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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fox Chapel

Pennsylvania · 5,436 residents · 7.868 sq mi
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Fox Chapel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,298. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $410,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 267% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,436
+2%since 1990
from 5,319 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
691 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 676 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
44.3
+7%since 1990
from 41.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,298
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $123,138 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,610
+28%since 1990
from $63,063 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.8%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $588 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 94.9% in 1990
4.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+8%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(5,087)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(21)
Asian4.1%(220)
Diversity Score11.3%(604)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,042)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(37)
Asian5.2%(284)
Diversity Score15.4%(836)
Diversity Score
15
+36%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.5%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 97.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
42.1%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 36.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−32%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania?

Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania has about 5,436 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania earns about $147,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $410,200, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania?

About 79.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania?

About 4.8% of people in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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