North East Population

1850–2026

4,002

2026 projection

2.5% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for North East. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,002-160.40%
20254,018-180.45%
20244,036-20.05%
20234,038-100.25%
20224,048-280.69%
20214,076-300.73%
20204,106-40.10%
20194,110-300.72%
20184,140-310.74%
20174,171-360.86%

Showing 10 of 33 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

North East has a population change about the same as Erie County, and lower than Pennsylvania and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Pennsylvania+0.5%
  • Erie County−1.8%
  • North East−2.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

North East Demographics

43.6median age

Median age

Female43.2 yrs
Male44.2 yrs

Adults

3,198
782 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults2,416 other adults

Sex

Female 46.5% · 1,886Male 53.5% · 2,168

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 41 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

North East Income

$68,828median household income

Median household income

$68,828

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,909

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

19.2%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

North East Marital Status

39% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married39%40%39%
Never married30%31%29%
Divorced21%21%21%
Widowed4%<1%7%
Separated6%7%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201