Chinchilla, PA

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Chinchilla Overview

2,186
TOTAL POPULATION
1,003
MALE POPULATION
1,183
FEMALE POPULATION
84.78
MALES / 100 FEMALES
117.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,747
PER CAPITA INCOME
$158,603
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$109,231
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
1.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
98.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,124
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chinchilla Area Codes

Race in Chinchilla

The most populous races in Chinchilla are White / Caucasian (2,005 | 91.7%), Hispanic or Latino (136 | 6.2%), and Two or more Races (82 | 3.7%).
Race in Chinchilla
Race# Population% Population
Asian813.7%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1366.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,00591.7%
Two or more Races823.7%
Some other Race180.8%
Total2,186100.0%

Ancestry in Chinchilla

The most populous ancestries reported in Chinchilla are Irish (697 | 31.9%), Italian (400 | 18.3%), Polish (285 | 13.0%), German (230 | 10.5%), and American (120 | 5.5%), together accounting for 79.2% of all Chinchilla residents.
Ancestry in Chinchilla
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1205.5%
Canadian140.6%
Dutch70.3%
English914.2%
French130.6%
German23010.5%
Irish69731.9%
Italian40018.3%
Latvian150.7%
Mexican321.5%
Polish28513.0%
Puerto Rican884.0%
Russian894.1%
Scottish572.6%
Swiss130.6%
Welsh703.2%
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Immigrants in Chinchilla

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chinchilla came from Asia (81 | 3.7%), Pakistan (81 | 3.7%), South Central Asia (81 | 3.7%), Eastern Europe (57 | 2.6%), and Europe (57 | 2.6%), together accounting for 16.4% of all Chinchilla residents.
Immigrants in Chinchilla
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia813.7%
Canada271.2%
Central America120.5%
Eastern Europe572.6%
Europe572.6%
Latin America120.5%
Mexico120.5%
Pakistan813.7%
Russia572.6%
South Central Asia813.7%
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Sex and Age in Chinchilla

Sex and Age in Chinchilla

The most populous age groups in Chinchilla are 10 to 14 Years (134 | 13.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (133 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chinchilla
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (3.6%)28 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Years89 (8.9%)99 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Years134 (13.4%)124 (10.5%)
15 to 19 Years43 (4.3%)81 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years42 (4.2%)62 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years53 (5.3%)133 (11.2%)
30 to 34 Years133 (13.3%)125 (10.6%)
35 to 39 Years15 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years19 (1.9%)66 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years53 (5.3%)55 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years80 (8.0%)29 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years27 (2.7%)82 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years65 (6.5%)32 (2.7%)
65 to 69 Years102 (10.2%)82 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years47 (4.7%)69 (5.8%)
75 to 79 Years41 (4.1%)22 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years9 (0.9%)48 (4.1%)
85 Years and over15 (1.5%)46 (3.9%)
Total1,003 (100.0%)1,183 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chinchilla

Median Family Size in Chinchilla

The median family size in Chinchilla is 3.65 persons per family, with single female/mother families (77 | 15.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.53 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (20 | 4.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.85 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chinchilla
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple396 (80.3%)3.32
Single Male/Father20 (4.1%)2.85
Single Female/Mother77 (15.6%)5.53
Total Families493 (100.0%)3.65

Median Household Size in Chinchilla

The median household size in Chinchilla is 2.80 persons per household, with single female/mother households (77 | 9.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.53 persons per household. non-family households (287 | 36.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chinchilla
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple396 (50.8%)3.32
Single Male/Father20 (2.6%)2.85
Single Female/Mother77 (9.9%)5.53
Non-family287 (36.8%)1.35
Total Households780 (100.0%)2.80

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chinchilla

Out of a total of 780 households in Chinchilla, 493 (63.2%) are family households, while 287 (36.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 211, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 195.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chinchilla
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-195 (25.0%)
2-Person Households211 (27.1%)92 (11.8%)
3-Person Households75 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households100 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households42 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households29 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households36 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (63.2%)287 (36.8%)

Female Fertility in Chinchilla

Fertility by Age in Chinchilla

Female Fertility by Age in Chinchilla
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chinchilla

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chinchilla
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Chinchilla

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chinchilla
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chinchilla

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chinchilla
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Chinchilla

Income Overview in Chinchilla

Per Capita Income in Chinchilla is $48,747, while median incomes of families and households are $158,603 and $109,231 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,186$48,747
Median Family Income493$158,603
Mean Family Income493$152,844
Median Household Income780$109,231
Mean Household Income780$134,165
Income Deficit493$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,1861.67%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,18698.33¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1860.37

