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Emsworth

Pennsylvania · 2,525 residents · 0.569 sq mi
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Emsworth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,289. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% 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
2,525
−3%since 2000
from 2,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,438 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,566 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+7%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Emsworth
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,289
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,522
+57%since 2000
from $19,471 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,443)
Black3.6%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(324)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,142)
Black4%(102)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(92)
Asian1.9%(47)
Other1.9%(49)
Diversity Score27.6%(696)
Diversity Score
28
+121%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+100%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emsworth, Pennsylvania?

Emsworth, Pennsylvania has about 2,525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emsworth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Emsworth, Pennsylvania earns about $53,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emsworth, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Emsworth, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $138,900, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Emsworth, Pennsylvania?

About 42.2% of adults age 25 and over in Emsworth, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emsworth, Pennsylvania?

About 10.6% of people in Emsworth, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emsworth, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Emsworth, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 367 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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