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Elkins Park

Pennsylvania · 6,901 residents · 1.741 sq mi
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Elkins Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,192. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $302,900. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 65% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% 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

6,901
+1%vs 2021
vs 6,805 in 2021
2020 – 2024
3,964 / sq mi
+1%vs 2021
vs 3,909 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.5
−5%vs 2021
vs 50.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20247K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$105,192
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $111,826 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$60,070
−10%vs 2021
vs $66,543 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
5.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$302,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $309,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,213
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,351 in 2021
US average: $1,124
76.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.4% in 2021
23.6% rent
2.9
+4%vs 2021
vs 2.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(4,073)
Black27.6%(1,876)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(284)
Asian3.8%(260)
Other4.6%(312)
Diversity Score70.1%(4,767)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(4,176)
Black23.8%(1,641)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(371)
Asian5%(344)
Other5.2%(356)
Diversity Score70.9%(4,896)
71
+1%vs 2021
vs 70 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

68.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
36.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.8 min
+2%vs 2021
vs 32.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
68.0%
+8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
11.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.1% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
69.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
62.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.8% in 2021
52.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.2% in 2021
9.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
4.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania?

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania has about 6,901 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania earns about $105,192 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkins Park, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $302,900, and the typical rent is about $1,213 a month.

How educated are people in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania?

About 68.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania?

About 5.9% of people in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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