CensusEasy
CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Emmaus

Pennsylvania · 11,157 residents · 2.895 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Allentown metro area
Compare
The short version

Emmaus is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $100,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,157
−1%vs 2000
vs 11,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,854 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 3,908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Emmaus
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,410
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,181 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,211
−30%vs 2000
vs $23,245 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $112,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $628 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.8% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+18%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Emmaus on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(10,785)
Black0.7%(75)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(171)
Asian1.8%(203)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(1,099)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(10,958)
Black0.7%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(63)
Asian0.8%(84)
Other0.4%(42)
Diversity Score5.8%(642)
Diversity Score
6
−41%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.2%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Emmaus

Key Largo
Pop 13,026
Pasadena Hills
Pop 13,505
Conway
Pop 12,928
Miami Springs
Pop 13,611
Places similar to Emmaus
Head to head

Compare Emmaus to nearby cities

EMMAUS VS
Phillipsburg
Income$68,324+105%
Home value$193,200+92%
Population15,456+24%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EMMAUS VS
Hackettstown
Income$93,083+179%
Home value$361,600+259%
Population10,185−19%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EMMAUS VS
Bradley Gardens
Income$177,849+432%
Home value$546,300+443%
Population14,165+13%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EMMAUS VS
Trenton
Income$52,537+57%
Home value$160,700+60%
Population91,506+631%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmaus, Pennsylvania?

Emmaus, Pennsylvania has about 11,157 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Emmaus, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Emmaus, Pennsylvania earns about $33,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emmaus, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Emmaus, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $100,600, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Emmaus, Pennsylvania?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Emmaus, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emmaus, Pennsylvania?

About 4.2% of people in Emmaus, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Emmaus with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →