4
Child dependency ratio 48 40.4 34
Old-age dependency ratio 28.5 34.2 32.4
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
94.4%
Black
0.8%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.4%
Other
3.4%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
10.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Drumore Township 10.7%
Lancaster County 35.8%
Pennsylvania 44.6%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Drumore Township population
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Hispanic or Latino 1.4% 11.5% 8.7%
Mexican 0% 1% 1.4%
Puerto Rican 1.1% 6.8% 3.7%
Cuban 0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.3% 3.3% 3.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 98.6% 88.5% 91.3%
One race 95.2% 85.6% 87.7%
White 94.4% 79.1% 73%
Black or African American 0.8% 3.4% 10.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.1%
Asian 0% 2.4% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.6% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.4% 2.9% 3.6%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

77.6% family
Family 77.6%
Non family 22.4%
% family households
Drumore Township 77.6%
Lancaster County 69%
Pennsylvania 62.4%

Average household size

3
persons per household
Drumore Township
3
Lancaster County
2.55
Pennsylvania
2.39

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Drumore Township population
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Total households 865 212,748 5,274,853
Average houshold size 3 2.55 2.39
Family households 671 146,761 3,291,192
Average family size 3.43 3.07 3.01
Married couple family 607 120,006 2,437,812
Other families 64 26,755 853,380
Male householder 35 8,407 246,246
Female householder 29 18,348 607,134
Non-family households 194 65,987 1,983,661
One-person households 136 53,057 1,629,974
Male householder 78 21,403 733,485
Senior (65+) living alone 29 7,830 246,162
Female householder 58 31,654 896,489
Senior (65+) living alone 38 18,685 477,851
Other living arrangements 58 12,930 353,687

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

903
housing units
Drumore Township 903
Lancaster County 219,224
Pennsylvania 5,806,452

Occupancy status

95.8% occupied
Occupied 95.8%
Vacant 4.2%
vacancy rate
Drumore Township 4.2%
Lancaster County 3%
Pennsylvania 9.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

91.8%
Single family houses
Single family houses
91.8%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
2.1%
Mobile homes
6.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1980
Half of houses were built before 1980, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
26.4%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
9.3%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
46.5%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
18%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.8 6.2 6
1–3 rooms 4.9% 9.6% 11.7%
4–6 rooms 40.2% 45.6% 47.7%
7+ rooms 54.9% 44.9% 40.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 2.8% 1.6% 2.3%
1 bedroom 3.3% 8.2% 10.4%
2 bedrooms 18.3% 21.6% 22.5%
3 bedrooms 48.6% 41.9% 42.3%
4+ bedrooms 27% 26.7% 22.6%
At a glance
Median year built 1980 1978 1966
Total housing units 903 219,224 5,806,452
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

77.5% owners
Renter-occupied 22.5%
Owner-occupied 77.5%
homeownership rate
Drumore Township 77.5%
Lancaster County 69.8%
Pennsylvania 69.3%

Average household size

2.93
Owner-occupied
3.22
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Drumore Township 2.93
Lancaster County 2.69
Pennsylvania 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Total occupied units 865 212,748 5,274,853
Year moved in
2020 or later 10.9% 20.6% 20.2%
2010 to 2019 33.9% 39.5% 36.1%
2000 to 2009 21.7% 17.8% 17.5%
1999 or earlier 33.6% 22.1% 26.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 96% 97.8% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.7% 1%
1.51 or more 4% 0.6% 0.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 24.2% 8.6% 10.4%
1 vehicle 16.5% 29.6% 35.1%
2 vehicles 34.7% 40.1% 35.9%
3 or more vehicles 24.6% 21.7% 18.6%
House heating fuel used
Gas 17.8% 42.1% 56.4%
Electricity 23.9% 35.5% 25.3%
Solar 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 25.7% 16.2% 14%
All other fuels 31.6% 5.4% 3.7%
No fuel used 0.9% 0.6% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.2% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.8% 0.8%
No telephone service available 12.5% 1.8% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$351,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Drumore Township
$351,800
Lancaster County
$301,100
Pennsylvania
$254,500

