Pine Grove borough, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pine Grove borough is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. The total population is 2,214. It ranks as the 622nd most populous out of 1,993 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pine Grove borough is 45.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 11.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pine Grove borough is $61,187. This is 20% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $124,000. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Pine Grove borough is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Pine Grove borough has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 86.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pine Grove 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.