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McElhattan

Pennsylvania · 1,036 residents · 3.593 sq mi
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McElhattan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $215,500. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,036
−1%since 2023
from 1,045 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
288 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 291 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
+5%since 2023
from 49.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3015538051K1K201020202024McElhattan
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $63,542 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,713
+10%since 2023
from $35,051 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−2%since 2023
from 0.438 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $224,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$861
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $900 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−14%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(869)
Black6.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(37)
Asian2.9%(30)
Other4.3%(45)
Diversity Score37.6%(393)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(858)
Black6.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(27)
Asian3%(31)
Other4.9%(51)
Diversity Score38.2%(396)
Diversity Score
38
+2%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
Female
40.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McElhattan, Pennsylvania?

McElhattan, Pennsylvania has about 1,036 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McElhattan, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in McElhattan, Pennsylvania earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McElhattan, Pennsylvania expensive?

In McElhattan, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $215,500, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in McElhattan, Pennsylvania?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in McElhattan, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McElhattan, Pennsylvania?

About 12.5% of people in McElhattan, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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