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Penryn

Pennsylvania · 980 residents · 1.887 sq mi
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Penryn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,176. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $248,700. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 90% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
980
−1%since 2019
from 992 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
519 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 526 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+10%since 2019
from 43.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8349491K1K1K201020202024Penryn
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,176
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $125,580 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,229
−4%since 2019
from $38,744 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $261,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
15.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(961)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(13)
Diversity Score7.6%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(920)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(20)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score10%(98)
Diversity Score
10
+31%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 81.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−1%since 2019
from 21.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 87.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% 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
77.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Female
43.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penryn, Pennsylvania?

Penryn, Pennsylvania has about 980 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penryn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Penryn, Pennsylvania earns about $121,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penryn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Penryn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $248,700.

How educated are people in Penryn, Pennsylvania?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Penryn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penryn, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Penryn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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