Ephrata, WA

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Ephrata Overview

8,419
TOTAL POPULATION
4,571
MALE POPULATION
3,848
FEMALE POPULATION
118.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
84.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,929
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,339
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,958
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
43.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
56.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,527
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,512
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ephrata Zip Codes

Ephrata Area Codes

Race in Ephrata

The most populous races in Ephrata are White / Caucasian (6,068 | 72.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2,129 | 25.3%), and Some other Race (1,296 | 15.4%).
Race in Ephrata
Race# Population% Population
Asian410.5%
Black / African American750.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,12925.3%
Native / Alaskan280.3%
White / Caucasian6,06872.1%
Two or more Races91110.8%
Some other Race1,29615.4%
Total8,419100.0%

Ancestry in Ephrata

The most populous ancestries reported in Ephrata are Mexican (2,058 | 24.4%), German (1,136 | 13.5%), Irish (840 | 10.0%), English (760 | 9.0%), and American (740 | 8.8%), together accounting for 65.7% of all Ephrata residents.
Ancestry in Ephrata
Ancestry# Population% Population
Aleut360.4%
American7408.8%
Blackfeet70.1%
British310.4%
Canadian170.2%
Cherokee30.0%
Colville40.1%
Danish780.9%
Dutch1001.2%
English7609.0%
European1922.3%
French2563.0%
French Canadian130.2%
German1,13613.5%
Greek1742.1%
Hungarian190.2%
Indian (Asian)60.1%
Inupiat80.1%
Irish84010.0%
Italian891.1%
Korean540.6%
Liberian210.3%
Mexican2,05824.4%
Northern European420.5%
Norwegian2162.6%
Polish70.1%
Puerto Rican240.3%
Russian340.4%
Scandinavian1111.3%
Scotch-Irish1151.4%
Scottish1571.9%
Spanish420.5%
Subsaharan African290.3%
Swedish1441.7%
Ukrainian901.1%
Yup'ik10.0%
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Immigrants in Ephrata

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ephrata came from Central America (443 | 5.3%), Latin America (443 | 5.3%), Mexico (443 | 5.3%), Europe (36 | 0.4%), and Asia (35 | 0.4%), together accounting for 16.6% of all Ephrata residents.
Immigrants in Ephrata
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia350.4%
Central America4435.3%
Eastern Europe330.4%
Europe360.4%
Germany30.0%
Kazakhstan100.1%
Latin America4435.3%
Mexico4435.3%
Philippines250.3%
Russia90.1%
South Central Asia100.1%
South Eastern Asia250.3%
Western Europe30.0%
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Sex and Age in Ephrata

Sex and Age in Ephrata

The most populous age groups in Ephrata are 10 to 14 Years (558 | 12.2%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (378 | 9.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ephrata
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years248 (5.4%)345 (9.0%)
5 to 9 Years500 (10.9%)273 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Years558 (12.2%)378 (9.8%)
15 to 19 Years387 (8.5%)184 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years167 (3.6%)213 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years311 (6.8%)261 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years347 (7.6%)298 (7.7%)
35 to 39 Years345 (7.5%)177 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Years266 (5.8%)201 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years112 (2.5%)260 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years251 (5.5%)163 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years197 (4.3%)267 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years222 (4.9%)206 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years241 (5.3%)186 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years140 (3.1%)140 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years212 (4.6%)133 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years9 (0.2%)95 (2.5%)
85 Years and over58 (1.3%)68 (1.8%)
Total4,571 (100.0%)3,848 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ephrata

Median Family Size in Ephrata

The median family size in Ephrata is 3.21 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,295 | 60.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.39 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (269 | 12.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.41 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ephrata
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,295 (60.8%)3.39
Single Male/Father269 (12.6%)2.41
Single Female/Mother566 (26.6%)3.17
Total Families2,130 (100.0%)3.21

Median Household Size in Ephrata

The median household size in Ephrata is 2.65 persons per household, with single female/mother households (566 | 18.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.45 persons per household. non-family households (980 | 31.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ephrata
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,295 (41.6%)3.43
Single Male/Father269 (8.6%)2.69
Single Female/Mother566 (18.2%)3.45
Non-family980 (31.5%)1.16
Total Households3,110 (100.0%)2.65

