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The Borough of Orwigsburg had a population of 3,005 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Orwigsburg is located at latitude 40.6548 and longitude -76.1008 in Schuylkill County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Orwigsburg encompass a land area of 2.17 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Schuylkill County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Borough of Orwigsburg has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,005 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,385 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $84,063 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,034 |
| Median Home Value | $213,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,107 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 747 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 304 (27.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 (5.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,051 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Family Households | 652 (62.0%) |
The table below compares Orwigsburg to the other 2,002 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 472 | 76th |
| Population Density | # 945 | 53rd |
| Median Household Income | # 564 | 72nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 387 | 81st |
| Diversity Index | # 999 | 50th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
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