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East Smithfield

Pennsylvania · 208 residents · 1.496 sq mi
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East Smithfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,500. Population has fallen 38% since 2023, a loss of 128 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $200,000. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208
−38%since 2023
from 336 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
139 / sq mi
−38%since 2023
from 225 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+41%since 2023
from 34.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
19523427231034920232024East Smithfield
2024208
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,938 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,094
+15%since 2023
from $25,390 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+31%since 2023
from 0.270 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $200,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,075 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+18%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(6)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score5.1%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.9%(6)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score8.2%(17)
Diversity Score
8
+60%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+4%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
Female
55.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Smithfield, Pennsylvania?

East Smithfield, Pennsylvania has about 208 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Smithfield, Pennsylvania earns about $68,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Smithfield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In East Smithfield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $200,000, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in East Smithfield, Pennsylvania?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Smithfield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Smithfield, Pennsylvania?

About 3.4% of people in East Smithfield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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