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ephrata

Out of a total of 3,110 households in Ephrata, 2,130 (68.5%) are family households, while 980 (31.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 856, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 869.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ephrata
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-869 (27.9%)
2-Person Households856 (27.5%)107 (3.4%)
3-Person Households380 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households324 (10.4%)4 (0.1%)
5-Person Households283 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households228 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households59 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,130 (68.5%)980 (31.5%)

Female Fertility in Ephrata

Fertility by Age in Ephrata

Average fertility rate in Ephrata is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ephrata
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years62 (100.0%)80.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total62 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ephrata

67.7% of women with births (62) in Ephrata are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ephrata
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years42 (67.7%)20 (32.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (67.7%)20 (32.3%)

Fertility by Education in Ephrata

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ephrata
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree45 (72.6%)68.0
Bachelor's Degree17 (27.4%)270.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total62 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ephrata

32.3% of women with births in Ephrata are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 44.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ephrata
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree25 (55.6%)20 (44.4%)
Bachelor's Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (67.7%)20 (32.3%)

Income in Ephrata

Income Overview in Ephrata

Per Capita Income in Ephrata is $24,929, while median incomes of families and households are $61,339 and $57,958 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,419$24,929
Median Family Income2,130$61,339
Mean Family Income2,130$74,351
Median Household Income3,110$57,958
Mean Household Income3,110$68,903
Income Deficit2,130$7,527
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,41943.74%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,41956.26¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,4190.37

Earnings by Sex in Ephrata

Average Earnings in Ephrata are $45,139, $50,925 for men and $28,651 for women, a difference of 43.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Ephrata
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,897 (53.7%)$50,925
Female1,635 (46.3%)$28,651
Total3,532 (100.0%)$45,139

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ephrata

The most common earnings brackets in Ephrata are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (376 | 19.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (178 | 10.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ephrata
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less42 (2.2%)43 (2.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99948 (2.5%)32 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49960 (3.2%)33 (2.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9996 (0.3%)38 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49947 (2.5%)57 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)44 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)152 (9.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99947 (2.5%)123 (7.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49964 (3.4%)95 (5.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)77 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999121 (6.4%)178 (10.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999168 (8.9%)60 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99942 (2.2%)83 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999101 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999174 (9.2%)85 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99989 (4.7%)78 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999259 (13.7%)81 (5.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99986 (4.5%)157 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999376 (19.8%)164 (10.0%)
$100,000+167 (8.8%)55 (3.4%)
Total1,897 (100.0%)1,635 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ephrata

Average earnings in Ephrata are $57,115 for men and $34,728 for women, a difference of 39.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,947, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,741. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,458, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,083.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ephrata
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,741$17,083
High School Diploma$50,313$23,477
College or Associate's Degree$63,217$32,772
Bachelor's Degree$83,947$54,471
Graduate Degree$74,129$72,458
Total$57,115$34,728

Family Income in Ephrata

Family Income Brackets in Ephrata

According to the Ephrata family income data, there are 381 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.9% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 17 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ephrata
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000170.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991024.8%
$15,000 to $24,99924511.5%
$25,000 to $34,99925812.1%
$35,000 to $49,99927913.1%
$50,000 to $74,99923911.2%
$75,000 to $99,99938117.9%
$100,000 to $149,99937717.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991416.6%
$200,000+944.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ephrata

6-person families (48 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in Ephrata with $71,528 per family, while 2-person families (915 | 43.0%) have the highest median income of $29,138 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ephrata
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families915 (43.0%)$58,277
3-Person Families373 (17.5%)$61,078
4-Person Families416 (19.5%)$61,786
5-Person Families319 (15.0%)$51,680
6-Person Families48 (2.2%)$71,528
7+ Person Families59 (2.8%)$0
Total2,130 (100.0%)$61,339

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ephrata

The median family income in Ephrata is $61,339, with families comprising 3+ earners (156) having the highest median family income of $205,156, while families with no earners (508) have the lowest median family income of $21,979, accounting for 7.3% and 23.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ephrata
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners508 (23.8%)$21,979
1 Earner768 (36.1%)$60,368
2 Earners698 (32.8%)$92,083
3+ Earners156 (7.3%)$205,156
Total2,130 (100.0%)$61,339

