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East Side

Pennsylvania · 247 residents · 1.154 sq mi
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East Side has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,063. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,900. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
247
−15%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
214 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
+18%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1993124255386511990201020202024East Side
2024457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,063
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$28,728
+90%since 2000
from $15,132 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(211)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(13)
Asian1.6%(4)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score23.2%(57)
Diversity Score
23
+1228%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Side, Pennsylvania?

East Side, Pennsylvania has about 247 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Side, Pennsylvania earns about $64,063 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 $106,900, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in East Side, Pennsylvania?

About 14.8% 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 18.7% of people in East Side, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Side, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, East Side, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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