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Glendon

Pennsylvania · 373 residents · 0.615 sq mi
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Glendon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,806. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $144,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
373
+2%since 2000
from 367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
607 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+21%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3043614184755321990201020202024Glendon
2024374
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,806
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,643
+86%since 2000
from $17,593 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(280)
Black4.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino11%(41)
Asian2.1%(8)
Other5.6%(21)
Diversity Score50.3%(188)
Diversity Score
50
+371%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glendon, Pennsylvania?

Glendon, Pennsylvania has about 373 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glendon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Glendon, Pennsylvania earns about $76,806 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 $144,900, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in Glendon, Pennsylvania?

About 21.1% 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 13.0% 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 14 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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