Slatington Borough, Pennsylvania
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4434 people, 1743 households, and 1190 families living in the borough. The population density was 3354.6 people per square mile (1295.22/km˛), making its Pennsylvania's 335th most densely populated borough. There were 1867 housing units at an average density of 1414.4 per square mile (546.1/km˛). The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.01. In the borough the population is diverse age-wise, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males. The median age was 36 years, The median age of males and females living in Slatington Borough was 34.7 and 37.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 96.23% White, 1.42% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 0.97% from two or more races and 0.77% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $36531, making it the 614th highest borough by median household income in Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $43542, it would be the 624th highest borough by median family income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The per capita income for the borough was $16189, making its Pennsylvania's 901st highest borough by per capita income. The median income was $21815, Males had a median income of $29238 versus $14426 for females.
In 2000, 1162 pupils and students, of which 582 are male and 580 are female, 26.21% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 71 nursery or pri school, 22 kindergarten, 620 elementary school, 289 high school and 160 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4434 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4434 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4430 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4407 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4379 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4373 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4383 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4387 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4391 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4396 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4404 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 47 | 24 | 71 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Elementary school | 322 | 298 | 620 |
| High school | 132 | 157 | 289 |
| College or graduate school | 70 | 90 | 160 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slatington borough, Pennsylvania | $36531 | $43542 | $16189 |
| Lehigh County, Pennsylvania | $43449 | $53147 | $21897 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |