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CITY · 2010 ACS

McElhattan

Pennsylvania · 598 residents · 3.593 sq mi
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McElhattan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,792. Population has declined 10% since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,500. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
598
−10%vs 2011
vs 668 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
166 / sq mi
−10%vs 2011
vs 186 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 47.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3015538051K1K201020202024McElhattan
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,792
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,792 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,469
−1%vs 2011
vs $20,574 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.377 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $65,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $704 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−41.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.1% in 2011
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+8%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(645)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score8.4%(56)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(579)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score4.9%(29)
Diversity Score
5
−42%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 18.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
Female
52.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McElhattan, Pennsylvania?

McElhattan, Pennsylvania has about 598 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McElhattan, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in McElhattan, Pennsylvania earns about $40,792 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 $72,500, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in McElhattan, Pennsylvania?

About 11.8% 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 13.3% of people in McElhattan, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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