Borough · Pennsylvania
Hallstead, Pennsylvania
Hallstead, borough, in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Hallstead had 1,167 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,174 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,217 (±206). GEOID 4232080.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,167
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,174 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,217 ±206
Median household income
$50,833
±$11,585 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$128,200
±$17,680 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$888
±$277 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Hallstead and what county is it in?
Hallstead is a borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.4 square miles of land, 2,809 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hallstead, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,167 people lived in Hallstead on July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,174 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,217 (±206).
| Measure | Hallstead | Susquehanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,217 ±206 | 38,219 | no clear change |
| Households | 516 ±77 | 15,517 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.26 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 588 ±76 | 21,348 | no clear change |
Hallstead's population since 2000
From 1,216 in 2000 to 1,167 in 2025: down 4.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hallstead 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 Hallstead?
The median resident of Hallstead is 36.9 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.7%.
| Measure | Hallstead | Susquehanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 ±9.0 | 48.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±5.7 pts | 18.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0% ±5.5 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±4.3 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% ±2.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.1% ±8.3 pts | 93.8% | −14.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±2.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±8.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5% ±3.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3% ±2.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±2.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| With a disability | 21.4% ±4.9 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7% ±4.1 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4% ±4.6 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5% ±5.6 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0% ±2.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.2% ±9.1 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.9% ±6.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Hallstead earn?
Half of Hallstead's 516 households earn less than $50,833 a year (±$11,585), against $68,487 in Susquehanna County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $48,873 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hallstead | Susquehanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,833 ±$11,585 | $68,487 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,818 ±$13,241 | $95,074 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,618 ±$6,520 | $39,983 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0% ±7.6 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.0% ±13.2 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.5% ±8.1 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.8% ±7.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.1% ±7.8 pts | 88.4% | – |
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 Hallstead?
Owners occupy 62.8% of Hallstead's occupied homes and renters 37.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $128,200 by its owner (±$17,680). The median renter pays $888 a month including utilities, and 41.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hallstead | Susquehanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $128,200 ±$17,680 | $216,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $888 ±$277 | $933 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.8% ±19.0 pts | 36.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,167 ±$78 | $1,466 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.8% ±8.1 pts | 78.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.2% ±8.1 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Housing units | 588 ±76 | 21,348 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.5% ±4.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.3% ±7.1 pts | 79.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% ±3.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% ±2.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 44.0% ±9.5 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.3% ±7.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
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 Hallstead building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hallstead 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 Hallstead work and get to work?
77.5% of Hallstead's workers drive alone and 15.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.8%.
| Measure | Hallstead | Susquehanna County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.8% ±6.0 pts | 55.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.8% ±7.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5% ±10.0 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.8% ±4.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.6% ±4.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.4% ±7.0 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min ±2.3 | 26.9 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 Hallstead?
No census tract lies mostly in Hallstead; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 322Susquehanna County | 3,389 | $60,789 |
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 Hallstead) · Census block assignment files
How does Hallstead compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hallstead is the 9,702nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 562nd-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Hallstead ranks 1,993rd 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 | 562nd | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,059th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 440th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,993rd | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,702nd | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,876th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 1,365th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 355th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,703rd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,877th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,763rd | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 581st | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,913th | 2,156 |
Hallstead's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Hallstead 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 Hallstead?
19 of the 57 figures for Hallstead 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 Hallstead 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 Hallstead.