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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

North East

Pennsylvania · 4,617 residents · 1.303 sq mi
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North East has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,922. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $57,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,617
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4,601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,543 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024North East
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,922
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,431 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,576
−34%vs 2000
vs $16,132 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$293
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $404 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
60.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.9% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(4,449)
Black0.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(86)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(312)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(4,598)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(19)
Diversity Score6.2%(285)
Diversity Score
6
−9%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.4%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North East, Pennsylvania?

North East, Pennsylvania has about 4,617 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in North East, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in North East, Pennsylvania earns about $23,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North East, Pennsylvania expensive?

In North East, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $57,200, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in North East, Pennsylvania?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in North East, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North East, Pennsylvania?

About 14.8% of people in North East, 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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