South Tamaqua / Rauschs, PA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in South Tamaqua / Rauschs

Lynnport / Mosserville

Packerton / Normal Square

Demographics of South Tamaqua / Rauschs

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.8%

Households with Children

19.2%

School Enrollment K-12

492

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.9%
School Age (5-17): 14.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 11.2%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.0%
Seniors (65+): 30.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.1%
High School / GED: 38.0%
Some College or Associate's: 29.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.3%
Single Parents: 4.0%
Couples & Adults: 54.3%
Living Alone: 26.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 50.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 85.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 12.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.7%
Spanish: 1.1%
European & Indo-European: 2.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.9%
Middle School (5-8): 3.4%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 81.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources