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Earlston

Pennsylvania · 1,049 residents · 1.08 sq mi
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Earlston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,736. Population has fallen 15% since 2019, a loss of 192 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,049
−15%since 2019
from 1,241 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
971 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
−11%since 2019
from 54.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7689021K1K1K201020202024Earlston
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,736
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,316 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,245
+7%since 2019
from $23,621 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $97,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
22.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+20%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(982)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.3%(46)
Diversity Score12.8%(134)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+8%since 2019
from 21.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Female
60.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Earlston, Pennsylvania?

Earlston, Pennsylvania has about 1,049 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Earlston, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Earlston, Pennsylvania earns about $51,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Earlston, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Earlston, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $118,300.

How educated are people in Earlston, Pennsylvania?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Earlston, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Earlston, Pennsylvania?

About 4.6% of people in Earlston, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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