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Glenside

Pennsylvania · 7,659 residents · 1.271 sq mi
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Glenside is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,676. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $390,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,659
−3%since 2000
from 7,914 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,026 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 6,227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+4%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Glenside
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,676
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,868 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,679
+84%since 2000
from $26,393 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+6%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$390,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,431
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+59%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(6,955)
Black6.6%(523)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(114)
Asian3%(238)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.7%(2,032)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(6,150)
Black8.4%(647)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(354)
Asian1.9%(149)
Other4.7%(359)
Diversity Score42.9%(3,287)
Diversity Score
43
+67%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.9% 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
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2017
from 87.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenside, Pennsylvania?

Glenside, Pennsylvania has about 7,659 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenside, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Glenside, Pennsylvania earns about $101,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenside, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Glenside, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $390,600, and the typical rent is about $1,431 a month.

How educated are people in Glenside, Pennsylvania?

About 57.1% of adults age 25 and over in Glenside, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenside, Pennsylvania?

About 5.1% of people in Glenside, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenside, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenside, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,045 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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