East Berwick, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

East Berwick is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. The total population is 2,279. It ranks as the 603rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Berwick is 55.2 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Berwick is $98,697. This is 27% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 22% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in East Berwick, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $221,800. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, East Berwick is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East Berwick is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.6% vs 8.7%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Berwick, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.