Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Edinboro, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,440

Median Agei

23.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%4,949

Hispanic/Latino

3.6%195

Two or More

2.3%127

Asian

1.5%80

Black

1.4%78

Other

0.2%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%43

High School Diploma

9.2%230

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%147

Some College (1+ yr)

6.5%163

Associate's Degree

10.2%253

Bachelor's Degree

40.5%1,009

Master's Degree

17.3%430

Professional Degree

0.5%12

Doctorate

2.2%55

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

60.5%

Graduate+

20%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$222,700

Median Renti

$876

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

42%818

Renter-Occupied

58%1,128

Total Units

2,487

Homeownership

42%

Vacancy Rate

21.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%19

$100K–$150K

16.5%135

$150K–$200K

15.5%127

$200K–$300K

44.1%361

$300K–$500K

18.6%152

$500K–$1M

1.7%14

$1M+

1.2%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

132

$750–$1,000

496

$1,000–$1,250

194

$1,250–$1,500

110

$2,000+

112

Year Built

2010–2019

7.2%178

2000–2009

13.6%339

1990–1999

7.6%189

1980–1989

9.5%236

1970–1979

34%845

1960–1969

10.2%254

1950–1959

6.9%171

1940–1949

2.4%60

1939 or earlier

8.6%215

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.8%1,320

Electricity

31.4%611

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,173

Mean Household Incomei

$75,375

Per Capita Incomei

$27,807

Poverty Ratei

15.6%

Unemploymenti

0.4%

Labor Forcei

2,507

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

122

Residentsi

200

Avg. Tenant Renti

$395/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers90 homes81% occupied$411/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 832 homes98% occupied$349/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,173/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

65%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

29.1%

Low income$24K–$39K/yr

5.9%

Who Receives This Housing

72.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.1% of subsidized households are minority

35.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

340(7% of civilian adults)