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Paoli

Pennsylvania · 6,002 residents · 2.015 sq mi
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Paoli is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,466. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $360,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,002
+11%since 2000
from 5,425 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,979 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,692 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+3%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Paoli
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,466
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,133
+71%since 2000
from $30,570 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$360,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,452
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $845 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(4,369)
Black4.9%(293)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(226)
Asian14.1%(849)
Other3.6%(216)
Diversity Score54.5%(3,270)
Diversity Score
54
+163%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+84%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paoli, Pennsylvania?

Paoli, Pennsylvania has about 6,002 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paoli, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Paoli, Pennsylvania earns about $83,466 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 $360,700, and the typical rent is about $1,452 a month.

How educated are people in Paoli, Pennsylvania?

About 62.4% 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 2.9% of people in Paoli, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paoli, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Paoli, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 399 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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