Edinboro, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Edinboro is a small city located in Pennsylvania, within Erie County. The total population is 5,440. It ranks as the 243rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Edinboro is 23.4 years. This is 43% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 11.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Edinboro is $48,173. This is 38% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.5%. This is 75% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $222,700. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 42.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Edinboro has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

60.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Edinboro in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 72% 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 94.1%. Notably, 20.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Edinboro, 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.