Earnings by Sex in Chinchilla

Average Earnings in Chinchilla are $58,333, $58,147 for men and $59,135 for women, a difference of 1.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Chinchilla
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male585 (50.3%)$58,147
Female577 (49.7%)$59,135
Total1,162 (100.0%)$58,333

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chinchilla

The most common earnings brackets in Chinchilla are $100,000+ for men (178 | 30.4%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (178 | 30.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chinchilla
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less13 (2.2%)18 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99937 (6.3%)19 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)18 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49934 (5.8%)9 (1.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99944 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99935 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)77 (13.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)29 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99972 (12.3%)62 (10.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9999 (1.5%)15 (2.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99911 (1.9%)33 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99910 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99988 (15.0%)13 (2.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)32 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (9.2%)178 (30.8%)
$100,000+178 (30.4%)74 (12.8%)
Total585 (100.0%)577 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chinchilla

Average earnings in Chinchilla are $59,754 for men and $79,125 for women, a difference of 24.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,917, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $102,917. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $91,065, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $27,348.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chinchilla
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$102,917$91,065
Total$59,754$79,125

Family Income in Chinchilla

Family Income Brackets in Chinchilla

According to the Chinchilla family income data, there are 160 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Chinchilla
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,999285.7%
$50,000 to $74,999479.5%
$75,000 to $99,999336.7%
$100,000 to $149,99910320.9%
$150,000 to $199,99916032.5%
$200,000+12224.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chinchilla

5-person families (42 | 8.5%) account for the highest median family income in Chinchilla with $236,154 per family, while 2-person families (211 | 42.8%) have the highest median income of $65,404 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chinchilla
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families211 (42.8%)$130,809
3-Person Families75 (15.2%)$0
4-Person Families100 (20.3%)$182,222
5-Person Families42 (8.5%)$236,154
6-Person Families29 (5.9%)$0
7+ Person Families36 (7.3%)$0
Total493 (100.0%)$158,603

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chinchilla

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chinchilla
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners24 (4.9%)$0
1 Earner175 (35.5%)$112,940
2 Earners216 (43.8%)$191,310
3+ Earners78 (15.8%)$202,759
Total493 (100.0%)$158,603

Household Income in Chinchilla

Household Income Brackets in Chinchilla

With 193 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Chinchilla, accounting for 24.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Chinchilla
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000314.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99991.2%
$25,000 to $34,999395.0%
$35,000 to $49,999283.6%
$50,000 to $74,999648.2%
$75,000 to $99,99919324.7%
$100,000 to $149,99911614.9%
$150,000 to $199,99916020.5%
$200,000+14017.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chinchilla

The median household income in Chinchilla is $109,231, with the highest median household income of $200,590 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 233 households (29.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chinchilla
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years238 (30.5%)$91,451
45 to 64 Years233 (29.9%)$200,590
65+ Years309 (39.6%)$99,602
Total780 (100.0%)$109,231

Poverty in Chinchilla

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chinchilla

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chinchilla
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (26.7%)
Total0 (0.0%)31 (2.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chinchilla

According to the poverty statistics in Chinchilla, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chinchilla
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
5 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years132 (100.0%)186 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years54 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)
15 Years13 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years30 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years42 (100.0%)81 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years186 (100.0%)258 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years34 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years133 (100.0%)84 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years92 (100.0%)114 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years149 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)
75 Years and over65 (100.0%)85 (73.3%)
Total1,003 (100.0%)1,152 (97.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chinchilla

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chinchilla
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total396 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chinchilla

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chinchilla
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chinchilla

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chinchilla
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Chinchilla

Employment by Class of Employer in Chinchilla

Among the 1,006 employed individuals in Chinchilla, private company employees (659 | 65.5%), local government employees (199 | 19.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (103 | 10.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chinchilla
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees65965.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)353.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)101.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations10310.2%
Local Government Employees19919.8%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,006100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chinchilla

According to the labor force statistics for Chinchilla, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,619), 69.4% or 1,124 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 87 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 104 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.9% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chinchilla
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years19 (28.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years186 (100.0%)33 (17.7%)
30 to 34 Years196 (76.0%)41 (20.9%)
35 to 44 Years100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years205 (94.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years95 (31.7%)13 (13.7%)
75 Years and over13 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,124 (69.4%)87 (7.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chinchilla

According to labor force statistics for Chinchilla, 92.3% of individuals (893) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (967) are in the labor force, with 8.3% or 74 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 30 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 55.7% or 59 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chinchilla
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School30 (100.0%)15 (50.0%)
High School Diploma105 (70.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree106 (86.2%)69 (55.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher652 (98.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total893 (92.3%)80 (8.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chinchilla

