CITY
Bala Cynwyd
Pennsylvania · 10,227 residents · 2.29 sq mi
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Bala Cynwyd is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $640,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 92% more than the Pennsylvania median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202410K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(645)
5 to 99.7%(990)
10 to 1410.5%(1,076)
15 to 196.3%(641)
20 to 242.3%(237)
25 to 349.8%(1,001)
35 to 4411.9%(1,214)
45 to 5413.6%(1,388)
55 to 649.1%(928)
65 to 749.8%(1,005)
75 to 846.1%(620)
85 and over4.7%(482)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$150,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $144,453 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
76.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.8%
Public administration9.6%
Retail trade8.9%
Information4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
$640,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $628,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
4.3
−2%since 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(7,422)
Black12.1%(1,161)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(56)
Asian5.7%(551)
Other4.5%(432)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(7,774)
Black12.8%(1,306)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(115)
Asian5.9%(603)
Other4.2%(429)
50
+4%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
South American0.5%(49)
Puerto Rican0.3%(34)
Central American0.3%(32)
Nicaraguan0.3%(32)
Colombian0.2%(18)
Peruvian0.1%(15)
Bolivian0.1%(11)
Chilean0%(5)
Asian origin
Chinese2.6%(265)
Korean1.2%(118)
Asian Indian0.6%(61)
Filipino0.5%(50)
Cambodian0.4%(43)
Vietnamese0.3%(31)
Malaysian0.1%(8)
Sri Lankan0.1%(7)
Ancestry
German8.5%(870)
Russian7.5%(762)
Italian6.4%(651)
Irish6.3%(645)
English5.8%(597)
Polish5.6%(570)
American5.5%(567)
French2%(205)
Hungarian2%(201)
Subsaharan African2%(200)
Arab1.8%(182)
Greek1.5%(155)
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Scottish1%(101)
Ukrainian0.8%(78)
Romanian0.7%(74)
Austrian0.7%(69)
Lebanese0.6%(65)
Welsh0.6%(61)
Iranian0.6%(57)
Lithuanian0.6%(57)
Swedish0.5%(53)
Israeli0.5%(49)
Iraqi0.4%(46)
Brazilian0.4%(45)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(45)
Turkish0.3%(33)
Canadian0.3%(31)
Croatian0.3%(31)
West Indian0.3%(28)
Jamaican0.3%(28)
Dutch0.2%(24)
Czech0.2%(20)
Norwegian0.2%(17)
Serbian0.2%(16)
Egyptian0.1%(15)
Moroccan0.1%(15)
British0.1%(15)
French Canadian0.1%(15)
Ghanaian0.1%(15)
Swiss0.1%(15)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.8%(1,118)
Married60.9%(2,210)
Widowed2.5%(91)
Divorced5.8%(209)
Women 15+
Never married26%(1,010)
Married58.6%(2,277)
Widowed9%(351)
Divorced6.4%(250)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania?
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania has about 10,227 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania earns about $150,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $640,400, and the typical rent is about $1,886 a month.
How educated are people in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania?
About 75.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania?
About 11.4% of people in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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PennsylvaniaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024