Housing Cost Burden

27.2%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
27.2%
Owners without a mortgage
24.3%
Renters
25.2%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Property value
Median Value $351,800 $301,100 $254,500
Under $100,000 11% 7.1% 13.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 9.2% 13.3% 22.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 14.9% 29.3% 22.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 40.6% 36.9% 25.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 18.4% 11% 12.8%
$1,000,000 and more 5.8% 2.4% 2.1%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 53.7% 60.3% 58%
Without a mortgage 46.3% 39.7% 42%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,877 $1,818 $1,762
Without a mortgage $612 $702 $644
Gross rent
Median rent $935 $1,357 $1,209

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

15%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Drumore Township 15%
Lancaster County 32.4%
Pennsylvania 35.2%

Adults without a high school diploma

30.4%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Drumore Township 30.4%
Lancaster County 12.5%
Pennsylvania 7.9%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

606
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
1%
K–12
91.1%
College / Undergraduate
5.1%
Graduate / Professional
2.8%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

10%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Drumore Township
10%
Lancaster County
37.3%
Pennsylvania
44%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Total enrolled (age 3+) 606 125,120 2,913,513
Nursery / preschool 1% 5.3% 5.7%
K–12 91.1% 71.5% 66.9%
Kindergarten 3.3% 4.6% 4.8%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 18.3% 22% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 38.4% 23.6% 20.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 31% 21.2% 21.7%
College or graduate school 7.9% 23.2% 27.4%
College, undergraduate 5.1% 17.8% 21.2%
Graduate, professional school 2.8% 5.4% 6.2%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 10% 37.3% 44%
School type
Public school 69.3% 70.6% 75.3%
Private school 30.7% 29.4% 24.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,658
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
13.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
16.6%
HS graduate
39.4%
Some college no degree
11%
Associates degree
4.2%
Bachelors degree
8.9%
Graduate or professional degree
6.2%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
53.1% · 46.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
41.7% · 58.3%
HS graduate
58.4% · 41.6%
Some college no degree
39% · 61%
Associates degree
56.5% · 43.5%
Bachelors degree
56.5% · 43.5%
Graduate or professional degree
64.7% · 35.3%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Population (25+) 1,658 380,042 9,189,697
Less than 9th grade 13.8% 6% 2.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 16.6% 6.5% 5%
High school diploma or GED 39.4% 33.7% 32.9%
Some college, no degree 11% 13.4% 15.1%
Associate's degree 4.2% 8% 8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 15% 32.4% 35.2%
Bachelor's degree 8.9% 20.6% 20.9%
Graduate or professional 6.2% 11.8% 14.3%
High School or higher 69.6% 87.5% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$52,022
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$42,292
HS graduate
$53,281
Some college or associates
$48,750
Bachelors degree
$110,313
Graduate or professional degree
$119,286

Poverty Rate

3.6%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
13.1%
HS graduate
13.6%
Some college or associates
1.6%
Bachelors degree or higher
3.6%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $52,022 $52,871 $53,549
Less than high school graduate $42,292 $42,337 $33,591
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $53,281 $43,333 $40,643
Some college or associate's degree $48,750 $49,854 $47,736
Bachelor's degree $110,313 $65,238 $69,335
Graduate or professional degree $119,286 $82,018 $87,132
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 13.1% 15.3% 25.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.6% 9.1% 13.3%
Some college or associate's degree 1.6% 5.6% 9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 3.6% 3.2% 4.1%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

1,976
residents 16 years and over
Drumore Township 1,976
Lancaster County 443,347
Pennsylvania 10,676,396

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
61.5%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Drumore Township 61.5%
Lancaster County 63.4%
Pennsylvania 59.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

41
years ∙ half are younger than 41, half older
Drumore Township
41
Lancaster County
39.5
Pennsylvania
40.1
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

64% male
Male 64%
Female 36%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Drumore Township 36
Lancaster County 46.3
Pennsylvania 47.8

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Drumore Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Total labor force 1,267 291,212 6,692,918
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 7.4% 5.9% 4.4%
20 to 24 years 10.6% 9.6% 8.9%
25 to 29 years 10.2% 10.3% 10.3%
30 to 34 years 4.4% 10.5% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 22.1% 19.8% 20.7%
45 to 54 years 17.5% 17.9% 19.3%
55 to 59 years 5.5% 9.5% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 14.4% 8.5% 8.3%
65 to 74 years 7.4% 6.6% 6.1%
75 years and over 0.4% 1.3% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 64% 53.7% 52.2%
Female 36% 46.3% 47.8%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

