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Glendon

Pennsylvania · 383 residents (2025 est.) · 0.615 sq mi
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Glendon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,000. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
374
+2%since 2000
from 367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
608 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+32%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:383 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3043614184755321990201020202024Glendon
2024374
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,833
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,969 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,602
+176%since 2000
from $17,593 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+9%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,358
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(347)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian1.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(287)
Black15%(56)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(18)
Diversity Score48.1%(180)
Diversity Score
48
+351%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glendon, Pennsylvania?

Glendon, Pennsylvania has about 374 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glendon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Glendon, Pennsylvania earns about $105,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glendon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Glendon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $235,000, and the typical rent is about $1,358 a month.

How educated are people in Glendon, Pennsylvania?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Glendon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glendon, Pennsylvania?

About 6.1% of people in Glendon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glendon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Glendon, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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