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Folcroft

Pennsylvania · 6,792 residents · 1.245 sq mi
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Folcroft has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,169. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $112,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
6,792
−3%since 2000
from 6,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,455 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5,605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+1%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Folcroft
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,169
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,443 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,686
+28%since 2000
from $17,727 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $697 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(2,754)
Black46.4%(3,151)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(366)
Asian2.7%(185)
Other3.3%(223)
Diversity Score75.3%(5,116)
Diversity Score
75
+421%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Folcroft, Pennsylvania?

Folcroft, Pennsylvania has about 6,792 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Folcroft, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Folcroft, Pennsylvania earns about $56,169 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 $112,900, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Folcroft, Pennsylvania?

About 16.2% 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 16.3% of people in Folcroft, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Folcroft, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Folcroft, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 714 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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