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North Wales

Pennsylvania · 3,426 residents · 0.587 sq mi
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North Wales is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $270,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,426
+3%since 2000
from 3,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,836 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 5,693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+16%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024North Wales
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,679
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,605 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,934
+61%since 2000
from $26,590 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,129
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,844)
Black4.8%(164)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(140)
Asian3.2%(110)
Other0.6%(22)
Diversity Score30.3%(1,039)
Diversity Score
30
+51%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Wales, Pennsylvania?

North Wales, Pennsylvania has about 3,426 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Wales, Pennsylvania earns about $96,679 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 $270,200, and the typical rent is about $1,129 a month.

How educated are people in North Wales, Pennsylvania?

About 39.3% 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 4.6% 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 376 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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