Halfway House is a CDP located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Halfway House has a 2024 population of 3,390. Halfway House is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually and its population has increased by 11.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,028 in 2020.
The average household income in Halfway House is $133,341 with a poverty rate of 11.83%. The median age in Halfway House is 37.2 years: 36.9 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Halfway House was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,789 | 84.08% |
| Two or more races | 270 | 8.14% |
| Black or African American | 179 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 79 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,203 | 2.75 | 83 | 17 |
| Married | 801 | 3.17 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 185 | 1.13 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Male | 114 | 2.02 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 103 | 3.24 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
83.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 180 | 7.84% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 659 | 28.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 258 | 11.24% |
| High School Graduate | 695 | 30.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 2.22% |
| Some College | 327 | 14.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,863 | 1,767 | 772 |
| Hispanic | 166 | 52 | 0 |
| Black | 146 | 125 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| Asian | 69 | 69 | 61 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,287 | $0 | $55,975 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,750 | $96,771 | $91,713 |
| High School Graduate | $45,337 | $0 | $45,099 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $68,651 | $68,717 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,257 | $68,026 | $55,773 |
| Some College | $83,750 | $76,875 | $86,250 |
$58,257
Average Earnings
$68,026
Average Male
$55,773
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.45% of Halfway House residents speak only English, while 17.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 11.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,673 | 392 | 14.67% |
11.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.44%
Male Poverty Rate
14.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Halfway House is White, with 14.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Halfway House is White, with 14.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.41% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 91.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 57.06% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,625 | $138,988 |
| Households | $113,097 | $133,341 |
| Married Families | $127,109 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $71,868 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
188
Number of Veterans
188
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 6.99% |
| Black | 28 | 19.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.3%
Labor Force Participation
70%
Employment Rate
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.98%
Born in Halfway House
90.56%
Native Born
9.44%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
8.29%
Naturalized
90.56% of Halfway House residents were born in the United States, with 74.98% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,390 | 37 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 3,353 | 36 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 3,317 | -31 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 3,348 | 320 | 10.57% |
| 2020 | 3,028 | 147 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 2,881 | 71 | 2.53% |
| 2018 | 2,810 | 314 | 12.58% |
| 2017 | 2,496 | -166 | -6.24% |
| 2016 | 2,662 | -144 | -5.13% |
| 2015 | 2,806 | -190 | -6.34% |
| 2014 | 2,996 | -172 | -5.43% |
| 2013 | 3,168 | -164 | -4.92% |
| 2012 | 3,332 | 207 | 6.62% |
| 2011 | 3,125 | 244 | 8.47% |
| 2010 | 2,881 | 0 | 0% |