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Berwyn

Pennsylvania · 3,775 residents · 1.861 sq mi
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Berwyn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,432. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $517,400. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 96% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,775
+7%since 2019
from 3,531 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,028 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 1,897 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+5%since 2019
from 42.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K201020202024Berwyn
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,432
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,147 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,494
Unchangedsince 2019
from $60,201 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 63.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services25.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$517,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $475,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,481
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,351 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 67.8% in 2019
28.2% rent
Afford Score
4.2
−11%since 2019
from 4.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(3,009)
Black1.9%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian8.4%(295)
Other4.3%(151)
Diversity Score33.1%(1,168)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(2,998)
Black3.3%(125)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(120)
Asian10.2%(385)
Other3.1%(118)
Diversity Score43.2%(1,631)
Diversity Score
43
+31%since 2019
from 33 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 69.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 93.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 35.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+8%since 2019
from 21.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
79.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
Female
52.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
Foreign born
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berwyn, Pennsylvania?

Berwyn, Pennsylvania has about 3,775 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berwyn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Berwyn, Pennsylvania earns about $124,432 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 $517,400, and the typical rent is about $1,481 a month.

How educated are people in Berwyn, Pennsylvania?

About 73.2% 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 6.4% of people in Berwyn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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