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Merion Station

Pennsylvania · 5,788 residents · 1.329 sq mi
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#12Highest median household incomeof 6,818$250,001#13Most work-from-homeof 6,82644.3%#37Most educatedof 6,82684.5%
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Merion Station is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $886,600. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

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

Total population
5,788
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5,796 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,355 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4,361 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+3%since 2023
from 42.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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

Median household income
$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$886,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $875,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,461
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,395 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+1%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Merion Station on RentDataNow
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)
Diversity Score
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)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Russian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
59.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+7%since 2023
from 25.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
44.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
Female
50.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
Foreign born
13.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
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
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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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