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Fox Chase

Pennsylvania · 1,600 residents · 0.348 sq mi
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Fox Chase is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $197,900. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
1,600
−1%since 2019
from 1,612 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,598 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 4,632 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
−7%since 2019
from 52.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Fox Chase
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,406
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $82,061 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,070
−7%since 2019
from $37,642 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $199,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 98.1% in 2019
5.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic62%(999)
Black15.9%(256)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(303)
Asian3.3%(54)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.3%(1,117)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(1,146)
Black4.4%(71)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(280)
Asian2.9%(47)
Other2.1%(33)
Diversity Score54.6%(874)
Diversity Score
55
−21%since 2019
from 69 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−6%since 2019
from 19.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 87.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 23.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Female
55.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Foreign born
3.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fox Chase, Pennsylvania?

Fox Chase, Pennsylvania has about 1,600 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fox Chase, Pennsylvania earns about $81,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fox Chase, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fox Chase, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $197,900.

How educated are people in Fox Chase, Pennsylvania?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fox Chase, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fox Chase, Pennsylvania?

About 4.1% of people in Fox Chase, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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