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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Colwyn

Pennsylvania · 2,613 residents · 0.258 sq mi
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Colwyn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,482. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $55,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,613
+7%vs 2000
vs 2,453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,128 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 9,508 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.5
−2%vs 2000
vs 31.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Colwyn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,482
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,150 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,268
−19%vs 2000
vs $13,883 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.7%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $617 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.3% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+15%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(1,041)
Black51.4%(1,262)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(40)
Asian1%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(1,600)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,352)
Black7.7%(201)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian1.1%(29)
Other1.2%(31)
Diversity Score24.3%(636)
Diversity Score
24
−63%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.5%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colwyn, Pennsylvania?

Colwyn, Pennsylvania has about 2,613 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Colwyn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Colwyn, Pennsylvania earns about $30,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colwyn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Colwyn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $55,700, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Colwyn, Pennsylvania?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Colwyn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colwyn, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of people in Colwyn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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