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Felton

Pennsylvania · 505 residents (2025 est.) · 0.63 sq mi
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Felton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,400. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
453
+1%since 2000
from 449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+21%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:505 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4254855456046641990201020202024Felton
2024453
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,083
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,353 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,112
+82%since 2000
from $19,322 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
+5%since 2010
from 0.302 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.2%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(442)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(420)
Black1.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(20)
Diversity Score17.3%(78)
Diversity Score
17
+675%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Felton, Pennsylvania?

Felton, Pennsylvania has about 453 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Felton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Felton, Pennsylvania earns about $77,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Felton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Felton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $194,400, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Felton, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Felton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Felton, Pennsylvania?

About 6.9% of people in Felton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Felton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Felton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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