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East Berwick

Pennsylvania · 2,279 residents · 0.909 sq mi
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East Berwick is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,697. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,800. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,279
+14%since 2000
from 1,998 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,507 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.2
+23%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024East Berwick
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,697
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,489 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,290
+122%since 2000
from $19,531 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
−21%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27%
US avg: 9.9%
Information21.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
RELATED:See current rent listings in East Berwick on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,950)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(97)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,928)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(332)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score32.9%(749)
Diversity Score
33
+580%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.6%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Berwick, Pennsylvania?

East Berwick, Pennsylvania has about 2,279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Berwick, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in East Berwick, Pennsylvania earns about $98,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Berwick, Pennsylvania expensive?

In East Berwick, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $221,800, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in East Berwick, Pennsylvania?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Berwick, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Berwick, Pennsylvania?

About 7.1% of people in East Berwick, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Berwick, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, East Berwick, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 172 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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