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Bryn Athyn

Pennsylvania · 1,272 residents · 1.931 sq mi
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Bryn Athyn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,344. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $519,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 77% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,272
−6%since 2000
from 1,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
659 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+18%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Bryn Athyn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,344
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,646 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,234
+38%since 2000
from $32,737 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$519,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,348
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+42%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,119)
Black4.2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(27)
Asian1%(13)
Other3.1%(40)
Diversity Score24.8%(316)
Diversity Score
25
+240%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania?

Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania has about 1,272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania earns about $112,344 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 $519,600, and the typical rent is about $1,348 a month.

How educated are people in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania?

About 63.1% 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 6.0% 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 155 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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