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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Emporium

Pennsylvania · 2,499 residents · 0.71 sq mi
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Emporium has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,851. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,200. With a median age of 39.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 42% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,499
−1%vs 2000
vs 2,526 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,520 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 3,558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Emporium
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,851
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,618 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,464
−38%vs 2000
vs $15,239 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.6%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$262
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $371 in 2000
US average: $450
58.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.9% in 2000
42.0% rent
2.1
+11%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(49)
Diversity Score6.5%(163)
7
+54%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.0%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Emporium, Pennsylvania?

Emporium, Pennsylvania has about 2,499 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Emporium, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Emporium, Pennsylvania earns about $16,851 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 $36,200, and the typical rent is about $262 a month.

How educated are people in Emporium, Pennsylvania?

About 10.0% 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 16.6% of people in Emporium, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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