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Elberta

Pennsylvania · 271 residents · 0.629 sq mi
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Elberta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,250. Population has declined 9% since 2021. Median home value is $146,600. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 31% 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
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

271
−9%vs 2021
vs 297 in 2021
2020 – 2024
431 / sq mi
−9%vs 2021
vs 472 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
46.9
+16%vs 2021
vs 40.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
17821324828331820202024Elberta
2024234
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $89,844 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$29,583
−11%vs 2021
vs $33,378 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
−6.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance18.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services9.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$146,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $168,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
93.8%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 91.1% in 2021
6.2% rent
1.8
−6%vs 2021
vs 1.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(290)
Black2.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(259)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(17)
6
+12%vs 2021
vs 6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.8%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
8.4%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+5%vs 2021
vs 20.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
75.6%
−4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.9%
+2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
72.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 72.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
32.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.2% in 2021
46.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.8% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
8.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elberta, Pennsylvania?

Elberta, Pennsylvania has about 271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elberta, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elberta, Pennsylvania earns about $83,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elberta, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Elberta, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $146,600.

How educated are people in Elberta, Pennsylvania?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elberta, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elberta, Pennsylvania?

About 4.5% of people in Elberta, 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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