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Telford

Pennsylvania · 4,680 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Telford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,451. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $130,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,680
+9%since 1990
from 4,294 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,647 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 4,264 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.1
+11%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Telford
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,451
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,298 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,075
+45%since 1990
from $15,187 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $437 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
39.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−22%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,117)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(60)
Asian2.5%(108)
Diversity Score13.1%(563)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,229)
Black1.2%(55)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(169)
Asian3.8%(176)
Diversity Score20.3%(950)
Diversity Score
20
+55%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.2%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Telford, Pennsylvania?

Telford, Pennsylvania has about 4,680 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Telford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Telford, Pennsylvania earns about $45,451 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 $130,300, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Telford, Pennsylvania?

About 20.2% 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 4.7% 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 386 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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