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East Side

Pennsylvania · 317 residents · 1.154 sq mi
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East Side has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,000. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
317
+9%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
275 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+4%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1993124255386511990201020202024East Side
2024457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,875
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,485
+16%since 2000
from $15,132 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−50.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−33%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(300)
Black2.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(16)
Diversity Score20.7%(66)
Diversity Score
21
+1082%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Side, Pennsylvania?

East Side, Pennsylvania has about 317 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Side, Pennsylvania earns about $36,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Side, Pennsylvania expensive?

In East Side, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in East Side, Pennsylvania?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Side, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Side, Pennsylvania?

About 25.8% of people in East Side, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Side, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, East Side, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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