Household Income in Ephrata

Household Income Brackets in Ephrata

With 569 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Ephrata, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 93 households (3.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ephrata
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001374.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991374.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992437.8%
$25,000 to $34,99936411.7%
$35,000 to $49,99944514.3%
$50,000 to $74,99952216.8%
$75,000 to $99,99956918.3%
$100,000 to $149,99945714.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991404.5%
$200,000+933.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ephrata

The median household income in Ephrata is $57,958, with the highest median household income of $75,613 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,053 households (33.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,444, with 882 households (28.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ephrata
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years123 (4.0%)$54,716
25 to 44 Years1,053 (33.9%)$75,613
45 to 64 Years1,052 (33.8%)$74,474
65+ Years882 (28.4%)$34,444
Total3,110 (100.0%)$57,958

Poverty in Ephrata

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ephrata

With 14.5% poverty level for males and 14.8% for females among the residents of Ephrata, 16 and 17 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 58 males (46.8%) and 180 females (42.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ephrata
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years66 (11.6%)117 (26.2%)
12 to 14 Years112 (35.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years58 (31.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years58 (46.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years28 (12.5%)17 (5.4%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)57 (10.2%)
35 to 44 Years68 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)180 (42.6%)
55 to 64 Years131 (31.3%)80 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years71 (18.6%)20 (6.2%)
75 Years and over52 (19.1%)94 (33.7%)
Total644 (14.5%)565 (14.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ephrata

According to the poverty statistics in Ephrata, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ephrata
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years248 (100.0%)345 (100.0%)
5 Years174 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years502 (88.4%)330 (73.8%)
12 to 14 Years204 (64.6%)180 (100.0%)
15 Years125 (68.3%)41 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years66 (53.2%)41 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years196 (87.5%)297 (94.6%)
25 to 34 Years633 (100.0%)502 (89.8%)
35 to 44 Years514 (88.3%)370 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years321 (100.0%)242 (57.4%)
55 to 64 Years288 (68.7%)388 (82.9%)
65 to 74 Years310 (81.4%)300 (93.8%)
75 Years and over221 (80.9%)185 (66.3%)
Total3,802 (85.5%)3,239 (85.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ephrata

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ephrata show that 7.0% or 90 of the total 1,295 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 13.6%, comprising of 90 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ephrata
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children572 (86.4%)90 (13.6%)
1 or 2 Children359 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children274 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,205 (93.0%)90 (7.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ephrata

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ephrata
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)48 (53.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)189 (75.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)237 (41.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ephrata

The poverty data for Ephrata shows that 90 of the married-couple family households (7.0%) and 237 of the single-parent households (28.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 90 households (13.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 189 household (75.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ephrata
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children90 (13.6%)48 (26.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)189 (75.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total90 (7.0%)237 (28.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Ephrata

Employment by Class of Employer in Ephrata

Among the 3,283 employed individuals in Ephrata, private company employees (1,997 | 60.8%), local government employees (753 | 22.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (176 | 5.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ephrata
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,99760.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)401.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1765.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1163.5%
Local Government Employees75322.9%
State Government Employees1705.2%
Federal Government Employees310.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,283100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ephrata

According to the labor force statistics for Ephrata, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,892), 59.6% or 3,512 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 165 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.5% or 855 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.8% or 34 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ephrata
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years149 (43.1%)34 (22.8%)
20 to 24 Years323 (85.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years490 (85.7%)36 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years503 (78.0%)40 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years855 (86.5%)13 (1.5%)
45 to 54 Years530 (67.4%)22 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years318 (68.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years245 (57.2%)21 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years20 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over78 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,512 (59.6%)165 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ephrata

According to labor force statistics for Ephrata, 75.7% of individuals (2,940) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,884) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 132 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.6% or 435 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 28.2% or 83 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ephrata
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School294 (57.6%)144 (28.2%)
High School Diploma915 (68.9%)72 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree1,297 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher435 (94.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,940 (75.7%)175 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ephrata

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ephrata are Community & Social Service (460 | 13.8%), Education Instruction & Library (414 | 12.4%), Management (257 | 7.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (150 | 4.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (106 | 3.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ephrata

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ephrata, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (82.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (73.7%), and Community & Social Service (72.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ephrata
OccupationMaleFemale
Management102 (39.7%)155 (60.3%)
Business & Financial22 (48.9%)23 (51.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science123 (82.0%)27 (18.0%)
Computers & Mathematics79 (74.5%)27 (25.5%)
Architecture & Engineering29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 125 (27.2%)335 (72.8%)
Education, Arts & Media16 (34.8%)30 (65.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library109 (26.3%)305 (73.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating63 (69.2%)28 (30.8%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Total (Category)435 (43.4%)568 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)1,769 (52.9%)1,576 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ephrata are Personal Care & Service (198 | 5.9%), Security & Protection (186 | 5.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (104 | 3.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (94 | 2.8%), and Law Enforcement (92 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Ephrata

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ephrata, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (95.5%), Healthcare Support (89.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (75.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ephrata
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10 (11.0%)81 (89.0%)
Security & Protection186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving26 (25.0%)78 (75.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16 (42.1%)22 (57.9%)
Personal Care & Service9 (4.5%)189 (95.5%)
Total (Category)247 (40.0%)370 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)1,769 (52.9%)1,576 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ephrata are Office & Administration (392 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (262 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ephrata

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ephrata
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related111 (42.4%)151 (57.6%)
Office & Administration36 (9.2%)356 (90.8%)
Total (Category)147 (22.5%)507 (77.5%)
Total (Overall)1,769 (52.9%)1,576 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ephrata are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (150 | 4.5%), Construction & Extraction (126 | 3.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (95 | 2.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ephrata

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ephrata
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry98 (65.3%)52 (34.7%)
Construction & Extraction126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)319 (86.0%)52 (14.0%)
Total (Overall)1,769 (52.9%)1,576 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ephrata are Material Moving (293 | 8.8%), Production (212 | 6.3%), and Transportation (195 | 5.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ephrata

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ephrata
OccupationMaleFemale
Production156 (73.6%)56 (26.4%)
Transportation190 (97.4%)5 (2.6%)
Material Moving275 (93.9%)18 (6.1%)
Total (Category)621 (88.7%)79 (11.3%)
Total (Overall)1,769 (52.9%)1,576 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ephrata

Employment Industries in Ephrata

The major employment industries in Ephrata include Health Care & Social Assistance (427 | 12.8%), Educational Services (412 | 12.3%), Public Administration (339 | 10.1%), Administrative & Support (334 | 10.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (258 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Ephrata

Employment Industries by Sex in Ephrata

The Ephrata industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (90.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (85.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ephrata
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting125 (48.4%)133 (51.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction151 (89.9%)17 (10.1%)
Manufacturing220 (90.2%)24 (9.8%)
Wholesale Trade103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade175 (70.0%)75 (30.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing112 (77.8%)32 (22.2%)
Utilities78 (83.0%)16 (17.0%)
Information56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance6 (9.4%)58 (90.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing13 (28.9%)32 (71.1%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support293 (87.7%)41 (12.3%)
Educational Services132 (32.0%)280 (68.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance108 (25.3%)319 (74.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services26 (14.5%)153 (85.5%)
Public Administration140 (41.3%)199 (58.7%)
Total1,769 (52.9%)1,576 (47.1%)

Education in Ephrata

School Enrollment in Ephrata

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,444 students in Ephrata are middle school (850 | 34.8%), elementary school (592 | 24.2%), and high school (436 | 17.8%).
School Enrollment in Ephrata
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1917.8%
Kindergarten1345.5%
Elementary School59224.2%
Middle School85034.8%
High School43617.8%
College / Undergraduate2349.6%
Graduate / Professional70.3%
Total2,444100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ephrata

