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Richboro

Pennsylvania · 6,963 residents · 4.38 sq mi
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#13Lowest poverty rateof 6,8230.8%#29Highest homeownership rateof 6,82397.9%#173Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.2%#236Oldest by median ageof 6,82652.5
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Richboro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,007. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $559,700. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% 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
6,963
+4%since 2000
from 6,678 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,590 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 1,601 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+33%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Richboro
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.9%(483)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(306)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(363)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(417)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(197)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.9%(483)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.4%(722)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411%(767)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.8%(1,242)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.6%(1,435)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.6%(317)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(231)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$159,007
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,204 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,476
+130%since 2000
from $31,954 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+1%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$559,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,025
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,042 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
2.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−6%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Richboro on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(6,446)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(42)
Asian1.8%(121)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(5,722)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(162)
Asian5.2%(365)
Other10.2%(713)
Diversity Score
39
+160%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.4%(98)
Peruvian0.3%(21)
Mexican0.2%(17)
Bolivian0.1%(10)
Dominican0.1%(6)
Colombian0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.8%(194)
Chinese1.2%(81)
Korean1%(69)
Vietnamese0.1%(9)
Filipino0.1%(5)
Ancestry
Irish30.1%(2,099)
German13.3%(926)
Italian10.3%(717)
American7.8%(546)
English7.3%(509)
Polish7.1%(492)
Russian5.3%(369)
French1.8%(127)
Ukrainian1%(70)
Scottish0.9%(65)
Welsh0.9%(62)
Hungarian0.7%(46)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.3%(24)
Austrian0.3%(21)
Dutch0.3%(21)
Czech0.3%(20)
Swedish0.2%(17)
Lithuanian0.2%(15)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(12)
Romanian0.2%(11)
Arab0.1%(10)
Serbian0.1%(10)
Armenian0.1%(8)
Slovak0.1%(8)
Swiss0.1%(8)
Syrian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+16%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20%(584)
Married74.9%(2,188)
Widowed2.7%(79)
Divorced2.5%(72)
Women 15+
Never married12.7%(366)
Married74.2%(2,142)
Widowed8.3%(240)
Divorced4.8%(140)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richboro, Pennsylvania?

Richboro, Pennsylvania has about 6,963 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richboro, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Richboro, Pennsylvania earns about $159,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richboro, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Richboro, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $559,700, and the typical rent is about $2,025 a month.

How educated are people in Richboro, Pennsylvania?

About 60.3% of adults age 25 and over in Richboro, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richboro, Pennsylvania?

About 0.8% of people in Richboro, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richboro, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Richboro, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,631 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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