Elderton, Pennsylvania
Elderton: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Elderton is a city located in the county of Armstrong in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 356 and a population density of 1,113 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 332 inhabitants.
The city was created 203 years ago in 1821.
Quick Facts about Elderton
| Population : | 332 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Armstrong County |
| Postal code : | 15736 |
| Area : | 0.32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,147 feet / 1264 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1822 (203 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:44:00 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,038 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elderton is located at 40°41'42"N 79°20'29"W (40.6950600, -79.3414300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elderton decreased by 7.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 356 | - | census |
| 2011 | 357 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 354 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 355 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 352 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 350 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 348 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 343 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 340 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 335 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 332 | -0.9% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 28,525 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 29,034 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,951 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 29,030 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 94.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,800 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 12,817 |
Elderton zip code is 15736.
County name: Armstrong, County
fips: 42005
Elderton, Middleton
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 12,817 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $113,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,061 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $388 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $718 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 38 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,773 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,852 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 114,430 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,343,683 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 675,188 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,379 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,308 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,079 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 589 |
| 2019 total employment : | 9,831 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 345,263 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -3.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,489 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,555 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,558 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 581 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 69 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,268 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 129 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,160 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 71.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 406.36 |
Schools in Elderton
College & universities near Elderton, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418515 | Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program | Ford City (PA) | 16226 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elderton, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Elderton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elderton Post Office | Elderton (PA) | 15736 |
Other cities in Armstrong County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Armstrong County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milton | 6,550 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Greenville | 5,177 | Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kittanning | 3,684 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Buffalo | 2,874 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Ford City | 2,735 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Leechburg | 2,069 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Orchard Hills | 1,952 | Census designated place |
| Freeport | 1,662 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Apollo | 1,507 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Apollo | 1,191 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Lenape Heights | 1,167 | Census designated place |
| Williamsburg | 1,167 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| South Bend | 1,087 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| West Kittanning | 1,078 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Adams | 910 | Community in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Rural Valley | 806 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
