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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Economy

Pennsylvania · 9,519 residents · 17.871 sq mi
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Economy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $68,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,519
+2%vs 2000
vs 9,363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
533 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 524 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.4
−15%vs 2000
vs 41.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,304
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,446 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,056
−42%vs 2000
vs $22,453 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.4%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$68,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $111,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$398
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $570 in 2000
US average: $450
94.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.7% in 2000
5.8% rent
1.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(9,174)
Black0.7%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(41)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(321)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(9,452)
Black0.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(14)
Diversity Score2.7%(257)
3
−21%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.9%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+46%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Economy, Pennsylvania?

Economy, Pennsylvania has about 9,519 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Economy, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Economy, Pennsylvania earns about $35,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Economy, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Economy, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Economy, Pennsylvania?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Economy, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Economy, Pennsylvania?

About 5.4% of people in Economy, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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