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Elderton

Pennsylvania · 356 residents · 0.323 sq mi
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Elderton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,736. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,400. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
356
−1%since 2000
from 358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,102 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+21%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2703003313623921990201020202024Elderton
2024310
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,736
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,748
+26%since 2000
from $18,805 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−37.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(356)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(15)
Diversity Score
4
+515%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
58.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elderton, Pennsylvania?

Elderton, Pennsylvania has about 356 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elderton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elderton, Pennsylvania earns about $41,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elderton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Elderton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $103,400, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Elderton, Pennsylvania?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elderton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elderton, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% of people in Elderton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elderton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Elderton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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