Lenkerville, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lenkerville, Pennsylvania had a total population of 775, the 1123rd largest community in Pennsylvania. The poverty rate is 68.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (68.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 9.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Lenkerville Quick Facts
How Lenkerville 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 | 806 | 775 | -3.8% |
How Lenkerville 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+)
Lenkerville Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Dauphin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 50,287 | $48,099 | 30.5% | $124,200 |
| Colonial Park | 18,032 | $73,105 | 9.9% | $231,100 |
| Hershey | 14,242 | $78,587 | 17.6% | $379,200 |
| Progress | 11,017 | $73,030 | 10.4% | $202,500 |
| Middletown | 9,632 | $55,765 | 12.4% | $161,600 |
| Linglestown | 6,957 | $92,558 | 4.2% | $259,400 |
| Rutherford | 6,890 | $83,636 | 8.3% | $214,200 |
| Steelton | 6,296 | $58,194 | 19.6% | $134,800 |
| Lawnton | 4,765 | $84,861 | 2.5% | $222,600 |
| Skyline View | 4,704 | $97,982 | 2.6% | $299,600 |
Cities Similar to Lenkerville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockertown | 775 | $109,167 | $346,300 | 32.3% | 4.9% |
| Millheim | 777 | $73,125 | $246,700 | 27.5% | 6.4% |
| Trumbauersville | 772 | $112,500 | $345,100 | 27.2% | 7.9% |
| New Berlin | 781 | $89,286 | $204,600 | 22.1% | 11.5% |
| Chalfant | 768 | $59,120 | $120,000 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 775, Lenkerville'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
Lenkerville is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Dauphin County. The total population is 775. It ranks as the 1123rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lenkerville is 35.6 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 68.1%. This is 482% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lenkerville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Lenkerville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.1%.
Education
9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lenkerville, 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 Lenkerville, Pennsylvania?
Lenkerville, Pennsylvania has a population of 775 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lenkerville, PA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Lenkerville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lenkerville, PA?
The poverty rate in Lenkerville is 68.1%. This means approximately 528 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lenkerville, Pennsylvania?
Lenkerville's population is 94.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.1% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lenkerville, PA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Lenkerville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Lenkerville, Pennsylvania?
9.9% of adults (25+) in Lenkerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.