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Boothwyn

Pennsylvania · 4,933 residents · 1.247 sq mi
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Boothwyn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,332. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,933
−5%since 2000
from 5,206 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,956 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 4,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+7%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Boothwyn
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,332
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,433 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,490
+20%since 2000
from $23,811 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $692 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+27%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(4,688)
Black6.1%(316)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(58)
Asian1.7%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(1,086)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(4,211)
Black8%(393)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(129)
Asian1.6%(80)
Other0.2%(11)
Diversity Score28.8%(1,420)
Diversity Score
29
+38%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania?

Boothwyn, Pennsylvania has about 4,933 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania earns about $66,332 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boothwyn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $211,900, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania?

About 6.0% of people in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boothwyn, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Boothwyn, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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