Northwest Harborcreek, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Northwest Harborcreek is a small city located in Pennsylvania, within Erie County. The total population is 8,753. It ranks as the 120th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Northwest Harborcreek is 46.4 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 11.0% 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 Northwest Harborcreek is $93,617. This is 20% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $225,800. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Northwest Harborcreek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Northwest Harborcreek has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

38.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% 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 96.1%. Notably, 18.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Northwest Harborcreek, 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.