Sinking Spring, PA Profile
Sinking Spring, PA, population 3,635, is located
in Pennsylvania's Berks county,
about 33.6 miles from Allentown and 51.8 miles from Philadelphia.
Through the 90's Sinking Spring's population has grown by about 7%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Sinking Spring has grown by about 30%. Since 2005 Sinking Spring's population has grown by about 6%.
Sinking Spring's property crime levels tend to be higher than Pennsylvania's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Sinking Spring tend to be much lower than Pennsylvania's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 96% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 2,656 | N/A |
| 2001 | 2,795 | 5.23% |
| 2002 | 3,008 | 7.62% |
| 2003 | 3,155 | 4.89% |
| 2004 | 3,326 | 5.42% |
| 2005 | 3,426 | 3.01% |
| 2006 | 3,477 | 1.49% |
| 2007 | 3,541 | 1.84% |
| 2008 | 3,604 | 1.78% |
| 2009 | 3,635 | 0.86% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $35,078 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 226 |
| 2003 | 66 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 82 |
| 2008 | 83 |
| 2009 | 134 |
| 2010 | 265 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 |
0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,773 |
| 2002 | 4,187 |
| 2003 | 3,619 |
| 2004 | 2,561 |
| 2005 | 3,528 |
| 2006 | 2,670 |
| 2007 | 2,005 |
| 2008 | 2,526 |
| 2009 | 2,147 |
| 2010 | 1,832 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
25 |
96 |
5 |
| 2002 |
19 |
85 |
7 |
| 2003 |
15 |
86 |
8 |
| 2004 |
18 |
59 |
4 |
| 2005 |
23 |
86 |
9 |
| 2006 |
19 |
67 |
6 |
| 2007 |
16 |
50 |
7 |
| 2008 |
17 |
67 |
7 |
| 2009 |
20 |
53 |
7 |
| 2010 |
11 |
52 |
6 |
Location
| Elevation | 347 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.3 Square Miles |
