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Berwyn

Pennsylvania · 3,680 residents · 1.861 sq mi
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Berwyn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,833. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $639,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 87% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% 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

Total population
3,680
−5%since 2023
from 3,867 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,977 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 2,078 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+3%since 2023
from 40.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K201020202024Berwyn
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,833
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $137,206 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,301
−5%since 2023
from $74,962 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−3%since 2023
from 0.481 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$639,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $643,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,755 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
−7%since 2023
from 4.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(3,253)
Black1.9%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(30)
Asian7.8%(301)
Other5.4%(209)
Diversity Score35.4%(1,368)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(3,034)
Black1.1%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(51)
Asian11.9%(439)
Other3.2%(117)
Diversity Score38.1%(1,402)
Diversity Score
38
+8%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 29.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
Female
54.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
Foreign born
15.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berwyn, Pennsylvania?

Berwyn, Pennsylvania has about 3,680 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berwyn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Berwyn, Pennsylvania earns about $145,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berwyn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Berwyn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $639,400, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Berwyn, Pennsylvania?

About 71.0% of adults age 25 and over in Berwyn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berwyn, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% of people in Berwyn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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