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Downingtown

Pennsylvania · 7,892 residents · 2.188 sq mi
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Downingtown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,075. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,892
+4%since 2000
from 7,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,607 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+5%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Downingtown
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,075
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,210
+72%since 2000
from $21,634 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,258
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $714 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(6,217)
Black10.4%(792)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(268)
Asian2.3%(174)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.3%(2,757)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(5,789)
Black10.1%(796)
Hispanic / Latino8%(634)
Asian3.7%(292)
Other2.5%(200)
Diversity Score52.1%(4,112)
Diversity Score
52
+43%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

Downingtown, Pennsylvania has about 7,892 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Downingtown, Pennsylvania earns about $74,075 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downingtown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Downingtown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $253,100, and the typical rent is about $1,258 a month.

How educated are people in Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

About 40.5% of adults age 25 and over in Downingtown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

About 3.3% of people in Downingtown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Downingtown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Downingtown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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