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East Washington

Pennsylvania · 2,234 residents · 0.449 sq mi
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East Washington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,495. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $196,300. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,234
+16%since 2000
from 1,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,976 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 4,298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
−19%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Washington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,495
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,319 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,766
−6%since 2000
from $32,852 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
48.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
−26%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,994)
Black5.2%(116)
Hispanic / Latino2%(45)
Asian1%(23)
Other2.8%(63)
Diversity Score25.5%(571)
Diversity Score
26
+121%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−5%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
23.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Washington, Pennsylvania?

East Washington, Pennsylvania has about 2,234 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Washington, Pennsylvania earns about $70,495 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 $196,300, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in East Washington, Pennsylvania?

About 58.5% 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 13.0% of people in East Washington, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Washington, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, East Washington, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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