Ernest Borough, Pennsylvania
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 501 people, 208 households, and 122 families living in the borough. The population density was 2134.6 people per square mile (824.17/kmē), it is 612th most densely populated borough in Pennsylvania. There were 221 housing units at an average density of 960.9 per square mile (371.01/kmē). The average household size was 2.41 persons, and the average family size was 3.18 persons. In the borough Population was distributed with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 17% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. The median age was 36.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Ernest Borough was 33.2 and 38 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 488 White, 5 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 3 from two or more races and 2 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $21058, it would be the 25th lowest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $28214, making its Pennsylvania's 39th lowest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $10951, it is the 18th lowest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income was $15272, Males have a median income of $20179 versus $10000 for females.
In 2000, 116 pupils and students, of which 53 are male and 63 are female, 23.15% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 9 nursery or pri school, 11 kindergarten, 62 elementary school, 21 high school and 13 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 501 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 501 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 499 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 492 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 486 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 483 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 478 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 473 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 470 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 467 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 464 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Elementary school | 29 | 33 | 62 |
| High school | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest borough, Pennsylvania | $21058 | $28214 | $10951 |
| Indiana County, Pennsylvania | $30233 | $38386 | $15312 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |