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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ardmore

Pennsylvania · 12,616 residents · 1.966 sq mi
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Ardmore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,966. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $155,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,616
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12,646 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,417 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6,432 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.3
+3%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,966
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,389 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,111
+62%since 1990
from $22,295 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $138,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $611 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
37.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−26%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(10,833)
Black12.7%(1,601)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(96)
Asian1.3%(165)
Diversity Score32.6%(4,128)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(10,377)
Black11.4%(1,438)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(259)
Asian2.6%(324)
Diversity Score35.6%(4,492)
Diversity Score
36
+9%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.1%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 40.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
28.1%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−25%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ardmore, Pennsylvania?

Ardmore, Pennsylvania has about 12,616 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ardmore, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ardmore, Pennsylvania earns about $60,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ardmore, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ardmore, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $155,800, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Ardmore, Pennsylvania?

About 54.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ardmore, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ardmore, Pennsylvania?

About 4.9% of people in Ardmore, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ardmore, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ardmore, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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