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Croydon

Pennsylvania · 10,014 residents · 2.478 sq mi
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Croydon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,529. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,014
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,993 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,041 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,033 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+14%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K10K10K10K1990201020202024Croydon
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,529
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,858 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,340
+38%since 2000
from $19,751 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,098
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+51%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(9,105)
Black2.9%(287)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(368)
Asian1.3%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(1,868)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(7,277)
Black6.5%(655)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(1,324)
Asian3%(300)
Other1.6%(163)
Diversity Score51.9%(5,196)
Diversity Score
52
+178%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Croydon, Pennsylvania?

Croydon, Pennsylvania has about 10,014 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Croydon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Croydon, Pennsylvania earns about $60,529 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 $208,100, and the typical rent is about $1,098 a month.

How educated are people in Croydon, Pennsylvania?

About 16.8% 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 14.7% 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 47 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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