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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Paoli

Pennsylvania · 5,425 residents · 2.015 sq mi
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Paoli is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,800. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $168,200. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,425
−3%since 1990
from 5,603 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
41.1
+12%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Paoli
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.2%(336)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 95.5%(297)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.4%(295)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 194.5%(246)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.3%(177)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.9%(808)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.6%(899)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.4%(782)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.6%(573)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.3%(449)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.9%(431)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.4%(132)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,570
+28%since 1990
from $23,862 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $150,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $678 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
27.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(5,191)
Black6.8%(380)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(61)
Asian0.1%(8)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(4,909)
Black5.3%(288)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(46)
Asian2.6%(143)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Cuban1.1%(70)
Peruvian0.7%(47)
Mexican0.6%(38)
Colombian0.3%(20)
Asian origin
Asian Indian8.3%(530)
Chinese6.9%(439)
Kazakh1.3%(84)
Korean0.4%(26)
Sri Lankan0.3%(18)
Japanese0.3%(16)
Vietnamese0.3%(16)
Ancestry
Irish22.2%(1,414)
German17.5%(1,116)
Italian13.7%(869)
English13.5%(857)
Polish3.2%(205)
Scottish2.6%(168)
Scotch-Irish2.5%(161)
Swedish2.4%(151)
American2%(125)
Dutch1.3%(84)
Welsh1.2%(76)
French1%(66)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1%(62)
Ukrainian0.9%(58)
West Indian0.9%(55)
Jamaican0.9%(55)
Hungarian0.7%(42)
British0.6%(40)
Czech0.6%(39)
Austrian0.6%(38)
Norwegian0.6%(37)
Lithuanian0.6%(36)
Slovak0.6%(36)
Greek0.6%(35)
Iranian0.3%(19)
Russian0.3%(19)
Portuguese0.2%(14)
Brazilian0.2%(13)
Canadian0.2%(12)
Arab0.1%(8)
Armenian0.1%(8)
Belgian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 39.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.1%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−38%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27%(563)
Married64.7%(1,350)
Widowed3.7%(77)
Divorced4.6%(97)
Women 15+
Never married22.1%(536)
Married54.7%(1,327)
Widowed15.7%(381)
Divorced7.5%(183)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paoli, Pennsylvania?

Paoli, Pennsylvania has about 5,425 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Paoli, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Paoli, Pennsylvania earns about $55,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paoli, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Paoli, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $168,200, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Paoli, Pennsylvania?

About 46.4% of adults age 25 and over in Paoli, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paoli, Pennsylvania?

About 4.7% of people in Paoli, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paoli, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Paoli, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 178 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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