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CITY · 2020 ACS

McElhattan

Pennsylvania · 1,224 residents · 3.593 sq mi
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McElhattan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,813. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 839 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2019, reaching $163,200. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,224
+218%since 2019
from 385 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
45.7
−20%since 2019
from 57.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3015538051K1K201020202024McElhattan
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.5%(43)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(47)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.9%(60)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.7%(58)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(63)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.8%(145)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.6%(179)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5417.3%(212)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.2%(186)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.5%(129)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.6%(81)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,813
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,788
−7%since 2019
from $26,681 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 29.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,158 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
10.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+71%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(373)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,100)
Black2.9%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(41)
Asian1.3%(16)
Other3.2%(39)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(12)
Guatemalan0.6%(7)
Ancestry
German26.5%(310)
Irish9.6%(112)
Italian7.2%(84)
American5.2%(61)
English2.7%(32)
Scottish2.6%(30)
French2.5%(29)
Slovak2.5%(29)
Swedish2.4%(28)
Dutch2%(23)
Polish2%(23)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1%(12)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+31%since 2019
from 15.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2019
from 42.6% in 2019
Female
43.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.1%(188)
Married46.9%(275)
Widowed9.9%(58)
Divorced11.1%(65)
Women 15+
Never married27.7%(101)
Married54.8%(200)
Widowed6.3%(23)
Divorced11.2%(41)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McElhattan, Pennsylvania?

McElhattan, Pennsylvania has about 1,224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McElhattan, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in McElhattan, Pennsylvania earns about $47,813 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 $163,200, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in McElhattan, Pennsylvania?

About 17.2% 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 9.3% of people in McElhattan, 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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