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East Washington

Pennsylvania · 1,814 residents (2025 est.) · 0.449 sq mi
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East Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,136. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $253,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,714
−11%since 2000
from 1,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,817 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 4,298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,814 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Washington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,136
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,319 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,346
+35%since 2000
from $32,852 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−19%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−26%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,813)
Black4.2%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,399)
Black7.6%(131)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(113)
Asian1.7%(29)
Other2.5%(42)
Diversity Score40.3%(691)
Diversity Score
40
+249%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2017
from 92.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Washington, Pennsylvania?

East Washington, Pennsylvania has about 1,714 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Washington, Pennsylvania earns about $91,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Washington, Pennsylvania expensive?

In East Washington, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $253,500, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in East Washington, Pennsylvania?

About 46.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Washington, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Washington, Pennsylvania?

About 7.9% of people in East Washington, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Washington, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, East Washington, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 412 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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