Honesdale Borough, Pennsylvania
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4874 people, 2166 households, and 1251 families living in the borough. The population density was 1182.9 people per square mile (456.72/kmē), it would be the 890th most densely populated borough in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There were 2414 housing units at an average density of 585.9 per square mile (226.22/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.22 persons, and the average family size was 2.93 persons. In the borough Population was distributed with 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males. The median age is 39.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Honesdale Borough was 36.4 and 42 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 97.64% White, 0.66% Black or African American, 0.14% American Indian, 0.78% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.62% from two or more races and 0.16% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $28209, it would be the 278th lowest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $41336, making it the 744th wealthiest borough by median family income among the Pennsylvania. The per capita income for the borough was $17464, it is the 707th wealthiest borough in terms of per capita income. The median income was $18830, Males had a median income of $24696 versus $13339 for females.
In 2000, 1146 pupils and students, of which 573 are male and 573 are female, 23.51% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 89 nursery or pri school, 45 kindergarten, 559 elementary school, 263 high school and 190 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4874 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4878 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4887 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4864 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4866 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4865 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4841 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4789 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4765 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4727 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4720 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 30 | 59 | 89 |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 18 | 45 |
| Elementary school | 304 | 255 | 559 |
| High school | 138 | 125 | 263 |
| College or graduate school | 74 | 116 | 190 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honesdale borough, Pennsylvania | $28209 | $41336 | $17464 |
| Wayne County, Pennsylvania | $34082 | $40589 | $16977 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |