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Broomall

Pennsylvania · 11,718 residents · 3.168 sq mi
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Broomall is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,992. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $353,700. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,718
+6%since 2000
from 11,046 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,699 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 3,487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+9%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Broomall
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,992
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,354 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,208
+73%since 2000
from $24,940 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,421
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $784 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+14%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(10,041)
Black0.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(69)
Asian7.1%(786)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(2,159)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(9,651)
Black2.2%(258)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(274)
Asian10.7%(1,248)
Other3.5%(407)
Diversity Score40.2%(4,716)
Diversity Score
40
+106%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broomall, Pennsylvania?

Broomall, Pennsylvania has about 11,718 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broomall, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Broomall, Pennsylvania earns about $95,992 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broomall, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Broomall, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $353,700, and the typical rent is about $1,421 a month.

How educated are people in Broomall, Pennsylvania?

About 44.3% of adults age 25 and over in Broomall, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broomall, Pennsylvania?

About 5.0% of people in Broomall, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broomall, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Broomall, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 788 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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