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Emporium

Pennsylvania · 1,923 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 $32,786. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 603 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,923
−24%since 2000
from 2,526 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,708 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 3,558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+13%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Emporium
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,786
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,618 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,967
+44%since 2000
from $15,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,797)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(54)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other8.8%(169)
Diversity Score26.7%(513)
Diversity Score
27
+531%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emporium, Pennsylvania?

Emporium, Pennsylvania has about 1,923 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emporium, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Emporium, Pennsylvania earns about $32,786 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 $64,000, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Emporium, Pennsylvania?

About 6.5% 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 26.7% 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 576 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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