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Ardmore

Pennsylvania · 13,566 residents · 1.966 sq mi
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Ardmore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,092. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,300. Households here earn about 60% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,566
+8%since 2000
from 12,616 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,900 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 6,417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+3%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Ardmore
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,092
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,966 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,357
+73%since 2000
from $36,111 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,469
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $813 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+33%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(10,377)
Black11.4%(1,438)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(259)
Asian2.6%(324)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.6%(4,492)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(9,839)
Black11.7%(1,589)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(698)
Asian5.7%(770)
Other3.5%(471)
Diversity Score54.6%(7,407)
Diversity Score
55
+53%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ardmore, Pennsylvania?

Ardmore, Pennsylvania has about 13,566 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ardmore, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ardmore, Pennsylvania earns about $102,092 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 $346,300, and the typical rent is about $1,469 a month.

How educated are people in Ardmore, Pennsylvania?

About 67.9% 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 7.1% of people in Ardmore, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ardmore, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ardmore, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 920 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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