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East Petersburg

Pennsylvania · 4,506 residents · 1.208 sq mi
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East Petersburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $161,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,506
+1%since 2000
from 4,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,730 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+4%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024East Petersburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,074
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,222 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,522
+21%since 2000
from $21,979 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+38%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(4,166)
Black1.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(127)
Asian1.1%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(567)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(3,908)
Black2.9%(130)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(309)
Asian1.2%(54)
Other2%(89)
Diversity Score29.5%(1,331)
Diversity Score
30
+132%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania?

East Petersburg, Pennsylvania has about 4,506 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania earns about $55,074 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 $161,800, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 25.4% 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 8.3% 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 309 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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