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Pennwyn

Pennsylvania · 780 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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Pennwyn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has declined 9% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $142,400. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
780
−9%vs 2011
vs 857 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,469 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 1,614 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
−8%vs 2011
vs 50.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
334485636787938201020202024Pennwyn
2024384
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,141 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$28,096
+21%vs 2011
vs $23,307 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.315 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $121,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−27.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 71.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(855)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(706)
Black1.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(42)
Asian1.4%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.3%(158)
Diversity Score
20
+3387%vs 2011
vs 1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−16%vs 2011
vs 18.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.4%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.4%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.9% in 2011
Female
42.5%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania?

Pennwyn, Pennsylvania has about 780 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pennwyn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pennwyn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $142,400.

How educated are people in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania?

About 16.9% 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 13.9% of people in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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