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Straban Township, PA

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

Population

4,892
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

52
years ∙ half population younger than 52, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
19.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

2.7%
foreign-born population
97.3%Native
2.7% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Straban Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Location
Township in Adams County, PA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC39.880998° N, 77.169848° W
DMS39° 52′ 51.59″ N, 77° 10′ 11.45″ W

Population Density & area

142.2/sq mi (54.97/km²)
Total Area
34.6 sq mi (89.5 km²)
Land Area
34.4 sq mi (89 km²) · 99.48%
Water Area
0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) · 0.52%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

51.9% male
Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%
males per 100 females
Straban Township 108.1
Adams County 99.2
Pennsylvania 97.2

Nativity

2.7%
foreign-born population
97.3%Native
2.7% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Straban Township 2.7%
Adams County 3.7%
Pennsylvania 7.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

52
years ∙ half population younger than 52, half older
Straban Township
52
Adams County
43.7
Pennsylvania
40.9

Dependency ratio

Low High
70.8
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Straban Township 70.8
Adams County 70.2
Pennsylvania 66.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 14.9% 19.4% 20.4%
Working age (18-64) 58.5% 58.8% 60.1%
Senior (65+) 26.6% 21.8% 19.5%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 70.8 70.2 66.4
Child dependency ratio 25.4 33.1 34
Old-age dependency ratio 45.3 37.1 32.4
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
89.4%
Black
1.7%
Asian
0.9%
Hispanic
5.3%
Other
2.7%
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
19.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Straban Township 19.7%
Adams County 24%
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 Straban Township population
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Hispanic or Latino 5.3% 7.7% 8.7%
Mexican 4.6% 4.6% 1.4%
Puerto Rican 0.3% 1.9% 3.7%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.4% 1.1% 3.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 94.7% 92.3% 91.3%
One race 92.2% 89.8% 87.7%
White 89.4% 86.8% 73%
Black or African American 1.7% 1.6% 10.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.1%
Asian 0.9% 0.9% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0.2% 0.4% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.5% 2.5% 3.6%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

64.8% family
Family 64.8%
Non family 35.2%
% family households
Straban Township 64.8%
Adams County 69.1%
Pennsylvania 62.4%

Average household size

2.36
persons per household
Straban Township
2.36
Adams County
2.49
Pennsylvania
2.39

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Straban Township population
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Total households 1,897 40,841 5,274,853
Average houshold size 2.36 2.49 2.39
Family households 1,229 28,229 3,291,192
Average family size 2.97 2.97 3.01
Married couple family 1,024 22,519 2,437,812
Other families 205 5,710 853,380
Male householder 103 2,362 246,246
Female householder 102 3,348 607,134
Non-family households 668 12,612 1,983,661
One-person households 555 10,230 1,629,974
Male householder 314 4,542 733,485
Senior (65+) living alone 133 1,839 246,162
Female householder 241 5,688 896,489
Senior (65+) living alone 199 3,539 477,851
Other living arrangements 113 2,382 353,687

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,995
housing units
Straban Township 1,995
Adams County 43,672
Pennsylvania 5,806,452

Occupancy status

95.1% occupied
Occupied 95.1%
Vacant 4.9%
vacancy rate
Straban Township 4.9%
Adams County 6.5%
Pennsylvania 9.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

89.1%
Single family houses
Single family houses
89.1%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
4.3%
Mobile homes
6.7%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1979
Half of houses were built before 1979, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
12.5%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
26%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
38.6%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
22.9%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.6 6.3 6
1–3 rooms 2.6% 6.7% 11.7%
4–6 rooms 44.8% 46.4% 47.7%
7+ rooms 52.6% 46.8% 40.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 0.8% 2.3%
1 bedroom 3.6% 6.2% 10.4%
2 bedrooms 21.9% 19.8% 22.5%
3 bedrooms 49.4% 49.5% 42.3%
4+ bedrooms 25.2% 23.7% 22.6%
At a glance
Median year built 1979 1982 1966
Total housing units 1,995 43,672 5,806,452
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

86.5% owners
Renter-occupied 13.5%
Owner-occupied 86.5%
homeownership rate
Straban Township 86.5%
Adams County 78.9%
Pennsylvania 69.3%