64.1%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Drumore Township
64.1%
Lancaster County
65.7%
Pennsylvania
62.7%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

77.1%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
49.4%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Drumore Township 49.4%
Lancaster County 59.1%
Pennsylvania 58.6%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Drumore Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 59.5% 59% 43.1%
20 to 24 years 83.8% 81.6% 74.4%
25 to 29 years 83.2% 86% 85.1%
30 to 34 years 66.7% 83.2% 85%
35 to 44 years 77.8% 86.1% 84.8%
45 to 54 years 91.4% 84.8% 83.1%
55 to 59 years 53.8% 82.4% 75.4%
60 to 64 years 68.5% 67.8% 60.6%
65 to 74 years 32.6% 32% 27.4%
75 years and over 3.8% 7.6% 7.2%
LFPR by gender
Male 77.1% 72.7% 66.9%
Female 49.4% 59.1% 58.6%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 63.9% 64.7% 62.1%
Black or African American 59.1% 70.7% 61.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 75.9% 65.1%
Asian —% 66.3% 66.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 93.8% 64.3%
Some Other Race —% 68.5% 64.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 71.1% 72.9% 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 100% 72.1% 67.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

4%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Drumore Township
4%
Lancaster County
3.4%
Pennsylvania
5.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

5.1%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
2.2%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Drumore Township 5.1%
Lancaster County 3.3%
Pennsylvania 5.4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Drumore Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 8.7% 13.7%
20 to 24 years 0% 6.4% 9.3%
25 to 29 years 0% 3.8% 6%
30 to 34 years 0% 2.7% 5.3%
35 to 44 years 0% 2.9% 4.6%
45 to 54 years 9.9% 1.9% 3.6%
55 to 59 years 14.3% 2.3% 3.8%
60 to 64 years 10.4% 2.4% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 0% 3.1% 3.9%
75 years and over 0% 1.5% 4.1%
By gender
Male 5.1% 3.3% 5.4%
Female 2.2% 3.5% 5.1%
By race, ethnicity
White 4.3% 2.6% 4.3%
Black or African American 0% 7.4% 10%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0.5% 9.4%
Asian —% 2.2% 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 30.7% 13.8%
Some Other Race —% 9% 8.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 6.9% 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 8% 8.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

1,216
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Drumore Township 1,216
Lancaster County 281,193
Pennsylvania 6,332,886
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

64%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Drumore Township 64%
Lancaster County 69%
Pennsylvania 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Drumore Township, PA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 7 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 14.6%
Retail trade 14.3%
Agriculture 9.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Retail trade employs the most men — 18.1% of 770 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 18.8% of 446 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Drumore Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 1,216 281,193 6,332,886
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 9.5% 2.1% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Construction 9.5% 7.8% 6%
Manufacturing 14.6% 14.3% 11.4%
Wholesale trade 4.4% 3% 2.3%
Retail trade 14.3% 11.8% 11%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 6.3% 4.3% 5.1%
Utilities 2.5% 0.8% 0.9%
Information 0.4% 1.2% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.6% 3.5% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.6% 1.5%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.8% 6.3% 7.6%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.1% 3.8% 3.6%
Education and health services
Educational services 7.2% 8.6% 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 8% 15.4% 16.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 2.5% 1.7% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 5.9% 5.7% 5.7%
Other services 4.4% 5.2% 4.6%
Government 3% 2.4% 4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

76.4% Private
Government 6.7%
Private Employment 76.4%
Self Employed 16.9%
Private employment (%)
Drumore Township 76.4%
Lancaster County 81.2%
Pennsylvania 80.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

16.9%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3.1%
Unincorporated business 12%
Unpaid family workers 1.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Drumore Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary 76.4% 81.2% 80.2%
For-profit company employees 70.5% 68.9% 67.3%
Not-for-profit employees 5.9% 12.3% 12.9%
Self-employed 16.9% 10% 8.3%
Incorporated business 3.1% 2.9% 3.2%
Unincorporated business 12% 6.9% 5%
Unpaid family workers 1.8% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 6.7% 8.8% 11.5%
Local government 2.6% 5.7% 6.3%
State government 1.7% 1.8% 3.1%
Federal government 2.3% 1.3% 2.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

