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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glenside

Pennsylvania · 7,914 residents · 1.271 sq mi
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Glenside is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,868. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $142,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,914
−9%since 1990
from 8,704 in 1990
1990 – 2024
6,227 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 6,848 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+9%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Glenside
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,868
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,714 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,393
+61%since 1990
from $16,349 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$142,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $121,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$696
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $563 in 1990
US average: $602
68.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
31.6% rent
2.4
−22%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(8,353)
Black2.4%(207)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(137)
Asian1.3%(113)
Diversity Score13.3%(1,157)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(6,955)
Black6.6%(523)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(114)
Asian3%(238)
Diversity Score25.7%(2,032)
26
+93%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.7%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 34.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.7%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 87.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenside, Pennsylvania?

Glenside, Pennsylvania has about 7,914 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Glenside, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Glenside, Pennsylvania earns about $58,868 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 $142,600, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Glenside, Pennsylvania?

About 40.7% 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 3.4% 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 790 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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