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Plum

Pennsylvania · 26,225 residents (2025 est.) · 28.57 sq mi
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Plum is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,600. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,723
−1%since 2000
from 26,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
935 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+16%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,225 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K27K28K1990201020202024Plum
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,705
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,386 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,609
+133%since 2000
from $20,863 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+7%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,177
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $674 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(25,617)
Black2.7%(740)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(167)
Asian0.9%(231)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(2,774)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(24,290)
Black3.9%(1,034)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(283)
Asian1.3%(359)
Other2.8%(757)
Diversity Score21.4%(5,719)
Diversity Score
21
+108%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plum, Pennsylvania?

Plum, Pennsylvania has about 26,723 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plum, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Plum, Pennsylvania earns about $98,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plum, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Plum, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $227,600, and the typical rent is about $1,177 a month.

How educated are people in Plum, Pennsylvania?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in Plum, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plum, Pennsylvania?

About 3.6% of people in Plum, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plum, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Plum, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,114 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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