13.6% WFH
Work from home 13.6%
Commute to work 86.4%
Working from home (%)
Drumore Township 13.6%
Lancaster County 11.6%
Pennsylvania 15.6%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

35.3 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Drumore Township 35.3
Lancaster County 23.8
Pennsylvania 26.3
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Drumore Township
Employed residents 16+.
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 1,216 281,193 6,332,886
Worked from home 13.6% 11.6% 15.6%
Drove Alone 53.1% 71.8% 68.2%
Carpooled 24.3% 10% 7.5%
Public transportation 0% 0.7% 3.6%
Walked 3.3% 3.5% 3.3%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 5.6% 2.3% 1.9%
Commuting population 1,012 244,287 5,241,463
Mean travel time (minutes) 35.3 23.8 26.3
Less than 5 minutes 6.1% 4% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 19.7% 25.9% 23.3%
15 to 29 minutes 27.2% 39.3% 36.2%
30 to 44 minutes 14.7% 18.5% 20.7%
45 to 59 minutes 9.2% 6.4% 8.2%
60 to 89 minutes 13.2% 3.7% 5.5%
90 minutes or more 9.9% 2.2% 2.7%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$60,507
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Drumore Township $60,507
Lancaster County $62,220
Pennsylvania $62,754
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

64 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Drumore Township 64¢
Lancaster County 77¢
Pennsylvania 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Drumore Township, PA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$158,281
Workers in Government report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Government $158,281
Professional and technical services $145,278
Utilities $104,519
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $158,281, compared to $67,679 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $56,389, compared to $43,500 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Drumore Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Median Earnings $60,507 $62,220 $62,754
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $60,043 $60,341 $45,538
Mining and logging $— $59,861 $78,619
Construction $79,464 $68,649 $62,324
Manufacturing $50,938 $64,682 $67,098
Wholesale trade $76,000 $61,376 $63,428
Retail trade $53,385 $45,800 $45,301
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $76,364 $60,721 $59,059
Utilities $104,519 $87,178 $95,472
Information $— $63,909 $81,616
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $56,389 $75,169 $81,482
Real estate and leasing $— $57,055 $66,144
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $145,278 $83,858 $93,579
Corporate management $— $122,039 $103,550
Administrative and waste services $— $49,147 $49,954
Education and health services
Educational services $98,393 $72,963 $67,648
Health care and social assistance $47,788 $55,817 $57,439
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $49,349 $50,499
Accommodation and food services $— $36,832 $36,020
Other services $61,406 $56,644 $50,668
Government $158,281 $74,652 $73,307
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$158,125
Workers in State government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
State government $158,125
Local government $93,125
Own incorporated business $76,420
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in State government roles earn the highest median earnings — $158,125, compared to $67,679 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $42,357, compared to $43,500 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Drumore Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $54,861 $60,771 $61,352
Not-for-profit employees $44,250 $59,860 $65,033
Self-employed
Incorporated business $76,420 $74,261 $75,062
Unincorporated business $58,750 $63,837 $51,735
Government
Local government $93,125 $73,643 $68,380
State government $158,125 $66,729 $65,478
Federal government $— $71,140 $77,266
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Drumore Township, PA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$146,319
Workers in Computer and math occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Computer and math $146,319
Education, training and library $93,750
Installation, maintenance, and repair $82,500
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Computer and math occupations earn the highest median earnings — $146,319 versus $67,679 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $75,250 versus $43,500 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Drumore Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Median earnings(Total) $60,507 $62,220 $62,754
Management and business
Management $75,500 $91,949 $93,850
Business and finance $50,250 $77,966 $83,670
Technology and science
Computer and math $146,319 $89,677 $97,590
Architecture and engineering $— $93,518 $97,077
Sciences $— $84,789 $83,375
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $56,860 $56,960
Legal $— $80,508 $108,678
Education, Training and Library $93,750 $74,086 $69,199
Arts, design and media $— $64,000 $65,445
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $94,299 $94,403
Health technicians $— $52,367 $53,779
Healthcare support $38,438 $38,723 $38,456
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $43,964 $50,987
Law enforcement $— $93,903 $86,066
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $33,650 $32,004
Building and grounds cleaning $— $36,220 $39,023
Personal care and service $— $39,575 $35,987
Sales and office
Sales $75,833 $65,145 $60,071
Office and Administrative Support $52,188 $48,340 $47,625
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $60,259 $47,974 $38,503
Construction and extraction $63,750 $64,040 $59,557
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $82,500 $62,000 $62,092
Production and transportation
Production $58,281 $53,512 $51,513
Transportation $51,932 $56,960 $57,903
Material moving $41,094 $40,498 $41,401
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$82,969
Median household income in Drumore Township
Median household income (USD)
Drumore Township
$82,969
Lancaster County
$86,959
Pennsylvania
$77,971
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Drumore Township, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$32,381
Per capita income in Drumore Township
Per capita income (USD)
Drumore Township
$32,381
Lancaster County
$43,128
Pennsylvania
$44,355
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Drumore Township, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$98,279
Average household income in Drumore Township
Avg household income (USD)
Drumore Township
$98,279
Lancaster County
$112,346
Pennsylvania
$107,538
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Drumore Township, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$98,279
Mean household income
$82,969
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Drumore Township $15,310
Lancaster County $25,387
Pennsylvania $29,567
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Drumore Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Drumore Township and peer geographies.
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Total households 865 212,748 5,274,853
Median household income $82,969 $86,959 $77,971
Mean household income $98,279 $112,346 $107,538
Mean-median gap $15,310 $25,387 $29,567
Family households 671 146,761 3,291,192
Median family income $90,813 $104,406 $100,262
Mean family income $108,463 $130,777 $130,780
Mean-median gap $17,650 $26,371 $30,518
Non-family households 194 65,987 1,983,661
Median non-family income $45,833 $49,875 $45,541
Mean non-family income $62,912 $67,080 $64,714
Mean-median gap $17,079 $17,205 $19,173
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $32,381 $43,128 $44,355
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

