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Merion Station

Pennsylvania · 5,788 residents · 1.33 sq mi
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Merion Station is home to 5,788 people in Pennsylvania. Households here earn about 221% more than in Pennsylvania as a whole. Households take in $250,000+ a year at the median, 204% more than the country as a whole. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $886,600. 89% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% 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

5,788
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5,796 in 2023
2020 – 2024
4,355 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4,361 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.1
+3%since 2023
from 42.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.33 sq mi
Population, 20202024
5K5K6K6K6K20202024Merion Station
20246K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(365)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(461)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.1%(529)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(342)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(205)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343%(172)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.5%(900)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.7%(907)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.5%(721)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.3%(713)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(403)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.2%(70)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$115,864
+2%since 2023
from $113,467 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.400
−1%since 2023
from 0.406 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$886,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $875,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$2,461
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,395 in 2023
US average: $1,442
89.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
10.7% rent
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.92 people
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.93 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
15.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
35.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.5
+1%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(4,815)
Black2.2%(126)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(132)
Asian7.6%(440)
Other4.9%(283)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(4,648)
Black2.1%(124)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(217)
Asian9%(521)
Other4.8%(278)
43
+14%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Argentine1%(60)
Spaniard1%(59)
Peruvian0.3%(20)
Chilean0.2%(14)
Mexican0.2%(9)
Asian origin
Chinese3.1%(177)
Cambodian1.8%(107)
Thai1.6%(94)
Vietnamese0.8%(48)
Asian Indian0.7%(40)
Taiwanese0.5%(27)
Pakistani0.3%(16)
Ancestry
Irish14.1%(819)
German11.7%(676)
English9.3%(541)
Italian8.2%(473)
Russian4.4%(257)
Polish3.7%(217)
Ukrainian3.5%(205)
Scottish3.5%(201)
Israeli3.1%(179)
French2.5%(144)
Finnish2.1%(123)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(112)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
American1.9%(108)
Dutch1.8%(105)
Welsh1.3%(76)
Hungarian1.2%(70)
Austrian1%(60)
Iranian1%(58)
Norwegian0.8%(44)
Croatian0.6%(36)
Swedish0.5%(30)
Slovak0.4%(25)
Romanian0.4%(22)
Armenian0.4%(21)
Greek0.4%(21)
Bulgarian0.2%(12)
Danish0.2%(12)
Czech0.2%(11)
Canadian0.2%(9)
Arab0.1%(8)
Section 05

Education

84.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
59.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+7%since 2023
from 25.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
42.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
44.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
72.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.9%
US average: 74.6%
13.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
78.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
50.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
13.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
94.4%
US average: 87.7%
85.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.7%(414)
Married75.8%(1,590)
Widowed1.1%(23)
Divorced3.4%(72)
Women 15+
Never married21.3%(496)
Married68.4%(1,597)
Widowed3%(70)
Divorced7.3%(171)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
80.5%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.2%
US average: 13.8%
19.5%
US average: 18.4%
3.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
93.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
21.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)13.1%(14)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)13.1%(14)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era89.7%(96)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War10.3%(11)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 107 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merion Station, Pennsylvania?

Merion Station, Pennsylvania has about 5,788 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merion Station, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Merion Station, Pennsylvania earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merion Station, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Merion Station, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $886,600, and the typical rent is about $2,461 a month.

How educated are people in Merion Station, Pennsylvania?

About 84.5% of adults age 25 and over in Merion Station, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merion Station, Pennsylvania?

About 4.2% of people in Merion Station, 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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