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North Wales

Pennsylvania · 3,229 residents · 0.587 sq mi
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North Wales is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,000. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,229
−3%since 2000
from 3,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,501 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5,693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+10%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024North Wales
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,605 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,124
+13%since 2000
from $26,590 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+66%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(3,001)
Black4.8%(161)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(50)
Asian2.1%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(672)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(2,769)
Black5%(161)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(124)
Asian2.5%(81)
Other3.8%(121)
Diversity Score33.9%(1,094)
Diversity Score
34
+68%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+81%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Wales, Pennsylvania?

North Wales, Pennsylvania has about 3,229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Wales, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in North Wales, Pennsylvania earns about $62,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Wales, Pennsylvania expensive?

In North Wales, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $252,500, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in North Wales, Pennsylvania?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Wales, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Wales, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% of people in North Wales, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Wales, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, North Wales, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 573 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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