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.

North East, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,054

Median Agei

43.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.1%3,652

Two or More

5.9%238

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%105

Black

1.3%52

Asian

0.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.6%245

High School Diploma

26.8%767

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%149

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%335

Associate's Degree

13.8%395

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%477

Master's Degree

5.9%168

Professional Degree

1.1%32

Doctorate

0.3%9

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

24%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,000

Median Renti

$769

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.8%891

Renter-Occupied

47.2%797

Total Units

1,941

Homeownership

52.8%

Vacancy Rate

13%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

6.2%55

$100K–$150K

23.6%210

$150K–$200K

48.8%435

$200K–$300K

18.5%165

$300K–$500K

2.9%26

Rent Distribution

Under $500

185

$500–$750

190

$750–$1,000

309

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

0.5%10

1990–1999

2.2%42

1980–1989

11.5%224

1970–1979

14.4%280

1960–1969

7.9%154

1950–1959

9.2%179

1940–1949

12.9%250

1939 or earlier

41.3%802

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.3%1,390

Electricity

15.4%260

Other

0.9%15

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%13

Fuel Oil

0.6%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,828

Mean Household Incomei

$77,708

Per Capita Incomei

$33,151

Poverty Ratei

19%

Unemploymenti

9.2%

Labor Forcei

1,618

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

134

Residentsi

228

Avg. Tenant Renti

$409/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers134 homes81% occupied$409/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,828/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

66%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

27%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

333(10.4% of civilian adults)