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East Washington

Pennsylvania · 1,853 residents · 0.449 sq mi
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East Washington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,000. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $231,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% 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
1,853
−4%since 2000
from 1,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,127 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+1%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Washington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,319 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,014
+28%since 2000
from $32,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,498)
Black7.5%(139)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(83)
Asian1.2%(23)
Other1.1%(20)
Diversity Score33.7%(624)
Diversity Score
34
+192%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+11%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Washington, Pennsylvania?

East Washington, Pennsylvania has about 1,853 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Washington, Pennsylvania earns about $70,000 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 $231,800, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in East Washington, Pennsylvania?

About 51.5% 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 6.7% 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 273 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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