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Elkland

Pennsylvania · 1,821 residents · 2.614 sq mi
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Elkland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,683. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,500. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
1,821
+2%since 2000
from 1,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
697 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+3%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Elkland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,683
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,034 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,635
+29%since 2000
from $14,470 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$67,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,772)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.7%(13)
Diversity Score4.9%(90)
Diversity Score
5
+22%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkland, Pennsylvania?

Elkland, Pennsylvania has about 1,821 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elkland, Pennsylvania earns about $36,683 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 $67,500, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Elkland, Pennsylvania?

About 9.6% 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 24.0% 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 28 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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