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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Croydon

Pennsylvania · 9,993 residents · 2.478 sq mi
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Croydon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $46,858. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $106,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,993
Unchangedsince 1990
from 9,967 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,033 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,022 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+10%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K10K10K10K1990201020202024Croydon
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,858
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,099 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,751
+54%since 1990
from $12,821 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$106,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$594
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $525 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
27.8% rent
2.3
−19%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(9,674)
Black2%(197)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(219)
Asian0.6%(63)
Diversity Score12.1%(1,210)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(9,105)
Black2.9%(287)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(368)
Asian1.3%(127)
Diversity Score18.7%(1,868)
19
+54%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+2%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Croydon, Pennsylvania?

Croydon, Pennsylvania has about 9,993 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Croydon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Croydon, Pennsylvania earns about $46,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Croydon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Croydon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $106,500, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Croydon, Pennsylvania?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Croydon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Croydon, Pennsylvania?

About 5.7% of people in Croydon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Croydon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Croydon, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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