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Egypt

Pennsylvania · 2,588 residents · 1.471 sq mi
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Egypt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,345. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $217,700. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,588
+14%since 2019
from 2,273 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,759 / sq mi
+14%since 2019
from 1,545 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
−2%since 2019
from 47.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Egypt
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,345
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,125 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,380
−4%since 2019
from $39,818 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
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
$217,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $229,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,556
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,767 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.6% in 2019
14.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−7%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,181)
Black2.6%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(33)
Diversity Score9.8%(223)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(2,189)
Black2.4%(63)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(222)
Asian1.7%(44)
Other1.9%(50)
Diversity Score33.1%(856)
Diversity Score
33
+237%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 97.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+22%since 2019
from 27.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 82.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 72.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 36.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
Female
50.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Egypt, Pennsylvania?

Egypt, Pennsylvania has about 2,588 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Egypt, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Egypt, Pennsylvania earns about $98,345 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 $217,700, and the typical rent is about $1,556 a month.

How educated are people in Egypt, Pennsylvania?

About 24.9% 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 2.8% of people in Egypt, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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