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chinchilla are Management (234 | 22.6%), Community & Social Service (206 | 19.9%), Education Instruction & Library (174 | 16.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (41 | 4.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (36 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chinchilla

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chinchilla, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (88.5%), and Community & Social Service (84.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chinchilla
OccupationMaleFemale
Management136 (58.1%)98 (41.9%)
Business & Financial10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 33 (16.0%)173 (84.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library20 (11.5%)154 (88.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment13 (40.6%)19 (59.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating13 (31.7%)28 (68.3%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total (Category)228 (43.3%)299 (56.7%)
Total (Overall)519 (50.0%)518 (49.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chinchilla are Security & Protection (81 | 7.8%), Law Enforcement (81 | 7.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (77 | 7.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (19 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Chinchilla

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Chinchilla
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)77 (43.5%)100 (56.5%)
Total (Overall)519 (50.0%)518 (49.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chinchilla are Office & Administration (167 | 16.1%), and Sales & Related (101 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chinchilla

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chinchilla
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related92 (91.1%)9 (8.9%)
Office & Administration72 (43.1%)95 (56.9%)
Total (Category)164 (61.2%)104 (38.8%)
Total (Overall)519 (50.0%)518 (49.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chinchilla

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chinchilla
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)519 (50.0%)518 (49.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chinchilla are Transportation (52 | 5.0%), and Production (13 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chinchilla

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chinchilla
OccupationMaleFemale
Production13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation37 (71.2%)15 (28.8%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)50 (76.9%)15 (23.1%)
Total (Overall)519 (50.0%)518 (49.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chinchilla

Employment Industries in Chinchilla

The major employment industries in Chinchilla include Educational Services (289 | 27.9%), Retail Trade (168 | 16.2%), Professional & Scientific (121 | 11.7%), Administrative & Support (120 | 11.6%), and Public Administration (81 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Chinchilla

Employment Industries by Sex in Chinchilla

The Chinchilla industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Educational Services (93.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chinchilla
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Retail Trade134 (79.8%)34 (20.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance15 (23.4%)49 (76.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific74 (61.2%)47 (38.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services20 (6.9%)269 (93.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance28 (59.6%)19 (40.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Total519 (50.0%)518 (49.9%)

Education in Chinchilla

School Enrollment in Chinchilla

The most common levels of schooling among the 762 students in Chinchilla are middle school (221 | 29.0%), elementary school (188 | 24.7%), and college / undergraduate (160 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Chinchilla
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten374.9%
Elementary School18824.7%
Middle School22129.0%
High School10513.8%
College / Undergraduate16021.0%
Graduate / Professional516.7%
Total762100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chinchilla

Out of a total of 762 students who are enrolled in schools in Chinchilla, 175 (23.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 587 (77.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 19 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 188 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chinchilla
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds258 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds22 (21.1%)82 (78.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
35 Years and over14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total587 (77.0%)175 (23.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chinchilla

Education (270 | 31.0%), business (192 | 22.0%), science & technology (111 | 12.7%), computers & mathematics (49 | 5.6%), and literature & languages (47 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 872 individuals in Chinchilla who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chinchilla
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics495.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences273.1%
Psychology445.1%
Social Sciences283.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology11112.7%
Business19222.0%
Education27031.0%
Literature & Languages475.4%
Liberal Arts & History333.8%
Visual & Performing Arts192.2%
Communications434.9%
Arts & Humanities91.0%
Total872100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chinchilla

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chinchilla

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chinchilla are males with 2 vehicles (345, accounting for 70.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (276, making up 66.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chinchilla
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)81 (15.6%)
2 Vehicles345 (70.7%)276 (53.3%)
3 Vehicles90 (18.4%)86 (16.6%)
4 Vehicles18 (3.7%)38 (7.3%)
5 or more Vehicles35 (7.2%)37 (7.1%)
Total488 (100.0%)518 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chinchilla

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chinchilla are 10 to 14 minutes (302 commuters, 32.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (151 commuters, 16.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (143 commuters, 15.3%).
Commute Time in Chinchilla
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes727.7%
10 to 14 Minutes30232.2%
15 to 19 Minutes14315.3%
20 to 24 Minutes15116.1%
25 to 29 Minutes232.5%
30 to 34 Minutes13214.1%
35 to 39 Minutes151.6%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes202.1%
60 to 89 Minutes505.3%
90 or more Minutes293.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Chinchilla

