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Linwood

Pennsylvania · 3,949 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Linwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,656. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,949
+17%since 2000
from 3,374 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,075 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 5,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+5%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Linwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,656
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,103 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,408
+61%since 2000
from $17,037 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−21%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,223)
Black1.8%(61)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(45)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(295)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(2,691)
Black20%(791)
Hispanic / Latino5%(196)
Asian1.1%(42)
Other1.3%(51)
Diversity Score55.5%(2,191)
Diversity Score
55
+534%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linwood, Pennsylvania?

Linwood, Pennsylvania has about 3,949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Linwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Linwood, Pennsylvania earns about $62,656 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 $91,100, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in Linwood, Pennsylvania?

About 11.6% 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 14.6% of people in Linwood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Linwood, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Linwood, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 523 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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