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Pennwyn

Pennsylvania · 384 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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Population has fallen 20% since 2023, a loss of 98 residents. Median home value is $186,700. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
384
−20%since 2023
from 482 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
723 / sq mi
−20%since 2023
from 908 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
−10%since 2023
from 50.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
334485636787938201020202024Pennwyn
2024384
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,183
Unchangedsince 2023
from $29,257 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+2%since 2023
from 0.493 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $193,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
43.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(362)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.9%(120)
Diversity Score46.7%(225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other31%(119)
Diversity Score53.5%(205)
Diversity Score
53
+14%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.4%
+25.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
Female
35.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
47.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania?

Pennwyn, Pennsylvania has about 384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Pennwyn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pennwyn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $186,700.

How educated are people in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania?

About 26.6% of people in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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