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.

Ephrata, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,772

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%11,832

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%1,008

Two or More

2.9%401

Black

2.1%284

Asian

1.5%204

Other

0.2%28

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%369

High School Diploma

38.6%3,776

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%766

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%923

Associate's Degree

6.8%660

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%1,497

Master's Degree

7%684

Professional Degree

0.5%53

Doctorate

0.3%34

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

23.2%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$224,400

Median Renti

$1,143

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.6%3,363

Renter-Occupied

44.4%2,685

Total Units

6,095

Homeownership

55.6%

Vacancy Rate

0.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%204

$50K–$100K

1.7%58

$100K–$150K

13.5%454

$150K–$200K

17.4%585

$200K–$300K

32.9%1,108

$300K–$500K

25.3%850

$500K–$1M

3.1%104

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

290

$750–$1,000

542

$1,000–$1,250

839

$1,250–$1,500

431

$1,500–$2,000

485

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.8%290

2000–2009

5.9%358

1990–1999

10.1%616

1980–1989

18.4%1,124

1970–1979

11.5%702

1960–1969

7%429

1950–1959

13.8%844

1940–1949

4.5%274

1939 or earlier

23.9%1,458

Heating Fuel

Electricity

49.4%2,986

Fuel Oil

35.6%2,154

Utility Gas

5.8%349

Bottled/LP Gas

4.5%274

Wood

2.3%140

Other

1.4%86

Coal

0.8%48

No Fuel

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,735

Mean Household Incomei

$84,497

Per Capita Incomei

$37,465

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

7,964

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

103

Residentsi

155

Avg. Tenant Renti

$415/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes81% occupied$420/mo rent

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

Mod Rehab18 homes162% occupied$406/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

202/PRAC58 homes94% occupied$416/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,735/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

76.4%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

21.3%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

70.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.7% of subsidized households are minority

20.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

78.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

698(6.5% of civilian adults)