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Drexel Hill

Pennsylvania · 28,043 residents · 3.198 sq mi
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Drexel Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,287. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $204,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,043
−4%since 2000
from 29,364 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,769 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 9,182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+2%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024Drexel Hill
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,287
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,765 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,575
+24%since 2000
from $25,471 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+20%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(27,143)
Black1.9%(560)
Hispanic / Latino1%(285)
Asian3.8%(1,129)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(4,736)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(23,539)
Black7.6%(2,121)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(728)
Asian4.3%(1,197)
Other1.4%(401)
Diversity Score35.5%(9,959)
Diversity Score
36
+120%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania has about 28,043 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania earns about $66,287 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 $204,400, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?

About 39.2% 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 4.7% 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 1,701 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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