79%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Drumore Township
79%
Lancaster County
78.9%
Pennsylvania
75.1%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
30.5% of households (264) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $27,132
SSI (disability)
8.3% of households (72) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $12,722
Cash Assistance
5.7% of households (49) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $12,722
SNAP / Food Stamps
7.3% of households (63) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Drumore Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Total households 865 212,748 5,274,853
Wage-based income
With earnings 79% 79% 75%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 31% 35% 35%
Average social security income $27,132 $26,874 $24,783
Retirement income 18% 28% 27%
Average retirement income $24,385 $31,514 $29,353
SSI (Supplemental security) 8% 4% 6%
Average SSI income $12,722 $12,252 $11,642
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 7% 9% 14%
Cash assistance 6% 3% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$90,813
Family households earn $90,813, compared to $45,833 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$82,969
Family households
$90,813
Nonfamily households
$45,833
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$99,861
Married-couple families earn $99,861, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$90,813
Married-couple families
$99,861
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Drumore Township
Median household and family income by household size in Drumore Township, compared with peer geographies.
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Total households 865 212,748 5,274,853
Household income by size
1-person $40,714 $43,070 $39,373
2-person $84,531 $92,491 $87,784
3-person $— $109,757 $108,842
4-person $129,844 $122,537 $128,057
5-person $103,438 $128,200 $122,318
6-person $— $122,546 $120,198
7-person or more $91,786 $131,134 $115,583
Total families 671 146,761 3,291,192
Family income by size
2-person $83,906 $89,595 $84,994
3-person $— $109,796 $106,846
4-person $129,219 $124,887 $129,682
5-person $— $129,029 $124,775
6-person $— $124,651 $121,519
7-person or more $91,786 $131,343 $112,875
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

43.26%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.33%
of all household income
Top 20%
43.26%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn more than two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.33% — meaning the top 20% hold 10.0 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$333,291
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
14.52%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
16.96%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $333,291 and hold 16.96% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 14.52%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
29.5%
$50K - $100K
26.4%
$100K - $150K
25.8%
$150K - $200K
11.2%
Over $200K
7.1%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

