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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jenkintown

Pennsylvania · 4,478 residents · 0.586 sq mi
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Jenkintown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,743. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $143,900. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,478
−2%since 1990
from 4,574 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,642 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 7,805 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+9%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Jenkintown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,743
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,270 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,834
+35%since 1990
from $22,141 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$143,900
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $144,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$710
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $579 in 1990
US average: $602
64.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
35.1% rent
3.0
−16%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(4,343)
Black3.5%(161)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(101)
Asian0.7%(33)
Diversity Score16.9%(773)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(4,154)
Black4%(178)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(58)
Asian0.9%(42)
Diversity Score15%(670)
15
−12%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.9%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 43.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 93.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−28%since 1990
from 26.6 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 Jenkintown, Pennsylvania?

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania has about 4,478 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania earns about $47,743 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 $143,900, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania?

About 46.9% 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 5.1% of people in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jenkintown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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