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Jenkintown

Pennsylvania · 4,785 residents (2025 est.) · 0.586 sq mi
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Jenkintown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,703. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% 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 $398,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 42% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,727
+6%since 2000
from 4,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,067 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 7,642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+2%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,785 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Jenkintown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,703
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,743 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,664
+150%since 2000
from $29,834 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
+25%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,418
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $710 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+19%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(4,154)
Black4%(178)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(58)
Asian0.9%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(670)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(3,773)
Black8.4%(399)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(192)
Asian1.6%(74)
Other6.1%(289)
Diversity Score43.8%(2,069)
Diversity Score
44
+193%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
44.5%
+41.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2017
from 82.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania?

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania has about 4,727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania earns about $110,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jenkintown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $398,000, and the typical rent is about $1,418 a month.

How educated are people in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania?

About 66.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania?

About 9.7% of people in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jenkintown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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