The most common commute times in Chinchilla are 20 to 24 minutes (120 commuters, 26.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (248 commuters, 51.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chinchilla
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes28 (6.2%)44 (9.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes54 (11.9%)248 (51.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes110 (24.3%)33 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes120 (26.6%)31 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes13 (2.9%)10 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes113 (25.0%)19 (3.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)20 (4.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)50 (10.3%)
90 or more Minutes14 (3.1%)15 (3.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chinchilla

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chinchilla are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (96, 21.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (164, 33.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chinchilla
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM30 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM68 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11 (2.4%)50 (10.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM57 (12.6%)35 (7.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM96 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM74 (16.4%)164 (33.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)133 (27.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM19 (4.2%)46 (9.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM47 (10.4%)29 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (1.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM50 (11.1%)19 (3.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total452 (100.0%)485 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chinchilla

Occupancy by Ownership in Chinchilla

Of the total 780 dwellings in Chinchilla, owner-occupied units account for 630 (80.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 150 (19.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chinchilla
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units63080.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units15019.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units780100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chinchilla

Occupancy by Household Size in Chinchilla
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household19525.0%
2-Person Household30338.9%
3-Person Household759.6%
4+ Person Household20726.5%
Total Housing Units780100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chinchilla

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chinchilla
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household114 (58.5%)81 (41.5%)
2-Person Household249 (82.2%)54 (17.8%)
3-Person Household75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household192 (92.7%)15 (7.2%)
Total Housing Units630 (80.8%)150 (19.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chinchilla

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chinchilla
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
High School Diploma130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher387 (74.1%)135 (25.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chinchilla

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chinchilla
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years18724.0%
35 to 44 Years516.5%
45 to 54 Years8410.8%
55 to 64 Years14919.1%
65 to 74 Years17222.1%
75 to 84 Years9111.7%
85 Years and Over465.9%
Total780100.0%

Housing Finances in Chinchilla

Median Income by Occupancy in Chinchilla

Median Income by Occupancy in Chinchilla
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied630 (80.8%)$138,750
Renter-Occupied150 (19.2%)$90,185
Average780 (100.0%)$109,231

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chinchilla

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chinchilla
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00031 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9999 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99939 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99913 (2.1%)15 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99964 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99958 (9.2%)135 (90.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999116 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more300 (47.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total630 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chinchilla

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chinchilla
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49954 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799101 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999138 (21.9%)54 (36.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499124 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999151 (24.0%)96 (64.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49932 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99915 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more15 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total630 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chinchilla

Housing Structures in Chinchilla

Housing Structures in Chinchilla
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached64582.7%
Single Unit, Attached8110.4%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments546.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total780100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chinchilla

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chinchilla
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached630 (97.7%)15 (2.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total630 (80.8%)150 (19.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chinchilla

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chinchilla
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)135 (90.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms112 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms270 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms248 (39.4%)15 (10.0%)
Total630 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chinchilla

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chinchilla
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas459 (72.9%)135 (90.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)15 (10.0%)
Electricity88 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene54 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels29 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total630 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chinchilla

Household Vehicle Usage in Chinchilla
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle31 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle76 (12.1%)81 (54.0%)
2 Vehicles330 (52.4%)69 (46.0%)
3 or more Vehicles193 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total630 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chinchilla

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chinchilla

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units332298
Median Property Value$255,600$235,300
Median Household Income$113,704$177
Monthly Housing Costs$824$15
Real Estate Taxes$3,840$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chinchilla

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chinchilla
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00039 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99917 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999229 (69.0%)215 (72.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99947 (14.2%)83 (27.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total332 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chinchilla

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chinchilla
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00031 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99939 (11.7%)9 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99937 (11.1%)13 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (9.9%)27 (9.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99969 (20.8%)25 (8.4%)
$150,000 or more123 (37.0%)47 (15.8%)
Total332 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chinchilla

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chinchilla
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x218 (65.7%)158,824 (53,296.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x83 (25.0%)207 (69.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)42 (14.1%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total332 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chinchilla

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chinchilla
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49961 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499271 (81.6%)31 (10.4%)
Total332 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chinchilla

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chinchilla

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chinchilla
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years514 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years389 (91.5%)36 (8.5%)
35 to 44 Years100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years217 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years300 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,150 (98.4%)36 (1.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chinchilla

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chinchilla
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen514 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chinchilla

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chinchilla
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00040 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999145 (89.0%)18 (11.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999295 (94.3%)18 (5.8%)
$100,000 and over1,527 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chinchilla

