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Oreland

Pennsylvania · 5,953 residents · 1.509 sq mi
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Oreland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $420,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,953
+8%since 2000
from 5,509 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,945 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+4%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Oreland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,625
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,809 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,662
+138%since 2000
from $24,256 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+20%since 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$420,700
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,261
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $697 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+38%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(4,665)
Black12%(660)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(50)
Asian1.5%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.8%(1,751)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(4,479)
Black11.3%(675)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(257)
Asian1.9%(116)
Other7.2%(426)
Diversity Score51.7%(3,078)
Diversity Score
52
+63%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+76%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 85.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 85.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 8.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oreland, Pennsylvania?

Oreland, Pennsylvania has about 5,953 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oreland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oreland, Pennsylvania earns about $111,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oreland, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Oreland, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $420,700, and the typical rent is about $1,261 a month.

How educated are people in Oreland, Pennsylvania?

About 59.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oreland, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oreland, Pennsylvania?

About 4.6% of people in Oreland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oreland, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Oreland, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 258 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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