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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elizabeth

Pennsylvania · 1,609 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 $30,556. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,609
+1%since 1990
from 1,595 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,691 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 4,650 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
−4%since 1990
from 41.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Elizabeth
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,556
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,888 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,618
+52%since 1990
from $11,563 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$447
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $323 in 1990
US average: $602
62.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
37.6% rent
2.0
+15%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,506)
Black5.1%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,523)
Black3.6%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score9.9%(159)
10
−26%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−7%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,609 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania earns about $30,556 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 $60,200, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% 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 10.2% of people in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elizabeth, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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