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Eddystone

Pennsylvania · 2,459 residents · 0.995 sq mi
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Eddystone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,600. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,459
+1%since 2000
from 2,442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,471 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
−4%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Eddystone
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,841
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,543 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,297
+23%since 2000
from $16,537 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,039
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
48.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,303)
Black1.8%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(45)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(247)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(1,477)
Black20.7%(509)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(174)
Asian2.4%(58)
Other8.4%(206)
Diversity Score71.5%(1,758)
Diversity Score
71
+608%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+91%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eddystone, Pennsylvania?

Eddystone, Pennsylvania has about 2,459 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eddystone, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Eddystone, Pennsylvania earns about $42,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eddystone, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Eddystone, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $97,600, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.

How educated are people in Eddystone, Pennsylvania?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Eddystone, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eddystone, Pennsylvania?

About 24.3% of people in Eddystone, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eddystone, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Eddystone, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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