Slabtown, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Slabtown, Pennsylvania had a total population of 62, the 1932nd largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $121,875, which is 56% 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
- Household income is 56% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Pennsylvania.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
- Unemployment rate of 12.8% is notably above the national average.
Slabtown Quick Facts
How Slabtown 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 | 111 | 62 | -44.1% |
| Median household income | $90,714 | $121,875 | +34.4% |
| Median home value | $225,000 | $191,100 | -15.1% |
How Slabtown 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+)
Slabtown Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Columbia County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | 13,024 | $51,536 | 26.5% | $179,100 |
| Berwick | 10,317 | $49,800 | 16.5% | $156,500 |
| Espy | 1,624 | $79,038 | 2.3% | $166,900 |
| Catawissa | 1,536 | $51,992 | 16.4% | $145,900 |
| Almedia | 1,271 | $67,361 | 21.6% | $194,000 |
| Mifflinville | 1,193 | $48,173 | 15.3% | $215,300 |
| Lightstreet | 1,156 | $70,739 | 10.2% | $168,400 |
| Millville | 943 | $65,469 | 21.8% | $218,100 |
| Lime Ridge | 842 | $63,148 | 18.3% | $208,100 |
| Briar Creek | 828 | $42,647 | 39.8% | $160,400 |
Cities Similar to Slabtown
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Town | 60 | N/A | $259,100 | 55.0% | 68.3% |
| Schenley | 65 | N/A | N/A | 6.2% | 7.7% |
| Webster | 65 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Curryville | 66 | N/A | $208,300 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Reservoir | 67 | N/A | N/A | 22.4% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 62, Slabtown'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
Slabtown is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Columbia County. The total population is 62. It ranks as the 1932nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Slabtown is 46.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Slabtown is $121,875. This is 56% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 51% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Slabtown. 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 12.8%. This is 144% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $191,100. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Slabtown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Slabtown was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 93.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Slabtown, 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 Slabtown, Pennsylvania?
Slabtown, Pennsylvania has a population of 62 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Slabtown, PA?
The median household income in Slabtown is $121,875, which is 51% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Slabtown, PA?
The ACS sample for Slabtown 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 Slabtown, Pennsylvania?
Slabtown's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Slabtown, PA?
The median home value in Slabtown is $191,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Slabtown, Pennsylvania?
25.6% of adults (25+) in Slabtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.