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Emporium

Pennsylvania · 1,781 residents (2025 est.) · 0.71 sq mi
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Emporium has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 551 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $75,400. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,975
−22%since 2000
from 2,526 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,782 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 3,558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+22%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,781 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Emporium
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,618 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,661
+88%since 2000
from $15,239 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+4%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,470)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,764)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other9.6%(189)
Diversity Score24.1%(477)
Diversity Score
24
+471%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 24.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 69.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emporium, Pennsylvania?

Emporium, Pennsylvania has about 1,975 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emporium, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Emporium, Pennsylvania earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emporium, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Emporium, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $75,400, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Emporium, Pennsylvania?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Emporium, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emporium, Pennsylvania?

About 14.6% of people in Emporium, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emporium, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Emporium, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 524 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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