Average household size

2.42
Owner-occupied
1.97
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Straban Township 2.42
Adams County 2.54
Pennsylvania 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Total occupied units 1,897 40,841 5,274,853
Year moved in
2020 or later 17.1% 16.1% 20.2%
2010 to 2019 39.2% 36.8% 36.1%
2000 to 2009 13.6% 19.3% 17.5%
1999 or earlier 30% 27.7% 26.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 99.1% 99% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 0.9% 0.7% 1%
1.51 or more 0% 0.3% 0.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 4.2% 4.5% 10.4%
1 vehicle 23.6% 25.9% 35.1%
2 vehicles 34.3% 38.1% 35.9%
3 or more vehicles 38% 31.5% 18.6%
House heating fuel used
Gas 43% 45.5% 56.4%
Electricity 21.1% 32.3% 25.3%
Solar 0% 0.3% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 22.9% 13.9% 14%
All other fuels 11.7% 7.2% 3.7%
No fuel used 1.2% 0.8% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 2.3% 0.5% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0.6% 0.8% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$318,500
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Straban Township
$318,500
Adams County
$268,500
Pennsylvania
$254,500

Housing Cost Burden

30.2%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
30.2%
Owners without a mortgage
11%
Renters
23.6%
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
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Property value
Median Value $318,500 $268,500 $254,500
Under $100,000 7.7% 8.3% 13.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 15.9% 18.9% 22.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 22.4% 31.7% 22.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 34.6% 31.5% 25.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 18.5% 8.8% 12.8%
$1,000,000 and more 0.8% 0.8% 2.1%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 53.9% 62.2% 58%
Without a mortgage 46.1% 37.8% 42%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,943 $1,780 $1,762
Without a mortgage $692 $674 $644
Gross rent
Median rent $894 $1,115 $1,209

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

40.6%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Straban Township 40.6%
Adams County 25.8%
Pennsylvania 35.2%

Adults without a high school diploma

10.8%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Straban Township 10.8%
Adams County 8.6%
Pennsylvania 7.9%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

729
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
7.4%
K–12
70.9%
College / Undergraduate
11.8%
Graduate / Professional
9.9%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

32.7%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Straban Township
32.7%
Adams County
44%
Pennsylvania
44%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Total enrolled (age 3+) 729 22,648 2,913,513
Nursery / preschool 7.4% 4.6% 5.7%
K–12 70.9% 67.3% 66.9%
Kindergarten 9.1% 4.7% 4.8%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 22.8% 19.7% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 22.1% 20.3% 20.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 17% 22.6% 21.7%
College or graduate school 21.7% 28% 27.4%
College, undergraduate 11.8% 24.3% 21.2%
Graduate, professional school 9.9% 3.7% 6.2%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 32.7% 44% 44%
School type
Public school 53.6% 72.8% 75.3%
Private school 46.4% 27.2% 24.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

3,898
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
29%
Some college no degree
13.1%
Associates degree
6.5%
Bachelors degree
23.3%
Graduate or professional degree
17.3%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
52.3% · 47.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
78.8% · 21.2%
HS graduate
61.2% · 38.8%
Some college no degree
47.5% · 52.5%
Associates degree
52% · 48%
Bachelors degree
37.2% · 62.8%
Graduate or professional degree
50.4% · 49.6%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Population (25+) 3,898 74,849 9,189,697
Less than 9th grade 3.3% 3% 2.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 7.5% 5.6% 5%
High school diploma or GED 29% 39.9% 32.9%
Some college, no degree 13.1% 16.6% 15.1%
Associate's degree 6.5% 9% 8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 40.6% 25.8% 35.2%
Bachelor's degree 23.3% 14.9% 20.9%
Graduate or professional 17.3% 10.9% 14.3%
High School or higher 89.2% 91.4% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$55,071
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$40,061
HS graduate
$45,139
Some college or associates
$53,750
Bachelors degree
$56,959
Graduate or professional degree
$79,706

Poverty Rate

2.6%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
3.5%
HS graduate
5.6%
Some college or associates
12.5%
Bachelors degree or higher
2.6%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $55,071 $50,536 $53,549
Less than high school graduate $40,061 $38,760 $33,591
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $45,139 $42,895 $40,643
Some college or associate's degree $53,750 $49,811 $47,736
Bachelor's degree $56,959 $65,957 $69,335
Graduate or professional degree $79,706 $76,213 $87,132
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 3.5% 16.4% 25.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 5.6% 7.3% 13.3%
Some college or associate's degree 12.5% 6.6% 9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 2.6% 3.4% 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+)

4,212
residents 16 years and over
Straban Township 4,212
Adams County 88,081
Pennsylvania 10,676,396

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
50.2%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Straban Township 50.2%
Adams County 61.5%
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)

45.1
years ∙ half are younger than 45.1, half older
Straban Township
45.1
Adams County
40.4
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

58.1% male
Male 58.1%
Female 41.9%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Straban Township 41.9
Adams County 47.5
Pennsylvania 47.8

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Straban Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Total labor force 2,164 56,128 6,692,918
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 6% 6.3% 4.4%
20 to 24 years 7% 10.4% 8.9%
25 to 29 years 7.1% 8.8% 10.3%
30 to 34 years 7.1% 9% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 20.1% 17.4% 20.7%
45 to 54 years 20.4% 19.8% 19.3%
55 to 59 years 10.6% 10.9% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 11.9% 9% 8.3%
65 to 74 years 8.7% 7.5% 6.1%
75 years and over 1.2% 1% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 58.1% 52.5% 52.2%
Female 41.9% 47.5% 47.8%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

51.4%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Straban Township
51.4%
Adams County
63.7%
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

56.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
45.6%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Straban Township 45.6%
Adams County 59.6%
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 Straban Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 85.4% 57.2% 43.1%
20 to 24 years 93.3% 82.5% 74.4%
25 to 29 years 76.1% 89.3% 85.1%
30 to 34 years 65.7% 83.6% 85%
35 to 44 years 64.1% 84.4% 84.8%
45 to 54 years 81.3% 87.7% 83.1%
55 to 59 years 67.6% 81% 75.4%
60 to 64 years 42.5% 60.4% 60.6%
65 to 74 years 26.7% 30.3% 27.4%
75 years and over 4.2% 5.9% 7.2%
LFPR by gender
Male 56.6% 67.9% 66.9%
Female 45.6% 59.6% 58.6%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 52.3% 63.2% 62.1%
Black or African American 9.1% 63.1% 61.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 94.4% 65.1%
Asian 53.5% 61.9% 66.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 64.3%
Some Other Race 45.5% 73.5% 64.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 54.3% 67.8% 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 57.9% 73.9% 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

2.3%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Straban Township
2.3%
Adams 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

1.3%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
3.6%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Straban Township 1.3%
Adams 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 Straban Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
By age group
16 to 19 years 12.4% 8.8% 13.7%
20 to 24 years 11.2% 3.7% 9.3%
25 to 29 years 0% 3.7% 6%
30 to 34 years 0% 3% 5.3%
35 to 44 years 0% 2.9% 4.6%
45 to 54 years 0% 3% 3.6%
55 to 59 years 0% 3.7% 3.8%
60 to 64 years 2.7% 1.3% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 4.8% 2.4% 3.9%
75 years and over 0% 2.5% 4.1%
By gender
Male 1.3% 3.3% 5.4%
Female 3.6% 3.4% 5.1%
By race, ethnicity
White 1.9% 3.1% 4.3%
Black or African American 0% 2.2% 10%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 6% 9.4%
Asian 39.1% 8.2% 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 13.8%
Some Other Race 0% 0.8% 8.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 9.8% 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 4.2% 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

2,115
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Straban Township 2,115
Adams County 54,143
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

76%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Straban Township 76%
Adams County 68%
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 Straban Township, PA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 8 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 12.6%
Professional and technical services 12.2%
Construction 10.7%
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
Construction employs the most men — 13.8% of 1,242 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 21.1% of 873 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 Straban Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 2,115 54,143 6,332,886
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 3.3% 3.1% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0.8% 0.2% 0.3%
Construction 10.7% 8.5% 6%
Manufacturing 7.8% 15.2% 11.4%
Wholesale trade 0.9% 2.3% 2.3%
Retail trade 4.8% 10.5% 11%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 8.1% 4.8% 5.1%
Utilities 0.8% 0.5% 0.9%
Information 1.7% 1.4% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 2% 3.1% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 3.2% 0.9% 1.5%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 12.2% 5.4% 7.6%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.1% 3.1% 3.6%
Education and health services
Educational services 7.3% 10% 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 12.6% 12.8% 16.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.7% 1.6% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 4.6% 6.5% 5.7%
Other services 7.5% 5% 4.6%
Government 9.1% 5.2% 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

