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East Freedom

Pennsylvania · 597 residents · 0.495 sq mi
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East Freedom has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $106,000. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
597
−3%since 2023
from 613 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,206 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,238 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.3
+42%since 2023
from 39.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5056477909321K201020202024East Freedom
2024597
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,212
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,479 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,002
Unchangedsince 2023
from $30,891 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
+4%since 2023
from 0.276 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information43.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $99,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+3%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(596)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(17)
Diversity Score6.7%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(587)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(10)
Diversity Score4.1%(25)
Diversity Score
4
−39%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−3%since 2023
from 23.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Female
51.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Freedom, Pennsylvania?

East Freedom, Pennsylvania has about 597 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Freedom, Pennsylvania earns about $77,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Freedom, Pennsylvania expensive?

In East Freedom, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $106,000.

How educated are people in East Freedom, Pennsylvania?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Freedom, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Freedom, Pennsylvania?

About 2.5% of people in East Freedom, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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