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East Petersburg

Pennsylvania · 4,573 residents · 1.208 sq mi
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East Petersburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,223. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $192,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,573
+3%since 2000
from 4,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,786 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+4%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024East Petersburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,223
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,489
+52%since 2000
from $21,979 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,242
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(3,638)
Black4%(184)
Hispanic / Latino11%(505)
Asian1.3%(60)
Other4.3%(198)
Diversity Score44.3%(2,027)
Diversity Score
44
+248%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+102%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania?

East Petersburg, Pennsylvania has about 4,573 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania earns about $77,223 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 $192,900, and the typical rent is about $1,242 a month.

How educated are people in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 33.2% 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 8.4% 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 376 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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