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Bryn Athyn

Pennsylvania · 1,304 residents (2025 est.) · 1.931 sq mi
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Bryn Athyn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,125. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 208 residents. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $678,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,143
−15%since 2000
from 1,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
592 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+31%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,304 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Bryn Athyn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,125
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,646 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,645
+91%since 2000
from $32,737 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+23%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$678,100
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,571
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+46%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,300)
Black1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian1.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,055)
Black1.8%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian2.5%(29)
Other1.8%(21)
Diversity Score18.3%(209)
Diversity Score
18
+150%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2017
from 87.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2016
from 86.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania?

Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania has about 1,143 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania earns about $143,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $678,100, and the typical rent is about $1,571 a month.

How educated are people in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania?

About 68.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania?

About 0.3% of people in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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