Out of a total of 2,444 students who are enrolled in schools in Ephrata, 196 (8.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,248 (92.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 37 (34.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 936 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ephrata
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds93 (78.8%)25 (21.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old582 (81.3%)134 (18.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds936 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds403 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over70 (65.4%)37 (34.6%)
Total2,248 (92.0%)196 (8.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ephrata

Education (283 | 35.3%), social sciences (146 | 18.2%), arts & humanities (110 | 13.7%), business (75 | 9.3%), and communications (47 | 5.9%) are the most common fields of study among 802 individuals in Ephrata who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ephrata
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural384.7%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology141.8%
Social Sciences14618.2%
Engineering151.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology425.2%
Business759.3%
Education28335.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History243.0%
Visual & Performing Arts81.0%
Communications475.9%
Arts & Humanities11013.7%
Total802100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ephrata

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ephrata

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ephrata are males with 2 vehicles (794, accounting for 44.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (570, making up 52.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ephrata
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle202 (11.4%)299 (19.8%)
2 Vehicles794 (44.9%)570 (37.7%)
3 Vehicles433 (24.5%)354 (23.4%)
4 Vehicles171 (9.7%)230 (15.2%)
5 or more Vehicles169 (9.6%)59 (3.9%)
Total1,769 (100.0%)1,512 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ephrata

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ephrata are 30 to 34 minutes (738 commuters, 23.3%), 25 to 29 minutes (595 commuters, 18.8%), and 5 to 9 minutes (380 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Ephrata
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes37411.8%
5 to 9 Minutes38012.0%
10 to 14 Minutes3109.8%
15 to 19 Minutes1093.4%
20 to 24 Minutes37411.8%
25 to 29 Minutes59518.8%
30 to 34 Minutes73823.3%
35 to 39 Minutes802.5%
40 to 44 Minutes662.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1053.3%
60 to 89 Minutes341.1%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Ephrata

The most common commute times in Ephrata are 25 to 29 minutes (411 commuters, 23.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (352 commuters, 24.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ephrata
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes244 (14.0%)130 (9.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes84 (4.8%)296 (20.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes179 (10.2%)131 (9.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes55 (3.1%)54 (3.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes225 (12.9%)149 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes411 (23.5%)184 (13.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes386 (22.1%)352 (24.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes67 (3.8%)13 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)66 (4.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes64 (3.7%)41 (2.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes34 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ephrata

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ephrata are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (319, 18.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (320, 22.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ephrata
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM319 (18.2%)138 (9.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM66 (3.8%)58 (4.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM146 (8.4%)18 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM238 (13.6%)103 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM281 (16.1%)58 (4.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM184 (10.5%)276 (19.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM200 (11.4%)320 (22.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM47 (2.7%)152 (10.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM55 (3.1%)47 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)90 (6.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM20 (1.1%)47 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM9 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM20 (1.1%)94 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM164 (9.4%)15 (1.1%)
Total1,749 (100.0%)1,416 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ephrata

Occupancy by Ownership in Ephrata

Of the total 3,110 dwellings in Ephrata, owner-occupied units account for 2,039 (65.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,071 (34.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ephrata
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,03965.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,07134.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,110100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ephrata

Occupancy by Household Size in Ephrata
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household86927.9%
2-Person Household96331.0%
3-Person Household38012.2%
4+ Person Household89828.9%
Total Housing Units3,110100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ephrata

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ephrata
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household448 (51.5%)421 (48.4%)
2-Person Household766 (79.5%)197 (20.5%)
3-Person Household176 (46.3%)204 (53.7%)
4+ Person Household649 (72.3%)249 (27.7%)
Total Housing Units2,039 (65.6%)1,071 (34.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ephrata

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ephrata
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School172 (46.4%)199 (53.6%)
High School Diploma528 (62.0%)323 (38.0%)
College/Associate Degree1,074 (74.1%)376 (25.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher265 (60.5%)173 (39.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ephrata

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ephrata
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years60519.5%
35 to 44 Years57118.4%
45 to 54 Years42413.6%
55 to 64 Years62820.2%
65 to 74 Years52116.8%
75 to 84 Years2979.6%
85 Years and Over642.1%
Total3,110100.0%

