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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Economy

Pennsylvania · 9,363 residents · 17.871 sq mi
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Economy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,446. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $111,500. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% 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

9,363
−2%since 1990
from 9,519 in 1990
1990 – 2025
524 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 533 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+18%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Economy
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,446
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,304 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,453
+72%since 1990
from $13,056 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$570
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $398 in 1990
US average: $602
94.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 94.2% in 1990
5.3% rent
2.1
+10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(9,452)
Black0.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(257)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(9,174)
Black0.7%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(41)
Asian0.3%(26)
Diversity Score3.4%(321)
3
+27%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.7%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.2%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−32%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 9,363 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Economy, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Economy, Pennsylvania earns about $52,446 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 $111,500, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Economy, Pennsylvania?

About 23.7% 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 2.4% of people in Economy, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Economy, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Economy, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 156 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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