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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elizabeth

Pennsylvania · 1,595 residents · 0.343 sq mi
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Elizabeth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,888. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,500. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,595
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,650 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 4,691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.2
+4%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Elizabeth
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,888
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,556 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,563
−34%vs 2000
vs $17,618 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.7%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$323
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $447 in 2000
US average: $450
59.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.4% in 2000
41.0% rent
1.7
−13%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,523)
Black3.6%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(159)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,506)
Black5.1%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score13.2%(211)
13
+34%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.1%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania has about 1,595 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania earns about $21,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabeth, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

About 13.7% of people in Elizabeth, 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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