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Elizabeth

Pennsylvania · 1,398 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 $38,983. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,900. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,398
−13%since 2000
from 1,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,076 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 4,691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Elizabeth
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,983
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,928
+41%since 2000
from $17,618 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
42.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−4%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,204)
Black5.3%(74)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.7%(24)
Diversity Score21.6%(302)
Diversity Score
22
+119%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+81%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania has about 1,398 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania earns about $38,983 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 $73,900, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

About 18.4% 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 15.2% 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 197 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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