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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Drexel Hill

Pennsylvania · 29,364 residents · 3.198 sq mi
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Drexel Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,765. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $125,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,364
−1%since 1990
from 29,744 in 1990
1990 – 2024
9,182 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 9,301 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+7%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024Drexel Hill
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,765
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,294 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,471
+42%since 1990
from $17,998 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$125,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $118,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$702
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $550 in 1990
US average: $602
64.8%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
35.2% rent
2.6
−17%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(28,940)
Black0.6%(173)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(194)
Asian1.9%(570)
Diversity Score8.1%(2,421)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(27,143)
Black1.9%(560)
Hispanic / Latino1%(285)
Asian3.8%(1,129)
Diversity Score16.1%(4,736)
16
+98%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.1%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−18%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania has about 29,364 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania earns about $48,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $125,300, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?

About 4.9% of people in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 380 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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