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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Swarthmore

Pennsylvania · 6,170 residents · 1.4 sq mi
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Swarthmore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,653. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $240,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 106% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,170
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6,157 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,407 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,398 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+3%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Swarthmore
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$82,653
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,965 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$40,482
+64%since 1990
from $24,641 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$240,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $195,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$691
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $583 in 1990
US average: $602
72.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
27.9% rent
2.9
−18%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(5,660)
Black4.2%(260)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(231)
Asian3.1%(190)
Diversity Score26.4%(1,624)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(5,172)
Black4.7%(288)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(208)
Asian5.4%(335)
Diversity Score31.4%(1,936)
31
+19%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

77.1%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 96.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
45.9%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 32.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−31%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,170 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania earns about $82,653 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 $240,200, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

About 77.1% 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 2.1% of people in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swarthmore, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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