62.9% Private
Government 16.2%
Private Employment 62.9%
Self Employed 20.9%
Private employment (%)
Straban Township 62.9%
Adams County 79.2%
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

20.9%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 17.4%
Unincorporated business 3.5%
Unpaid family workers 0%
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 Straban Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary 62.9% 79.2% 80.2%
For-profit company employees 49.6% 68.4% 67.3%
Not-for-profit employees 13.3% 10.9% 12.9%
Self-employed 20.9% 8.5% 8.3%
Incorporated business 17.4% 3.1% 3.2%
Unincorporated business 3.5% 5.1% 5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 16.2% 12.3% 11.5%
Local government 7.9% 7.3% 6.3%
State government 4.9% 2.5% 3.1%
Federal government 3.4% 2.5% 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

12.2% WFH
Work from home 12.2%
Commute to work 87.8%
Working from home (%)
Straban Township 12.2%
Adams County 11.7%
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

26.7 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Straban Township 26.7
Adams County 28.2
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 Straban Township
Employed residents 16+.
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 2,115 54,143 6,332,886
Worked from home 12.2% 11.7% 15.6%
Drove Alone 79.9% 76.3% 68.2%
Carpooled 4.8% 7.2% 7.5%
Public transportation 0.8% 0.2% 3.6%
Walked 0% 3.4% 3.3%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 2.3% 1.2% 1.9%
Commuting population 1,753 46,425 5,241,463
Mean travel time (minutes) 26.7 28.2 26.3
Less than 5 minutes 9.1% 4% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 31.5% 23.8% 23.3%
15 to 29 minutes 22.7% 32.9% 36.2%
30 to 44 minutes 16.4% 19.2% 20.7%
45 to 59 minutes 10% 8.8% 8.2%
60 to 89 minutes 5.2% 7.3% 5.5%
90 minutes or more 5% 4% 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

$60,902
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Straban Township $60,902
Adams County $59,226
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
Straban Township 64¢
Adams County 82¢
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 Straban Township, PA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$115,417
Workers in Agriculture report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Agriculture $115,417
Health care and social assistance $88,571
Information $84,205
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 Other services earn the highest median earnings — $133,063, compared to $77,396 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $92,850, compared to $49,375 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 Straban Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Median Earnings $60,902 $59,226 $62,754
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $115,417 $41,270 $45,538
Mining and logging $— $75,625 $78,619
Construction $58,407 $64,175 $62,324
Manufacturing $57,500 $57,332 $67,098
Wholesale trade $— $67,684 $63,428
Retail trade $34,464 $44,200 $45,301
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $42,981 $57,500 $59,059
Utilities $— $101,167 $95,472
Information $84,205 $62,500 $81,616
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $62,639 $80,438 $81,482
Real estate and leasing $— $86,078 $66,144
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $27,355 $72,900 $93,579
Corporate management $— $70,000 $103,550
Administrative and waste services $36,563 $45,250 $49,954
Education and health services
Educational services $78,036 $70,821 $67,648
Health care and social assistance $88,571 $60,083 $57,439
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $36,528 $50,499
Accommodation and food services $36,563 $31,419 $36,020
Other services $78,558 $49,967 $50,668
Government $63,906 $73,750 $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

