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Egypt

Pennsylvania · 3,053 residents · 1.471 sq mi
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Egypt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,221. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $343,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 45% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,053
+3%since 2023
from 2,964 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,075 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 2,015 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
−1%since 2023
from 40.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Egypt
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,221
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $108,284 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,115
−5%since 2023
from $40,095 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−2%since 2023
from 0.321 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $296,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
4.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+11%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(2,418)
Black1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(420)
Asian1%(30)
Other2.3%(67)
Diversity Score39.2%(1,162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(2,420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(494)
Asian1.2%(37)
Other3.3%(102)
Diversity Score43%(1,314)
Diversity Score
43
+10%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+4%since 2023
from 29.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Female
46.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Foreign born
9.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Egypt, Pennsylvania?

Egypt, Pennsylvania has about 3,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Egypt, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Egypt, Pennsylvania earns about $113,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Egypt, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Egypt, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $343,200.

How educated are people in Egypt, Pennsylvania?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Egypt, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Egypt, Pennsylvania?

About 3.3% of people in Egypt, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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