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Guilford

Pennsylvania · 3,919 residents · 1.549 sq mi
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Guilford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,962. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,084 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,919
+114%since 2000
from 1,835 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,530 / sq mi
+114%since 2000
from 1,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
−1%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Guilford
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,962
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,147
+64%since 2000
from $28,723 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
+47.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
−9%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,205
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $692 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,739)
Black1.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian1.1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(171)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(2,814)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(619)
Asian9.5%(373)
Other2.9%(113)
Diversity Score56.2%(2,202)
Diversity Score
56
+505%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guilford, Pennsylvania?

Guilford, Pennsylvania has about 3,919 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guilford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Guilford, Pennsylvania earns about $123,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guilford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Guilford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $278,100, and the typical rent is about $1,205 a month.

How educated are people in Guilford, Pennsylvania?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Guilford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guilford, Pennsylvania?

About 1.6% of people in Guilford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guilford, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Guilford, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,292 residents, a change of about 141 percent over that period.

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