$96,591
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $96,591
Own unincorporated business $84,318
Local government $77,714
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 Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $95,795, compared to $77,396 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $92,900, compared to $49,375 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 Straban Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $57,892 $55,595 $61,352
Not-for-profit employees $63,417 $63,818 $65,033
Self-employed
Incorporated business $42,875 $66,563 $75,062
Unincorporated business $84,318 $40,300 $51,735
Government
Local government $77,714 $68,656 $68,380
State government $62,143 $64,219 $65,478
Federal government $96,591 $90,875 $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 Straban Township, PA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$148,611
Workers in Management occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Management $148,611
Computer and math $99,821
Business and finance $90,556
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 Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $125,917 versus $77,396 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Business and finance occupations earn the highest median earnings — $93,300 versus $49,375 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 Straban Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Median earnings(Total) $60,902 $59,226 $62,754
Management and business
Management $148,611 $79,324 $93,850
Business and finance $90,556 $83,998 $83,670
Technology and science
Computer and math $99,821 $95,284 $97,590
Architecture and engineering $— $89,461 $97,077
Sciences $— $70,396 $83,375
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $52,105 $56,960
Legal $— $55,179 $108,678
Education, Training and Library $87,344 $74,398 $69,199
Arts, design and media $26,512 $40,904 $65,445
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $89,196 $92,929 $94,403
Health technicians $70,694 $58,935 $53,779
Healthcare support $— $40,541 $38,456
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $67,202 $50,987
Law enforcement $— $81,818 $86,066
Other services
Food preparation and serving $31,691 $28,893 $32,004
Building and grounds cleaning $36,424 $37,130 $39,023
Personal care and service $— $27,467 $35,987
Sales and office
Sales $85,625 $61,301 $60,071
Office and Administrative Support $49,375 $45,490 $47,625
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $41,076 $38,503
Construction and extraction $59,722 $59,833 $59,557
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $76,528 $61,509 $62,092
Production and transportation
Production $71,964 $51,294 $51,513
Transportation $43,750 $56,836 $57,903
Material moving $41,847 $44,963 $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

$88,438
Median household income in Straban Township
Median household income (USD)
Straban Township
$88,438
Adams County
$84,092
Pennsylvania
$77,971
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Straban 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

$47,778
Per capita income in Straban Township
Per capita income (USD)
Straban Township
$47,778
Adams County
$40,973
Pennsylvania
$44,355
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Straban 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

$115,849
Average household income in Straban Township
Avg household income (USD)
Straban Township
$115,849
Adams County
$102,363
Pennsylvania
$107,538
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Straban 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

$115,849
Mean household income
$88,438
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Straban Township $27,411
Adams County $18,271
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 Straban Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Straban Township and peer geographies.
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Total households 1,897 40,841 5,274,853
Median household income $88,438 $84,092 $77,971
Mean household income $115,849 $102,363 $107,538
Mean-median gap $27,411 $18,271 $29,567
Family households 1,229 28,229 3,291,192
Median family income $134,718 $102,572 $100,262
Mean family income $146,021 $119,783 $130,780
Mean-median gap $11,303 $17,211 $30,518
Non-family households 668 12,612 1,983,661
Median non-family income $49,412 $46,773 $45,541
Mean non-family income $57,663 $57,764 $64,714
Mean-median gap $8,251 $10,991 $19,173
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $47,778 $40,973 $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

70.2%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Straban Township
70.2%
Adams County
74.5%
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
42.5% of households (807) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $32,666
SSI (disability)
4.2% of households (80) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $10,926
Cash Assistance
2.5% of households (48) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $10,926
SNAP / Food Stamps
6.1% of households (116) 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 Straban Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Total households 1,897 40,841 5,274,853
Wage-based income
With earnings 70% 75% 75%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 43% 39% 35%
Average social security income $32,666 $26,857 $24,783
Retirement income 49% 35% 27%
Average retirement income $38,475 $31,387 $29,353
SSI (Supplemental security) 4% 4% 6%
Average SSI income $10,926 $12,690 $11,642
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 6% 8% 14%
Cash assistance 3% 2% 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

$134,718
Family households earn $134,718, compared to $49,412 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$88,438
Family households
$134,718
Nonfamily households
$49,412
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

$166,667
Married-couple families earn $166,667, compared to $47,464 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$134,718
Married-couple families
$166,667
Other family types
$47,464
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 Straban Township
Median household and family income by household size in Straban Township, compared with peer geographies.
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Total households 1,897 40,841 5,274,853
Household income by size
1-person $42,241 $40,315 $39,373
2-person $116,908 $87,721 $87,784
3-person $160,313 $120,332 $108,842
4-person $165,375 $130,438 $128,057
5-person $— $116,250 $122,318
6-person $166,250 $101,103 $120,198
7-person or more $— $155,833 $115,583
Total families 1,229 28,229 3,291,192
Family income by size
2-person $124,219 $87,164 $84,994
3-person $163,750 $117,608 $106,846
4-person $166,500 $132,858 $129,682
5-person $— $109,590 $124,775
6-person $166,250 $112,872 $121,519
7-person or more $— $162,861 $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

42.66%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
5.07%
of all household income
Top 20%
42.66%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 5.07% — meaning the top 20% hold 8.4 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%

