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Fleetwood

Pennsylvania · 4,085 residents · 1.044 sq mi
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Fleetwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,480. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,085
+2%since 2000
from 4,018 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,913 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Fleetwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,480
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,621 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,493
+32%since 2000
from $21,600 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,900)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(69)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(237)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,843)
Black0.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(138)
Asian0.7%(29)
Other0.6%(23)
Diversity Score13.1%(535)
Diversity Score
13
+122%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania?

Fleetwood, Pennsylvania has about 4,085 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania earns about $63,480 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fleetwood, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $158,200, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania?

About 4.2% of people in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fleetwood, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 607 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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