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Elysburg

Pennsylvania · 2,152 residents · 2.916 sq mi
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Elysburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,397. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,100. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,152
+4%since 2000
from 2,067 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
738 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+9%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Elysburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,397
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,964
+96%since 2000
from $20,897 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+34.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$370
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
21.1% 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-Hispanic98.9%(2,045)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(2,025)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(47)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other2.7%(59)
Diversity Score14.5%(312)
Diversity Score
14
+606%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+155%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elysburg, Pennsylvania?

Elysburg, Pennsylvania has about 2,152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elysburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elysburg, Pennsylvania earns about $100,397 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 $217,100, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Elysburg, Pennsylvania?

About 33.6% 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 0.0% 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 243 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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