44.1%
of all households, 381 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Drumore Township 44.1%
Lancaster County 42.9%
Pennsylvania 38.8%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Drumore Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Drumore Township, compared with peer geographies.
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Median household income $82,969 $86,959 $77,971
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.1% 3.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 2.3% 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% 4.7% 6.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.8% 5.9% 6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 9.9% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 16.7% 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.1% 14.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 25.8% 20.8% 17.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.2% 10.6% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.1% 11.5% 11.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 15.9% 16.1% 22%
Share below $75,000 47.8% 42.7% 48.4%
Share above $100,000 44.1% 42.9% 38.8%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.4
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Drumore Township 0.4
Lancaster County 0.43
Pennsylvania 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$212,561
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Drumore Township
$212,561
Lancaster County
$265,976
Pennsylvania
$273,107
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Drumore Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $40,625 $41,249 $32,067
Lower 20% $61,429 $71,711 $61,442
Middle 20% $103,500 $105,466 $97,586
Upper 20% $146,694 $157,304 $154,678
Top 5% threshold $245,313 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $21,284 $23,312 $16,831
Lower 20% $50,055 $56,498 $46,491
Middle 20% $81,984 $87,410 $78,498
Upper 20% $125,509 $128,532 $122,764
Top 20% $212,561 $265,976 $273,107
Top 5% $333,291 $465,359 $484,206
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.33% 4.15% 3.13%
Lower 20% 10.19% 10.06% 8.65%
Middle 20% 16.68% 15.56% 14.6%
Upper 20% 25.54% 22.88% 22.83%
Top 20% 43.26% 47.35% 50.79%
Top 5% 16.96% 20.71% 22.51%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Drumore Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 831 White households (96.1% of all households), the median household income is $75,313.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Drumore Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Lancaster County and Pennsylvania.
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
All Residents $82,969 $86,959 $77,971
White $75,313 $90,723 $83,152
Black or African American $— $61,031 $49,610
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $59,063 $60,000
Asian $— $87,282 $103,069
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $39,112 $51,907
Some Other Race $— $55,972 $52,815
Two or more races (Multiracial) $145,729 $72,494 $70,485
Hispanic or Latino $— $63,854 $61,416
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

8.7%
8.7% of residents, or 225 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Drumore Township
8.7%
Lancaster County
8.2%
Pennsylvania
11.7%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.5%
1.5% of full-time, year-round workers, or 12 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Drumore Township
1.5%
Lancaster County
1.5%
Pennsylvania
1.8%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

5.4%
5.4% of children under 18, or 37 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Drumore Township
5.4%
Lancaster County
10.4%
Pennsylvania
15.6%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

16.5%
16.5% of adults aged 65 and older, or 69 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Drumore Township
16.5%
Lancaster County
8.3%
Pennsylvania
9.9%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Overall poverty rate 8.7% 8.2% 11.7%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 5.4% 10.4% 15.6%
Under 5 years 0% 9.7% 16.9%
5 to 17 years 6.5% 10.6% 15.2%
18 to 64 years 8.1% 7.3% 11%
18 to 34 years 6.2% 8.8% 13.6%
35 to 64 years 9% 6.4% 9.5%
65 years and over 16.5% 8.3% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 6.8% 7.3% 10.5%
Female 11.2% 9.1% 12.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.5% 1.5% 1.8%
Worked part time or part year 6.7% 9.7% 14%
Did not work 20.4% 15.1% 20.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

11.1%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
11.1%
Family
9.1%
Nonfamily
18%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

9.1%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
9.1%
Married-couple
5.4%
Other families
43.8%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Drumore Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 9.1% 5.4% 8%
Householder under 25 years 0% 14.4% 28.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 8.3% 11.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 8.5% 3% 5.8%
Householder 65 years and over 23.2% 4.1% 5.2%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 18% 15.3% 19%
Householder under 25 years —% 24.9% 35.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 7.9% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 20.5% 15.1% 21.8%
Householder 65 years and over 23.4% 18.1% 18.7%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
8.4% of White residents, or 204 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
40.9% of Black or African American residents, or 9 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Drumore Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Drumore Township and peer geographies.
Drumore Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania
All Residents 8.7% 8.2% 11.7%
White 8.4% 6.6% 8.8%
Black or African American 40.9% 17.9% 23.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 10.1% 24.3%
Asian —% 5.5% 12.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 17.3%
Some Other Race —% 20.2% 25.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 10.3% 14% 17%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4% 20.1% 22.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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