Quarryville, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Quarryville, Pennsylvania had a total population of 2,856, the 498th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $79,744, which is 2% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Quarryville Quick Facts
How Quarryville 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 | 2,846 | 2,856 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $76,628 | $79,744 | +4.1% |
| Median home value | $244,900 | $293,100 | +19.7% |
How Quarryville 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+)
Quarryville Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Lancaster County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 57,719 | $63,690 | 20.3% | $219,500 |
| Ephrata | 13,772 | $69,735 | 7.9% | $224,400 |
| Elizabethtown | 11,925 | $76,105 | 7.6% | $238,700 |
| Columbia | 10,278 | $54,437 | 21.4% | $196,500 |
| Willow Street | 9,647 | $109,675 | 3.3% | $314,700 |
| Lititz | 9,619 | $88,576 | 4.1% | $299,900 |
| Millersville | 8,982 | $67,866 | 23.1% | $277,600 |
| Mount Joy | 8,344 | $90,061 | 9.1% | $266,500 |
| Leola | 7,448 | $91,154 | 4.8% | $339,200 |
| New Holland | 5,780 | $63,182 | 10.7% | $238,100 |
Cities Similar to Quarryville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock University | 2,853 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Hyde Park | 2,846 | $78,929 | $173,700 | 13.1% | 5.2% |
| Mohnton | 2,922 | $80,745 | $237,500 | 40.3% | 9.6% |
| Lima | 2,812 | $76,932 | $396,300 | 36.3% | 3.8% |
| Manchester | 2,803 | $77,202 | $195,900 | 23.7% | 7.2% |
Population Overview
Quarryville is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. The total population is 2,856. It ranks as the 498th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Quarryville is 40.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Quarryville is $79,744. This is 2% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $293,100. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 58.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Quarryville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.1% of the population. Asian residents account for 7.7%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.7% vs 3.8%).
Education
26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 90.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Quarryville, 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 Quarryville, Pennsylvania?
Quarryville, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,856 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Quarryville, PA?
The median household income in Quarryville is $79,744, which is 1% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Quarryville, PA?
The poverty rate in Quarryville is 14.3%. This means approximately 400 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Quarryville, Pennsylvania?
Quarryville's population is 79.1% White, 2.4% Black, 6.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 7.7% Asian.
What is the median home value in Quarryville, PA?
The median home value in Quarryville is $293,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.
How educated is Quarryville, Pennsylvania?
26.6% of adults (25+) in Quarryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.