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Collingdale

Pennsylvania · 8,908 residents · 0.869 sq mi
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Collingdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,300. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
8,908
+3%since 2000
from 8,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,251 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 9,970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+4%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Collingdale
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,170
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,207 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,160
+38%since 2000
from $16,751 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+38%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(7,924)
Black4.5%(386)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(77)
Asian1.6%(140)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(1,452)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(2,820)
Black54.5%(4,855)
Hispanic / Latino5%(443)
Asian3.3%(295)
Other4.7%(419)
Diversity Score73.8%(6,570)
Diversity Score
74
+340%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collingdale, Pennsylvania?

Collingdale, Pennsylvania has about 8,908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Collingdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Collingdale, Pennsylvania earns about $48,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collingdale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Collingdale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $116,300, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in Collingdale, Pennsylvania?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Collingdale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collingdale, Pennsylvania?

About 22.2% of people in Collingdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Collingdale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Collingdale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 267 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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