Housing Finances in Ephrata

Median Income by Occupancy in Ephrata

Median Income by Occupancy in Ephrata
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,039 (65.6%)$69,531
Renter-Occupied1,071 (34.4%)$49,393
Average3,110 (100.0%)$57,958

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ephrata

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ephrata
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008 (0.4%)51 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99931 (1.5%)47 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99996 (4.7%)41 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999118 (5.8%)7 (0.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99934 (1.7%)85 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999215 (10.5%)150 (14.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999283 (13.9%)163 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999273 (13.4%)250 (23.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999406 (19.9%)162 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999382 (18.7%)74 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more193 (9.5%)41 (3.8%)
Total2,039 (100.0%)1,071 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ephrata

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ephrata
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300116 (5.7%)50 (4.7%)
$300 to $499360 (17.7%)7 (0.6%)
$500 to $799174 (8.5%)226 (21.1%)
$800 to $999183 (9.0%)248 (23.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499824 (40.4%)411 (38.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999325 (15.9%)56 (5.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49929 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9998 (0.4%)70 (6.5%)
$3,000 or more20 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,039 (100.0%)1,071 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ephrata

Housing Structures in Ephrata

Housing Structures in Ephrata
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,32874.9%
Single Unit, Attached1073.4%
2 Unit Apartments240.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2026.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments230.7%
10 or more Apartments1755.6%
Mobile Home / Other2518.1%
Total3,110100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ephrata

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ephrata
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,806 (77.6%)522 (22.4%)
Single Unit, Attached20 (18.7%)87 (81.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)202 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)175 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other213 (84.9%)38 (15.1%)
Total2,039 (65.6%)1,071 (34.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ephrata

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ephrata
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)37 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms144 (7.1%)109 (10.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms575 (28.2%)653 (61.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms716 (35.1%)211 (19.7%)
8 or more Rooms604 (29.6%)61 (5.7%)
Total2,039 (100.0%)1,071 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ephrata

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ephrata
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity2,039 (100.0%)1,071 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,039 (100.0%)1,071 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ephrata

Household Vehicle Usage in Ephrata
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle29 (1.4%)29 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle432 (21.2%)436 (40.7%)
2 Vehicles883 (43.3%)520 (48.5%)
3 or more Vehicles695 (34.1%)86 (8.0%)
Total2,039 (100.0%)1,071 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ephrata

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ephrata

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6381,401
Median Property Value$182,200$232,600
Median Household Income$44,821$151
Monthly Housing Costs$434$20
Real Estate Taxes$1,615$28

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ephrata

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ephrata
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00073 (11.4%)66 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99955 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999392 (61.4%)1,047 (74.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999104 (16.3%)280 (20.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99914 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)8 (0.6%)
Total638 (100.0%)1,401 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ephrata

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ephrata
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00039 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99969 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999127 (19.9%)179 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99995 (14.9%)88 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99999 (15.5%)188 (13.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999111 (17.4%)174 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99956 (8.8%)295 (21.1%)
$150,000 or more42 (6.6%)326 (23.3%)
Total638 (100.0%)1,401 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ephrata

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ephrata
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x173 (27.1%)80,245 (5,727.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x78 (12.2%)451 (32.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x122 (19.1%)342 (24.4%)
4.0x or more265 (41.5%)150 (10.7%)
Total638 (100.0%)1,401 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ephrata

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ephrata
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800115 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499171 (26.8%)155 (11.1%)
$800 to $1,499331 (51.9%)378 (27.0%)
Total638 (100.0%)1,401 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ephrata

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ephrata

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ephrata
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years785 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,900 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years542 (85.0%)96 (15.0%)
26 to 34 Years907 (83.1%)185 (16.9%)
35 to 44 Years869 (91.3%)83 (8.7%)
45 to 54 Years712 (95.8%)31 (4.2%)
55 to 64 Years833 (93.9%)54 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years701 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older552 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,801 (94.6%)449 (5.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ephrata

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ephrata
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born785 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,900 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen542 (85.0%)96 (15.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ephrata

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ephrata
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000819 (95.6%)38 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,856 (89.8%)210 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,072 (93.5%)74 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,660 (97.8%)37 (2.2%)
$100,000 and over2,392 (96.5%)88 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ephrata

