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East Freedom

Pennsylvania · 972 residents · 0.495 sq mi
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East Freedom has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,847. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2011. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $132,400. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
972
+58%vs 2011
vs 615 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,964 / sq mi
+58%vs 2011
vs 1,242 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−23%vs 2011
vs 50.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5056477909321K201020202024East Freedom
2024597
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,847
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,431 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,382
−15%vs 2011
vs $20,555 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+20.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
+10%vs 2011
vs 0.267 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance22.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical22.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade21.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $99,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $645 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.2% in 2011
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+51%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(589)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(26)
Diversity Score10.1%(62)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(933)
Black1.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.6%(35)
Diversity Score14.2%(138)
Diversity Score
14
+40%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+29%vs 2011
vs 29.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.8%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−12.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.6% in 2011
Female
47.8%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.6%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Freedom, Pennsylvania?

East Freedom, Pennsylvania has about 972 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Freedom, Pennsylvania earns about $32,847 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 $132,400, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in East Freedom, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% 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 29.0% of people in East Freedom, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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