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Emlenton

Pennsylvania · 614 residents · 0.582 sq mi
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Emlenton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 170 residents. Median home value is $89,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
614
−22%since 2000
from 784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,055 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+5%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5936557177798411990201020202024Emlenton
2024663
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,227 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,276
+108%since 2000
from $16,952 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(579)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score3.8%(23)
Diversity Score
4
+295%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+119%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emlenton, Pennsylvania?

Emlenton, Pennsylvania has about 614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emlenton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Emlenton, Pennsylvania earns about $55,000 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Emlenton, Pennsylvania?

About 25.4% 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 7.0% 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 206 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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