$355,652
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
15.42%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
15.35%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $355,652 and hold 15.35% of all household income — about the same as the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 15.42%
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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
23.7%
$50K - $100K
30.9%
$100K - $150K
14.8%
$150K - $200K
15%
Over $200K
15.7%
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

45.5%
of all households, 863 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Straban Township 45.5%
Adams County 41%
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 Straban Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Straban Township, compared with peer geographies.
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Median household income $88,438 $84,092 $77,971
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 1.6% 3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.4% 1.7% 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.1% 5.5% 6.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 2.6% 6.4% 6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 14% 11% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 17.7% 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 21.4% 17.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 15% 10.2% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 15.7% 9.4% 11.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 9.7% 16.6% 22%
Share below $75,000 41.8% 45.3% 48.4%
Share above $100,000 45.5% 41% 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
0.39
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Straban Township 0.39
Adams County 0.4
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

$247,129
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Straban Township
$247,129
Adams County
$226,464
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 Straban Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $44,620 $40,461 $32,067
Lower 20% $72,700 $68,078 $61,442
Middle 20% $115,457 $101,589 $97,586
Upper 20% $172,310 $149,009 $154,678
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $242,047 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $29,393 $23,170 $16,831
Lower 20% $59,977 $53,776 $46,491
Middle 20% $91,815 $83,885 $78,498
Upper 20% $150,929 $124,519 $122,764
Top 20% $247,129 $226,464 $273,107
Top 5% $355,652 $350,673 $484,206
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 5.07% 4.53% 3.13%
Lower 20% 10.35% 10.51% 8.65%
Middle 20% 15.85% 16.39% 14.6%
Upper 20% 26.06% 24.33% 22.83%
Top 20% 42.66% 44.25% 50.79%
Top 5% 15.35% 17.13% 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 Straban Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 1,794 White households (94.6% of all households), the median household income is $88,542.
Black
Among the 8 Black or African American households (0.4% 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 Straban Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Adams County and Pennsylvania.
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
All Residents $88,438 $84,092 $77,971
White $88,542 $84,785 $83,152
Black or African American $— $59,455 $49,610
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $118,864 $60,000
Asian $— $114,712 $103,069
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $51,907
Some Other Race $— $50,104 $52,815
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $89,583 $70,485
Hispanic or Latino $— $58,042 $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

7.1%
7.1% of residents, or 320 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Straban Township
7.1%
Adams 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

1.1%
1.1% of full-time, year-round workers, or 17 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Straban Township
1.1%
Adams County
1.1%
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

17.9%
17.9% of children under 18, or 130 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Straban Township
17.9%
Adams County
12.6%
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

5.9%
5.9% of adults aged 65 and older, or 67 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Straban Township
5.9%
Adams County
6.1%
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
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
Overall poverty rate 7.1% 8.2% 11.7%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 17.9% 12.6% 15.6%
Under 5 years 25.4% 13% 16.9%
5 to 17 years 15.2% 12.5% 15.2%
18 to 64 years 4.7% 7.5% 11%
18 to 34 years 5.7% 8.8% 13.6%
35 to 64 years 4.4% 6.9% 9.5%
65 years and over 5.9% 6.1% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 8.2% 7% 10.5%
Female 6% 9.4% 12.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.1% 1.1% 1.8%
Worked part time or part year 5.6% 11% 14%
Did not work 9.1% 12.8% 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

5.5%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
5.5%
Family
3.7%
Nonfamily
8.7%
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

3.7%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
3.7%
Married-couple
1.5%
Other families
15.1%
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 Straban Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 3.7% 5% 8%
Householder under 25 years —% 7.7% 28.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 5.5% 8.2% 11.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 3.7% 4.1% 5.8%
Householder 65 years and over 2.3% 3% 5.2%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 8.7% 12.7% 19%
Householder under 25 years —% 15.1% 35.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 12.7% 8.6% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 7.8% 15.1% 21.8%
Householder 65 years and over 8% 12.6% 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
3.2% of White residents, or 131 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
65.2% of Black or African American residents, or 15 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 Straban Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Straban Township and peer geographies.
Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania
All Residents 7.1% 8.2% 11.7%
White 3.2% 7.5% 8.8%
Black or African American 65.2% 4.7% 23.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 24.3%
Asian 62.8% 22% 12.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 17.3%
Some Other Race 0% 18.5% 25.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 48.4% 13.7% 17%
Hispanic or Latino 62% 18.5% 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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