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ephrata
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6556 (70.8%)315 (40.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,093 (57.5%)1,080 (56.8%)
19 to 25 Years141 (22.1%)401 (62.8%)
25 to 34 Years286 (26.2%)621 (56.9%)
35 to 44 Years87 (9.1%)799 (83.9%)
45 to 54 Years300 (40.4%)412 (55.4%)
55 to 64 Years331 (37.3%)542 (61.1%)
65 to 74 Years701 (100.0%)202 (28.8%)
75 Years and over549 (99.5%)396 (71.7%)
Total4,044 (49.0%)4,768 (57.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ephrata

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ephrata
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years136 (10.0%)4 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years73 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years220 (16.6%)117 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years147 (38.6%)53 (16.6%)
75 Years and over124 (45.4%)201 (72.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ephrata

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ephrata: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years81 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (0.8%)105 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years30 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over76 (27.8%)82 (29.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ephrata: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years17 (1.3%)4 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years24 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (2.3%)54 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years21 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (1.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ephrata: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years38 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years49 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (2.7%)8 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over32 (11.7%)30 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ephrata: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years180 (13.6%)41 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years23 (6.0%)53 (16.6%)
75 Years and over96 (35.2%)115 (41.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ephrata: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years49 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (2.7%)45 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)21 (6.6%)
75 Years and over38 (13.9%)51 (18.3%)

Technology Access in Ephrata

Computing Device Access in Ephrata

Computing Device Access in Ephrata
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,30274.0%
Smartphone2,66385.6%
Tablet1,87160.2%
No Computing Device2859.2%
Total3,110100.0%

Internet Access in Ephrata

Internet Access in Ephrata
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,45679.0%
Cellular Data Only2788.9%
Satellite Internet963.1%
No Internet34010.9%
Total3,110100.0%

Ephrata Summary

Ephrata is a city located in Grant County, Washington, United States. The population was 7,664 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Grant County.

History

The area around Ephrata was first settled in the late 1800s by homesteaders. The town was officially founded in 1906 and named after Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The city was incorporated in 1910.
In the early 1900s, Ephrata was a major stop on the Great Northern Railway. The railroad brought in many new settlers and businesses, and the town grew rapidly. The railroad also helped to make Ephrata a major agricultural center in the region.

Geography

Ephrata is located at 47°20′N 119°32′W (47.33, -119.53). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11.2 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Ephrata is a major agricultural center in the region. The city is home to several large farms and ranches, as well as a number of smaller farms. The city is also home to several food processing plants, including a cannery and a meat packing plant.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics plant and a metal fabrication plant.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 7,664 people, 2,845 households, and 1,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,788.3 people per square mile (692.2/km2). There were 3,093 housing units at an average density of 719.3 per square mile (277.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 13.3% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.2% of the population.
There were 2,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $41,944. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $25,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ephrata?
Total Population of Ephrata is 8,419.
What is the Total Male Population of Ephrata?
Total Male Population of Ephrata is 4,571.
What is the Total Female Population of Ephrata?
Total Female Population of Ephrata is 3,848.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ephrata?
There are 118.79 Males per 100 Females in Ephrata.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ephrata?
There are 84.18 Females per 100 Males in Ephrata.
What is the Median Population Age in Ephrata?
Median Population Age in Ephrata is 33.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ephrata
Average Family Size in Ephrata is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ephrata
Average Household Size in Ephrata is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ephrata?
Per Capita income in Ephrata is $24,929.
What is the Median Family Income in Ephrata?
Median Family Income in Ephrata is $61,339.
What is the Median Household income in Ephrata?
Median Household Income in Ephrata is $57,958.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ephrata?
Income or Wage Gap in Ephrata is 43.7%.
Women in Ephrata earn 56.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ephrata?
Family Income Deficit in Ephrata is $7,527.
Families that are below poverty line in Ephrata earn $7,527 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ephrata?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ephrata is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ephrata?
There are 3,512 People in the Labor Forcein in Ephrata.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ephrata?
59.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Ephrata.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ephrata?
Unemployment Rate in Ephrata is 4.7%.