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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

5,425
−3%since 1990
from 5,603 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,692 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 2,781 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+12%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Paoli
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$168,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $150,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$845
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $678 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
27.7% rent
3.0
−14%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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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)
Diversity Score19.4%(1,088)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(4,909)
Black5.3%(288)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(46)
Asian2.6%(143)
Diversity Score20.7%(1,123)
21
+7%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
19.8%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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