Ephrata is a borough located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Ephrata has a 2024 population of 13,622. Ephrata is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,774 in 2020.
The average household income in Ephrata is $86,774 with a poverty rate of 9.26%. The median age in Ephrata is 36.8 years: 36.3 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ephrata was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,005 | 87.44% |
| Two or more races | 689 | 5.02% |
| Other race | 518 | 3.77% |
| Black or African American | 458 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,846 | 2.33 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Married | 2,625 | 3.09 | 69 | 31 |
| Non Family | 2,377 | 1.19 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Male | 433 | 2.84 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Female | 411 | 3.46 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
54.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 683 | 7.07% |
| Associates Degree | 583 | 6.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,513 | 15.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 696 | 7.21% |
| High School Graduate | 4,064 | 42.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 436 | 4.52% |
| Some College | 1,679 | 17.39% |
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 | 8,379 | 7,546 | 2,005 |
| Hispanic | 805 | 584 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 349 | 314 | 85 |
| Other Race | 341 | 169 | 0 |
| Black | 239 | 183 | 70 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,647 | $59,075 | $52,443 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,391 | $65,089 | $81,146 |
| High School Graduate | $49,473 | $56,709 | $38,567 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,412 | $36,344 | $24,315 |
| Overall | $49,940 | $56,336 | $41,197 |
| Some College | $43,642 | $56,166 | $40,953 |
$49,940
Average Earnings
$56,336
Average Male
$41,197
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.59% of Ephrata residents speak only English, while 10.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,393 | 887 | 7.79% |
| Hispanic | 1,271 | 207 | 16.29% |
| Other | 518 | 154 | 29.73% |
| Multiple | 680 | 125 | 18.38% |
| Black | 458 | 54 | 11.79% |
9.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.09%
Male Poverty Rate
10.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ephrata is Other, with 29.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ephrata is White, with 7.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.58% |
| Some College | 7.8% |
| High School | 6.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.41% |
| Male Employed | 6.44% |
| Female Employed | 1.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,155 | $108,657 |
| Households | $68,117 | $86,774 |
| Married Families | $97,574 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,753 | $51,384 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
708
Number of Veterans
647
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 256 |
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 103 |
| Korea | 92 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 305 |
| 35 to 54 | 162 |
| 55 to 64 | 118 |
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 660 | 7.07% |
| Black | 48 | 20.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
74.21%
Born in Ephrata
94.17%
Native Born
5.83%
Foreign Born
2.48%
Non Citizen
3.36%
Naturalized
94.17% of Ephrata residents were born in the United States, with 74.21% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.48% 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 | 13,432 | -38 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 13,470 | -38 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 13,508 | -38 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 13,546 | -38 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 13,584 | -38 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 13,622 | -38 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 13,660 | -35 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 13,695 | -55 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 13,750 | -24 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 13,774 | -91 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 13,865 | -15 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 13,880 | 79 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 13,801 | 21 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 13,780 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 13,791 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 13,791 | 322 | 2.39% |
| 2013 | 13,469 | 7 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 13,462 | 106 | 0.79% |
| 2011 | 13,356 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 13,355 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,213 | 1,080 | 8.9% |
| 1990 | 12,133 | 1,038 | 9.36% |
| 1980 | 11,095 | 1,433 | 14.83% |
| 1970 | 9,662 | 1,974 | 25.68% |
| 1960 | 7,688 | 661 | 9.41% |
| 1950 | 7,027 | 828 | 13.36% |
| 1940 | 6,199 | 1,211 | 24.28% |
| 1930 | 4,988 | 1,253 | 33.55% |
| 1920 | 3,735 | 543 | 17.01% |
| 1910 | 3,192 | -10,240 | -76.24% |