Edwardsville is a borough located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Edwardsville has a 2024 population of 4,935. Edwardsville is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,921 in 2020.
The average household income in Edwardsville is $52,706 with a poverty rate of 27.83%. The median age in Edwardsville is 39.1 years: 36.9 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edwardsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,398 | 68.99% |
| Black or African American | 764 | 15.51% |
| Two or more races | 438 | 8.89% |
| Other race | 314 | 6.38% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,089 | 2.36 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Female | 698 | 2.8 | 20.6 | 79.4 |
| Married | 688 | 2.93 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Non Family | 642 | 1.19 | 15.4 | 84.6 |
| Male | 61 | 3.03 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
37.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 123 | 3.79% |
| Associates Degree | 303 | 9.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 450 | 13.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 2.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,808 | 55.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.22% |
| Some College | 483 | 14.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,774 | 2,675 | 478 |
| Black | 265 | 265 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 211 | 193 | 17 |
| Other Race | 132 | 114 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,875 | $74,342 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,444 | $64,444 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,469 | $55,868 | $19,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $33,571 |
| Overall | $32,344 | $51,421 | $22,887 |
| Some College | $35,234 | $35,441 | $34,625 |
$32,344
Average Earnings
$51,421
Average Male
$22,887
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.62% of Edwardsville residents speak only English, while 12.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,369 | 546 | 16.21% |
| Hispanic | 845 | 458 | 54.2% |
| Black | 747 | 439 | 58.77% |
| Multiple | 438 | 199 | 45.43% |
| Other | 314 | 171 | 54.46% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
27.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.27%
Male Poverty Rate
33.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edwardsville is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edwardsville is White, with 16.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.15% |
| Some College | 24.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.4% |
| High School | 15.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.8% |
| Female Employed | 18.68% |
| Male Employed | 2.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,940 | $62,702 |
| Households | $36,299 | $52,706 |
| Married Families | $90,197 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,010 | $29,117 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
150
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 4.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
17.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.9%
Born in Edwardsville
93.2%
Native Born
6.8%
Foreign Born
3.72%
Non Citizen
3.09%
Naturalized
93.2% of Edwardsville residents were born in the United States, with 67.9% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,954 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2028 | 4,950 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2027 | 4,946 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 4,943 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2025 | 4,939 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2024 | 4,935 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 4,932 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 4,926 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 4,930 | 9 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 4,921 | 168 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 4,753 | -15 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 4,768 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 4,773 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 4,770 | -24 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 4,794 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 4,816 | -15 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 4,831 | -31 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 4,862 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 4,867 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 4,876 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,984 | -415 | -7.69% |
| 1990 | 5,399 | -330 | -5.76% |
| 1980 | 5,729 | 96 | 1.7% |
| 1970 | 5,633 | -78 | -1.37% |
| 1960 | 5,711 | -975 | -14.58% |
| 1950 | 6,686 | -1,312 | -16.4% |
| 1940 | 7,998 | -849 | -9.6% |
| 1930 | 8,847 | -180 | -1.99% |
| 1920 | 9,027 | 620 | 7.37% |
| 1910 | 8,407 | 3,242 | 62.77% |
| 1900 | 5,165 | 1,881 | 57.28% |
| 1890 | 3,284 | -1,670 | -33.71% |