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Pennwyn

Pennsylvania · 888 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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Pennwyn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,806. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2019. Median home value is $163,500. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
888
+65%since 2019
from 538 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,672 / sq mi
+65%since 2019
from 1,013 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
−13%since 2019
from 50.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
334485636787938201020202024Pennwyn
2024384
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,806
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $84,537 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$34,165
−26%since 2019
from $46,096 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $171,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
11.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(529)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(676)
Black3.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(118)
Asian2.4%(21)
Other17.5%(155)
Diversity Score63.3%(562)
Diversity Score
63
+1440%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+12%since 2019
from 18.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2019
from 84.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 38.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
41.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania?

Pennwyn, Pennsylvania has about 888 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania earns about $66,806 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 $163,500.

How educated are people in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania?

About 26.0% 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 14.7% of people in Pennwyn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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