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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Folcroft

Pennsylvania · 7,506 residents · 1.245 sq mi
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Folcroft is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $74,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,506
+8%vs 2000
vs 6,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,029 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 5,605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−13%vs 2000
vs 35.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Folcroft
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,292
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,443 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,272
−25%vs 2000
vs $17,727 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$561
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $697 in 2000
US average: $450
80.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.7% in 2000
19.2% rent
2.1
+25%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(6,495)
Black4%(276)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(77)
Asian0.9%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(1,009)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(7,369)
Black0.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(84)
Asian0.7%(56)
Other0.6%(44)
Diversity Score7.1%(536)
7
−51%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.7%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Folcroft, Pennsylvania?

Folcroft, Pennsylvania has about 7,506 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Folcroft, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Folcroft, Pennsylvania earns about $35,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Folcroft, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Folcroft, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Folcroft, Pennsylvania?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Folcroft, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Folcroft, Pennsylvania?

About 5.6% of people in Folcroft, 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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