Liverpool borough, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Liverpool borough is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Perry County. The total population is 977. It ranks as the 1008th most populous out of 1,993 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Liverpool borough is 40.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Liverpool borough is $57,604. This is 24% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $151,700. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Liverpool borough is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Liverpool borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Liverpool borough, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,993 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. For official data, visit data.census.gov.