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Richboro

Pennsylvania · 6,443 residents · 4.38 sq mi
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Richboro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,224. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $378,500. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 106% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,443
−4%since 2000
from 6,678 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
47.4
+20%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Richboro
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.9%(252)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(375)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(411)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.3%(469)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(363)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.5%(483)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.8%(693)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.7%(884)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.4%(1,054)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.2%(850)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847%(451)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.5%(158)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,224
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,204 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,674
+96%since 2000
from $31,954 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,825
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,042 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
97.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
2.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−23%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(6,446)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(42)
Asian1.8%(121)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(5,719)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino3%(191)
Asian4.9%(313)
Other32.6%(2,101)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.1%(96)
Dominican0.2%(20)
Mexican0.1%(11)
Cuban0.1%(10)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.5%(210)
Filipino0.2%(14)
Ancestry
Irish50.6%(4,290)
German15.4%(1,307)
Italian12.3%(1,044)
Polish7.8%(659)
English5.1%(436)
American4%(337)
Russian2.7%(227)
Ukrainian1.7%(145)
Austrian0.9%(80)
French0.9%(74)
Welsh0.8%(65)
Hungarian0.6%(52)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.6%(47)
British0.5%(44)
Swedish0.4%(37)
Romanian0.4%(31)
Dutch0.3%(29)
Portuguese0.3%(27)
Czech0.3%(25)
Latvian0.2%(21)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(19)
Norwegian0.2%(18)
Slovak0.2%(15)
Armenian0.1%(11)
Syrian0.1%(10)
Swiss0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+1%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 6,443 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richboro, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Richboro, Pennsylvania earns about $131,224 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 $378,500, and the typical rent is about $1,825 a month.

How educated are people in Richboro, Pennsylvania?

About 50.7% 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 1.3% 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 1,111 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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