Hinkletown, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hinkletown, Pennsylvania had a total population of 181, the 1746th largest community in Pennsylvania. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 33.3% is notably above the national average.
Hinkletown Quick Facts
How Hinkletown Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 238 | 181 | -23.9% |
How Hinkletown Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Hinkletown Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Cities Similar to Hinkletown
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Mills | 181 | $77,188 | $164,700 | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| Elgin | 181 | $61,518 | $99,300 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| Hartstown | 181 | $31,786 | $175,000 | 4.6% | 19.3% |
| Sandy Ridge | 181 | N/A | N/A | 22.1% | 28.2% |
| Mingoville | 180 | N/A | N/A | 11.1% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 181, Hinkletown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Hinkletown is a small community located in Pennsylvania. The total population is 181. It ranks as the 1746th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hinkletown is 75.8 years. This is 85% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 7.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 58.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Hinkletown. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 33.3%. This is 534% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. 43.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% lower than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Hinkletown was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 14.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Hinkletown, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hinkletown, Pennsylvania?
Hinkletown, Pennsylvania has a population of 181 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hinkletown, PA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Hinkletown — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Hinkletown, PA?
The ACS sample for Hinkletown recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Hinkletown, Pennsylvania?
Hinkletown's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Hinkletown, PA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Hinkletown — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Hinkletown, Pennsylvania?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Hinkletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.