Ellwood City Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 8688 people in the borough, organized into 3716 households, and 2393 families living in the borough. The population density was 3716.6 people per square mile (1434.99/km˛), giving it the 271st most densely populated borough among the Pennsylvania. There were 4006 housing units at an average density of 1712 per square mile (661.01/km˛). The average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.94 persons. In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 115 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 120 females. The median age was 40.8 years, The median age of males was 38.6 years, for females the median age was 42.8 years. The racial makeup of the borough was 98.22% White, 0.81% Black or African American, 0.09% American Indian, 0.23% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.47% from two or more races and 0.18% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $28926, it is 321st poorest borough by median household income in Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $40758, making its Pennsylvania's 792nd highest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $15784, it is 450th poorest borough by per capita income in Pennsylvania. The median income was $18864, Males have a median income of $25188 versus $13629 for females.
In 2000, 1786 pupils and students, of which 872 are male and 914 are female, 20.56% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 148 nursery or pri school, 75 kindergarten, 858 elementary school, 431 high school and 274 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8688 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8711 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8693 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8570 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8486 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8399 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8298 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8187 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8086 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8025 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7966 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 74 | 74 | 148 |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 48 | 75 |
| Elementary school | 431 | 427 | 858 |
| High school | 212 | 219 | 431 |
| College or graduate school | 128 | 146 | 274 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellwood City borough, Pennsylvania | $28926 | $40758 | $15784 |
| Beaver County, Pennsylvania | $36995 | $45495 | $18402 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |