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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Swarthmore

Pennsylvania · 6,157 residents · 1.4 sq mi
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Swarthmore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $54,965. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $195,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 89% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,157
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,398 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Swarthmore
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,965
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $82,653 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$24,641
−39%vs 2000
vs $40,482 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$195,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $240,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$583
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $691 in 2000
US average: $450
70.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.1% in 2000
29.1% rent
3.6
+23%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(5,172)
Black4.7%(288)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(208)
Asian5.4%(335)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.4%(1,936)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(5,660)
Black4.2%(260)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(231)
Asian3.1%(190)
Other0.8%(47)
Diversity Score26.4%(1,624)
26
−16%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

65.9%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
32.7%
−13.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+46%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania has about 6,157 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania earns about $54,965 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Swarthmore, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $195,700, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

About 65.9% of adults age 25 and over in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

About 2.8% of people in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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