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.

Emsworth, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,465

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.6%1,937

Hispanic/Latino

11.1%273

Black

5.3%131

Two or More

4.8%119

Asian

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%51

High School Diploma

26%469

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%69

Some College (1+ yr)

7.9%143

Associate's Degree

13.5%244

Bachelor's Degree

30.4%548

Master's Degree

8.1%145

Professional Degree

2.3%42

Doctorate

0.8%15

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

41.6%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$184,200

Median Renti

$1,101

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.2%714

Renter-Occupied

35.8%398

Total Units

1,176

Homeownership

64.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%23

$50K–$100K

9.1%65

$100K–$150K

15.5%111

$150K–$200K

27.5%196

$200K–$300K

28.6%204

$300K–$500K

14.8%106

$500K–$1M

1.3%9

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

136

$1,000–$1,250

129

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

1990–1999

4.8%56

1980–1989

1.4%17

1970–1979

12.7%149

1960–1969

15%176

1950–1959

16.1%189

1940–1949

10%118

1939 or earlier

40.1%471

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.3%948

Electricity

14.7%164

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,816

Mean Household Incomei

$78,048

Per Capita Incomei

$35,620

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

1,220

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%71

$10K–$15K

3.9%43

$15K–$20K

2.2%25

$20K–$25K

4%45

$25K–$30K

3.1%35

$30K–$35K

4.5%50

$35K–$40K

4.9%55

$40K–$45K

0.5%6

$45K–$50K

3.2%36

$50K–$60K

7.2%80

$60K–$75K

19.2%213

$75K–$100K

16.4%182

$100K–$125K

8.1%90

$125K–$150K

4.9%54

$150K–$200K

6.3%70

$200K+

5.1%57

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1154.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,176

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,181

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

147(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured

10.9%Uninsured