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Ellwood City

Pennsylvania · 7,642 residents · 2.324 sq mi
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Ellwood City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,089. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,642
−12%since 2000
from 8,688 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,288 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 3,738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+5%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Ellwood City
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,089
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,926 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,587
+87%since 2000
from $15,784 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−18%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(8,500)
Black0.8%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(52)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(353)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(6,828)
Black1.5%(111)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(145)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other1.5%(114)
Diversity Score13.3%(1,017)
Diversity Score
13
+228%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania?

Ellwood City, Pennsylvania has about 7,642 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania earns about $47,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellwood City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $101,400, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of people in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellwood City, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,263 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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