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Elysburg

Pennsylvania · 2,194 residents · 2.916 sq mi
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Elysburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,228. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,300. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,194
+6%since 2000
from 2,067 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
752 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+7%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Elysburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,228
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,712
+28%since 2000
from $20,897 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$160,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+37%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,045)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,136)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other1.4%(30)
Diversity Score8.7%(192)
Diversity Score
9
+326%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
16.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elysburg, Pennsylvania?

Elysburg, Pennsylvania has about 2,194 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elysburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elysburg, Pennsylvania earns about $44,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elysburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Elysburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $160,300, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Elysburg, Pennsylvania?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elysburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elysburg, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% of people in Elysburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elysburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Elysburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 285 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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