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chinchilla
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 616 (15.8%)85 (84.2%)
6 to 18 Years133 (25.9%)381 (74.1%)
19 to 25 Years20 (14.1%)142 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years118 (27.8%)316 (74.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)100 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)217 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)206 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years300 (100.0%)157 (52.3%)
75 Years and over181 (100.0%)102 (56.4%)
Total768 (35.1%)1,706 (78.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chinchilla

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chinchilla
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (6.0%)37 (13.0%)
18 to 34 Years87 (38.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (13.4%)54 (35.8%)
75 Years and over49 (75.4%)9 (7.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chinchilla

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chinchilla: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (13.4%)54 (35.8%)
75 Years and over28 (43.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chinchilla: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chinchilla: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (6.0%)37 (13.0%)
18 to 34 Years65 (28.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chinchilla: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over36 (55.4%)9 (7.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chinchilla: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years45 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Chinchilla

Computing Device Access in Chinchilla

Computing Device Access in Chinchilla
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop71091.0%
Smartphone72092.3%
Tablet57774.0%
No Computing Device314.0%
Total780100.0%

Internet Access in Chinchilla

Internet Access in Chinchilla
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet91.1%
Broadband Home61378.6%
Cellular Data Only597.6%
Satellite Internet314.0%
No Internet9912.7%
Total780100.0%

Chinchilla Summary

Chinchilla is a small borough located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, approximately 10 miles south of Scranton. The population of Chinchilla was 1,845 as of the 2010 census.

History

Chinchilla was first settled in the early 1800s by a group of Welsh immigrants. The town was originally known as “Chinchilla Valley” and was named after the chinchilla, a small rodent native to South America. The town was officially incorporated in 1876.
In the late 1800s, Chinchilla was a thriving coal mining town. The coal industry was the main source of employment for the town’s residents. The coal mines were eventually closed in the early 1900s, and the town’s economy shifted to agriculture and light manufacturing.

Geography

Chinchilla is located in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania. The borough is situated in the Lackawanna River Valley, approximately 10 miles south of Scranton. The borough covers an area of 1.2 square miles and is bordered by the townships of Covington, Dalton, and Benton.
The terrain of Chinchilla is mostly hilly, with elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 feet above sea level. The borough is located in a temperate climate zone, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-30s in the winter to the mid-70s in the summer.

Economy

The economy of Chinchilla is largely based on agriculture and light manufacturing. The borough is home to several small businesses, including a lumber mill, a furniture factory, and a dairy farm. The town also has a few retail stores, restaurants, and other small businesses.
The borough is also home to a number of small industrial parks, which provide employment for many of the town’s residents. The industrial parks are home to a variety of businesses, including a plastics manufacturer, a metal fabricator, and a printing company.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Chinchilla was 1,845. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.3% from other races. The median household income was $45,938, and the median family income was $54,844.
The population of Chinchilla is largely Catholic, with the majority of the population belonging to the Roman Catholic Church. The borough is also home to a small number of Protestant churches.

Conclusion

Chinchilla is a small borough located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, approximately 10 miles south of Scranton. The population of Chinchilla was 1,845 as of the 2010 census. The town was first settled in the early 1800s by a group of Welsh immigrants and was originally known as “Chinchilla Valley.” The economy of Chinchilla is largely based on agriculture and light manufacturing. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.3% from other races. The median household income was $45,938, and the median family income was $54,844. The population of Chinchilla is largely Catholic, with the majority of the population belonging to the Roman Catholic Church.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chinchilla?
Total Population of Chinchilla is 2,186.
What is the Total Male Population of Chinchilla?
Total Male Population of Chinchilla is 1,003.
What is the Total Female Population of Chinchilla?
Total Female Population of Chinchilla is 1,183.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chinchilla?
There are 84.78 Males per 100 Females in Chinchilla.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chinchilla?
There are 117.95 Females per 100 Males in Chinchilla.
What is the Median Population Age in Chinchilla?
Median Population Age in Chinchilla is 33.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chinchilla
Average Family Size in Chinchilla is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chinchilla
Average Household Size in Chinchilla is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chinchilla?
Per Capita income in Chinchilla is $48,747.
What is the Median Family Income in Chinchilla?
Median Family Income in Chinchilla is $158,603.
What is the Median Household income in Chinchilla?
Median Household Income in Chinchilla is $109,231.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chinchilla?
Income or Wage Gap in Chinchilla is 1.7%.
Women in Chinchilla earn 98.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chinchilla?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chinchilla is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chinchilla?
There are 1,124 People in the Labor Forcein in Chinchilla.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chinchilla?
69.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Chinchilla.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chinchilla?
Unemployment Rate in Chinchilla is 7.7%.