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Penndel

Pennsylvania · 2,420 residents · 0.418 sq mi
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Penndel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,296. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $133,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,420
−8%since 1990
from 2,640 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,789 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 6,316 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.1
−2%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Penndel
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,296
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,015 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,897
+35%since 1990
from $13,296 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $111,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $493 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
47.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+9%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,494)
Black5.1%(135)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score18%(474)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,195)
Black3%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(47)
Asian3.3%(79)
Diversity Score19.6%(475)
Diversity Score
20
+9%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−22%since 1990
from 19.8 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penndel, Pennsylvania?

Penndel, Pennsylvania has about 2,420 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Penndel, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Penndel, Pennsylvania earns about $36,296 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penndel, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Penndel, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $133,600, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Penndel, Pennsylvania?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Penndel, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penndel, Pennsylvania?

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

Has Penndel, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Penndel, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 220 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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