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Elverson

Pennsylvania · 1,225 residents · 0.997 sq mi
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Elverson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $287,200. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% 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
1,225
+28%since 2000
from 959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,229 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 962 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.7
+15%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3766739701K2K1990201020202024Elverson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,621
+20%since 2000
from $27,162 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+55%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(930)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian1.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(54)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,184)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(20)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0.7%(9)
Diversity Score8.3%(102)
Diversity Score
8
+46%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elverson, Pennsylvania?

Elverson, Pennsylvania has about 1,225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elverson, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elverson, Pennsylvania earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elverson, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Elverson, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $287,200, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Elverson, Pennsylvania?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elverson, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elverson, Pennsylvania?

About 2.8% of people in Elverson, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elverson, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Elverson, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 750 residents, a change of about 158 percent over that period.

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