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Elderton

Pennsylvania · 334 residents · 0.323 sq mi
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Elderton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,600. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
334
−7%since 2000
from 358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,034 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.4
+36%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2703003313623921990201020202024Elderton
2024310
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,491
+67%since 2000
from $18,805 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services9.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
Diversity Score
1
+9%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+73%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elderton, Pennsylvania?

Elderton, Pennsylvania has about 334 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elderton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elderton, Pennsylvania earns about $51,667 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 $99,600, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Elderton, Pennsylvania?

About 17.2% 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 10.9% 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 39 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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