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Linwood

Pennsylvania · 3,374 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Linwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,103. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,374
−2%since 1990
from 3,426 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,191 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 5,271 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.0
+5%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Linwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,103
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,484 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,037
+45%since 1990
from $11,711 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $464 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−14%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(3,324)
Black3%(102)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(388)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,223)
Black1.8%(61)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(45)
Asian0.4%(14)
Diversity Score8.7%(295)
Diversity Score
9
−23%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−4%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linwood, Pennsylvania?

Linwood, Pennsylvania has about 3,374 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Linwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Linwood, Pennsylvania earns about $39,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linwood, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Linwood, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Linwood, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Linwood, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linwood, Pennsylvania?

About 10.3% of people in Linwood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linwood, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Linwood, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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