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Fleetwood

Pennsylvania · 4,049 residents · 1.044 sq mi
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Fleetwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,578. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $175,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
4,049
+1%since 2000
from 4,018 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,878 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+10%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Fleetwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,578
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,621 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,215
+63%since 2000
from $21,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(3,527)
Black1.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(290)
Asian1.1%(43)
Other1%(40)
Diversity Score24.6%(998)
Diversity Score
25
+318%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania?

Fleetwood, Pennsylvania has about 4,049 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania earns about $73,578 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 $175,900, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania?

About 17.6% 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 9.7% 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 571 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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