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Hallam, Pennsylvania
Hallam, borough, in York County, Pennsylvania. Hallam had 2,798 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,775 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,788 (±19). GEOID 4232056.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,798
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,775 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,788 ±19
Median household income
$75,000
±$9,656 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$198,600
±$22,858 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,424
±$81 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Hallam and what county is it in?
Hallam is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.7 square miles of land, 4,167 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hallam is in the York-Hanover, PA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hallam, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,798 people lived in Hallam on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, in line with Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 2,775 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,788 (±19).
| Measure | Hallam | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,788 ±19 | 462,924 | +139 |
| Households | 1,068 ±102 | 181,583 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.61 ±0.25 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,068 ±102 | 189,857 | no clear change |
Hallam's population since 2000
From 1,532 in 2000 to 2,798 in 2025: up 82.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hallam as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hallam?
The median resident of Hallam is 33.7 years old; 31.2% are under 18 and 11.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.9%.
| Measure | Hallam | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 ±3.5 | 41.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.2% ±6.9 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.2% ±4.5 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 51.7% ±8.4 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% ±5.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.8% ±10.9 pts | 78.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±9.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±2.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±2.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.7% ±7.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±3.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5% ±6.7 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2% ±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4% ±5.7 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.3% ±9.2 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2% ±6.7 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.7% ±10.2 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.6% ±9.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hallam earn?
Half of Hallam's 1,068 households earn less than $75,000 a year (±$9,656), against $84,829 in York County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $74,421 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Hallam | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,000 ±$9,656 | $84,829 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,015 ±$9,128 | $104,143 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,796 ±$4,476 | $41,601 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.5% ±11.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.4% ±24.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6% ±8.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±3.0 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 100.0% ±3.0 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hallam?
Owners occupy 48.8% of Hallam's occupied homes and renters 51.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $198,600 by its owner (±$22,858). The median renter pays $1,424 a month including utilities, and 26.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hallam | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $198,600 ±$22,858 | $248,600 | +$28,272 |
| Median gross rent | $1,424 ±$81 | $1,193 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.5% ±15.3 pts | 38.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,029 ±$351 | $1,765 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.8% ±13.0 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.2% ±13.0 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,068 ±102 | 189,857 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 27.9% ±11.7 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.1% ±5.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.2% ±10.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hallam building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hallam in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hallam work and get to work?
84.2% of Hallam's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.7 minutes.
| Measure | Hallam | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.6% ±7.0 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% ±3.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.2% ±10.1 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.1% ±9.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.7 min ±3.5 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hallam?
No census tract lies mostly in Hallam; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 234York County | 5,549 | $79,985 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hallam) · Census block assignment files
How does Hallam compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hallam is the 6,559th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 344th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Hallam ranks 1,166th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 344th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 667th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 214th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,166th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,758th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,308th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 374th | 1,963 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,085th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 2,017th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2,026th | 2,149 |
| Travel time to work | 1,572nd | 2,156 |
Hallam's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Hallam with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hallam?
25 of the 57 figures for Hallam on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hallam are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hallam.