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Emlenton

Pennsylvania · 600 residents (2025 est.) · 0.582 sq mi
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Emlenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,913. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
663
−15%since 2000
from 784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,139 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+3%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:600 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5936557177798411990201020202024Emlenton
2024663
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,913
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,227 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,671
+99%since 2000
from $16,952 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(775)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(650)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(13)
Diversity Score4.8%(32)
Diversity Score
5
+400%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+211%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emlenton, Pennsylvania?

Emlenton, Pennsylvania has about 663 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emlenton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Emlenton, Pennsylvania earns about $60,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emlenton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Emlenton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $103,900, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Emlenton, Pennsylvania?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Emlenton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emlenton, Pennsylvania?

About 11.2% of people in Emlenton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emlenton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Emlenton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 157 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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