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Telford

Pennsylvania · 4,978 residents (2025 est.) · 1.007 sq mi
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Telford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,058. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $320,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% 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 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,829
+3%since 2000
from 4,680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,795 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 4,647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,978 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Telford
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,058
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,451 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,972
+95%since 2000
from $22,075 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−25%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,312
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,229)
Black1.2%(55)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(169)
Asian3.8%(176)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.3%(950)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(3,985)
Black0.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(733)
Asian0.7%(36)
Other0.8%(38)
Diversity Score37%(1,785)
Diversity Score
37
+82%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 79.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 8.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Telford, Pennsylvania?

Telford, Pennsylvania has about 4,829 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Telford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Telford, Pennsylvania earns about $91,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Telford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Telford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $320,300, and the typical rent is about $1,312 a month.

How educated are people in Telford, Pennsylvania?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Telford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Telford, Pennsylvania?

About 6.2% of people in Telford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Telford, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Telford, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 535 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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