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Guilford

Pennsylvania · 2,923 residents · 1.549 sq mi
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Guilford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,341. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% 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
2,923
+59%since 2000
from 1,835 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,887 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 1,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
−7%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Guilford
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,341
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,207
+64%since 2000
from $28,723 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.7%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(2,456)
Black2.9%(85)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(194)
Asian2.7%(80)
Other0.4%(11)
Diversity Score29.8%(870)
Diversity Score
30
+220%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guilford, Pennsylvania?

Guilford, Pennsylvania has about 2,923 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guilford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Guilford, Pennsylvania earns about $105,341 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 $221,600.

How educated are people in Guilford, Pennsylvania?

About 41.8% 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 4.2% 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 1,296 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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