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Drexel Hill

Pennsylvania · 29,181 residents · 3.198 sq mi
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Drexel Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,645. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $179,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,181
−1%since 2000
from 29,364 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
38.7
+6%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024Drexel Hill
202430K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.2%(1,515)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(1,795)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(1,863)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.9%(1,713)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(1,765)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.1%(4,396)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.6%(3,961)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.2%(3,547)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.2%(4,130)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.6%(2,804)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844%(1,175)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(517)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,645
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,765 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,523
+55%since 2000
from $25,471 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,090
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−19%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(18,577)
Black21.3%(6,201)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,508)
Asian4.8%(1,402)
Other3.2%(924)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.8%(512)
Mexican1.6%(458)
Venezuelan0.2%(57)
Cuban0.2%(55)
Spaniard0.1%(40)
Ecuadorian0.1%(34)
Dominican0.1%(33)
Panamanian0.1%(31)
Chilean0.1%(24)
Colombian0.1%(23)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Peruvian0.1%(21)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.2%(331)
Chinese0.9%(250)
Vietnamese0.9%(240)
Sri Lankan0.5%(144)
Filipino0.2%(65)
Bangladeshi0.2%(61)
Cambodian0.1%(40)
Pakistani0.1%(30)
Thai0.1%(21)
Korean0.1%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish28.1%(7,839)
Italian18.1%(5,043)
German14.8%(4,119)
English7.4%(2,078)
American3.4%(963)
Polish2.4%(675)
French1.6%(445)
Welsh1.3%(369)
Greek1.1%(307)
Scottish1.1%(302)
+ 35 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.9%(261)
Moroccan0.7%(209)
Ukrainian0.7%(183)
Russian0.6%(178)
British0.6%(166)
Jamaican0.6%(156)
Swedish0.6%(154)
Lithuanian0.5%(127)
Dutch0.4%(113)
Slovak0.4%(110)
Ghanaian0.3%(92)
Lebanese0.3%(86)
Syrian0.3%(84)
Haitian0.3%(72)
Portuguese0.2%(65)
Austrian0.2%(60)
Hungarian0.2%(59)
Norwegian0.2%(56)
Danish0.2%(45)
Romanian0.1%(40)
Swiss0.1%(36)
Armenian0.1%(31)
Turkish0.1%(27)
Czech0.1%(26)
Canadian0.1%(25)
Nigerian0.1%(22)
Egyptian0.1%(20)
Serbian0.1%(20)
Finnish0.1%(16)
Croatian0.1%(14)
Barbadian0%(10)
Iranian0%(9)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.7%(4,452)
Married52.1%(6,157)
Widowed3%(353)
Divorced7.2%(856)
Women 15+
Never married39.4%(5,217)
Married44%(5,830)
Widowed5.9%(779)
Divorced10.7%(1,411)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania has about 29,181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania earns about $72,645 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 $179,900, and the typical rent is about $1,090 a month.

How educated are people in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?

About 42.0% 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 7.7% 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 563 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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