Rheems, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rheems, Pennsylvania had a total population of 2,426, the 581st largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $96,667, which is 24% higher than the state average. 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
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.0%.
Rheems Quick Facts
How Rheems 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 | 2,526 | 2,426 | -4.0% |
| Median household income | $93,229 | $96,667 | +3.7% |
| Median home value | $257,500 | $265,400 | +3.1% |
How Rheems 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+)
Rheems 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 Rheems
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah College | 2,329 | N/A | N/A | 70.3% | 0.0% |
| Sand Hill | 2,513 | $100,583 | $227,400 | 22.8% | 1.6% |
| Parkside | 2,321 | $93,929 | $212,600 | 26.9% | 7.7% |
| Oak Hills | 2,513 | $90,926 | $285,800 | 39.4% | 6.5% |
| Gold Key Lake | 2,563 | $99,125 | $233,400 | 26.2% | 8.6% |
Population Overview
Rheems is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. The total population is 2,426. It ranks as the 581st most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Rheems is 37.1 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Rheems is $96,667. This is 24% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 20% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Rheems. 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 2.0%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $265,400. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Rheems is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Rheems has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.
Education
33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 95.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Rheems, 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 Rheems, Pennsylvania?
Rheems, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,426 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rheems, PA?
The median household income in Rheems is $96,667, which is 20% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Rheems, PA?
The ACS sample for Rheems 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 Rheems, Pennsylvania?
Rheems's population is 97.3% White, 2.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Rheems, PA?
The median home value in Rheems is $265,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.7x.
How educated is Rheems, Pennsylvania?
33.8% of adults (25+) in Rheems hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.