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Elizabeth

Pennsylvania · 1,493 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 $38,333. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
1,493
−7%since 2000
from 1,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,353 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 4,691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Elizabeth
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,333
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,543
+17%since 2000
from $17,618 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,359)
Black4.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(19)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other4.2%(63)
Diversity Score24%(359)
Diversity Score
24
+144%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania has about 1,493 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania earns about $38,333 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 $75,800, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

About 13.5% 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 11.9% of people in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elizabeth, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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