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Paoli

Pennsylvania · 5,575 residents · 2.015 sq mi
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Paoli is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $333,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 71% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,575
+3%since 2000
from 5,425 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,767 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,692 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+9%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Paoli
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,207
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,693
+56%since 2000
from $30,570 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $845 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+28%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(4,909)
Black5.3%(288)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(46)
Asian2.6%(143)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(1,123)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(4,606)
Black6.8%(377)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(130)
Asian6.5%(364)
Other2.1%(117)
Diversity Score39%(2,176)
Diversity Score
39
+89%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.8%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paoli, Pennsylvania?

Paoli, Pennsylvania has about 5,575 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paoli, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Paoli, Pennsylvania earns about $86,207 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 $333,000, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Paoli, Pennsylvania?

About 55.8% 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 3.4% 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 28 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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