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Emlenton

Pennsylvania · 784 residents · 0.582 sq mi
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Emlenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,227. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,900. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
784
−4%since 1990
from 820 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,347 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,409 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.3
+9%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5936557177798411990201020202024Emlenton
2024663
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,227
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,145 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,952
+41%since 1990
from $12,033 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.1%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$365
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $304 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+36%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(814)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(6)
Diversity Score1.8%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(775)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score1%(8)
Diversity Score
1
−47%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.7%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−45%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emlenton, Pennsylvania?

Emlenton, Pennsylvania has about 784 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Emlenton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Emlenton, Pennsylvania earns about $30,227 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 $61,900, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Emlenton, Pennsylvania?

About 18.7% 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 15.1% 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 36 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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