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Merion Station

Pennsylvania · 5,741 residents · 1.329 sq mi
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Merion Station is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $223,430. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $677,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 251% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

5,741
+7%vs 2021
vs 5,369 in 2021
2020 – 2024
4,320 / sq mi
+7%vs 2021
vs 4,040 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
41.6
−12%vs 2021
vs 47.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
5K5K6K6K6K20202024Merion Station
20246K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$223,430
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $233,340 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$98,418
−1%vs 2021
vs $99,686 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
85.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
3.5%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 3.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$677,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $693,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,735
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,789 in 2021
US average: $1,124
93.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.8% in 2021
6.3% rent
3.0
+2%vs 2021
vs 3.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(4,733)
Black2.2%(116)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(128)
Asian5.3%(282)
Other2%(110)
Diversity Score27.3%(1,468)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(4,713)
Black1.9%(110)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(203)
Asian6.8%(389)
Other1.8%(105)
Diversity Score33%(1,895)
33
+21%vs 2021
vs 27 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

85.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 99.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
61.8%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+6%vs 2021
vs 27.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
59.1%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.2%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
68.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
79.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.8% in 2021
47.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.2% in 2021
9.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.2% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Merion Station, Pennsylvania?

Merion Station, Pennsylvania has about 5,741 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Merion Station, Pennsylvania earns about $223,430 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 $677,000, and the typical rent is about $1,735 a month.

How educated are people in Merion Station, Pennsylvania?

About 85.7% 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 3.5% 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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