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East Petersburg

Pennsylvania · 4,450 residents · 1.208 sq mi
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East Petersburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,222. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $111,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,450
+6%since 1990
from 4,197 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,684 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 3,474 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.3
+7%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024East Petersburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,222
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,192 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,979
+37%since 1990
from $16,028 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $480 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
15.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(4,182)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(99)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(4,166)
Black1.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(127)
Asian1.1%(47)
Diversity Score12.8%(567)
Diversity Score
13
+442%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 24.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−25%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania?

East Petersburg, Pennsylvania has about 4,450 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania earns about $52,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Petersburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In East Petersburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $111,000, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 2.7% of people in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Petersburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, East Petersburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 253 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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