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Sinking Spring

County:
Berks County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.241
State:
Pennsylvania

Sinking Spring is a borough located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Sinking Spring has a 2026 population of 4,353. Sinking Spring is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,275 in 2020.

The median household income in Sinking Spring is $82,500 with a poverty rate of 7.83%. The median age in Sinking Spring is 38.3 years: 33.3 years for males, and 40.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.6 males.

4.4K
Total Population
3,509
Density (mi²)
13 0.3%
Growth

Sinking Spring Population

Sinking Spring Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,353130.3%
20254,340130.3%
20244,327290.67%
20234,298210.49%
20224,27740.09%
20214,273-7-0.16%
20204,2751744.24%
20194,101-11-0.27%
20184,112140.34%
20174,09870.17%
20164,09100%
20154,091-3-0.07%
20144,094771.92%
20134,017200.5%
20123,997-1-0.03%
20113,99860.15%
20103,992-16-0.4%
20002,639220.84%
19802,617-245-8.56%
19702,86200%

Median Age

Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 33.3 years

Sinking Spring Adults

There are 3,304 adults, (746 of whom are seniors) in Sinking Spring.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,345 (54.8%)
Male: 1,936 (45.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Sinking Spring includes 73.53% White, 10% other race, 6.61% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,14873.53%
Other race42810%
Two or more races3397.92%
Asian2836.61%
Black or African American711.66%
Native American120.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race42810%
Two or more races2415.63%
White2094.88%
Black or African American350.82%
Native American120.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,93968.65%
Asian2836.61%
Two or more races982.29%
Black or African American360.84%

Sinking Spring Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Sinking Spring 's average per capita income is $54,321. Household income levels show a median of $82,500. The poverty rate stands at 7.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$139,236-
Families$102,917$129,183
Households$82,500$103,650
Non Families$35,802$49,372

$54,321

Average Income

$82,500

Median Household Income

7.83%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)