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Elkland

Pennsylvania · 1,772 residents (2025 est.) · 2.614 sq mi
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Elkland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,531. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,588
−11%since 2000
from 1,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
607 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+15%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,772 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Elkland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,531
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,034 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,251
+144%since 2000
from $14,470 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+13%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,400
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+43%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,744)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,458)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(75)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.4%(54)
Diversity Score19.2%(305)
Diversity Score
19
+375%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkland, Pennsylvania?

Elkland, Pennsylvania has about 1,588 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elkland, Pennsylvania earns about $54,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkland, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Elkland, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $159,400, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Elkland, Pennsylvania?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elkland, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkland, Pennsylvania?

About 15.7% of people in Elkland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkland, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkland, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 261 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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