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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East York

Pennsylvania · 8,782 residents · 2.778 sq mi
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East York is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,689. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $115,000. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,782
+3%since 1990
from 8,487 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,161 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 3,055 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
46.1
−3%since 1990
from 47.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,689
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,562 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,883
+28%since 1990
from $19,412 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $506 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−2%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(8,333)
Black0.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(45)
Asian1%(89)
Diversity Score5.7%(487)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(8,228)
Black1.5%(129)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(118)
Asian2.4%(211)
Diversity Score12.7%(1,116)
Diversity Score
13
+121%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−17%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East York, Pennsylvania?

East York, Pennsylvania has about 8,782 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East York, Pennsylvania earns about $48,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East York, Pennsylvania expensive?

In East York, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $115,000, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in East York, Pennsylvania?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in East York, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East York, Pennsylvania?

About 3.1% of people in East York, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has East York, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, East York, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 295 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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