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Lionville

Pennsylvania · 7,683 residents · 2.476 sq mi
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Lionville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,582. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $438,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,683
+8%since 2023
from 7,091 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Population density
3,103 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 2,864 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−2%since 2023
from 37.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2011 – 2024
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20248K
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,582
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $96,381 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,581
−4%since 2023
from $58,147 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−4%since 2023
from 0.406 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$438,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $424,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,916
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,814 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
−1%since 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(4,949)
Black2.6%(184)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(754)
Asian10%(712)
Other6.9%(492)
Diversity Score60.8%(4,308)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(5,343)
Black2.9%(223)
Hispanic / Latino10%(772)
Asian11.4%(877)
Other6.1%(468)
Diversity Score61.1%(4,693)
Diversity Score
61
+1%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−8%since 2023
from 21.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
Female
46.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
Foreign born
16.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lionville, Pennsylvania?

Lionville, Pennsylvania has about 7,683 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lionville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lionville, Pennsylvania earns about $100,582 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lionville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lionville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $438,700, and the typical rent is about $1,916 a month.

How educated are people in Lionville, Pennsylvania?

About 58.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lionville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lionville, Pennsylvania?

About 4.5% of people in Lionville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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