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Telford

Pennsylvania · 4,872 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Telford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,335. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,872
+4%since 2000
from 4,680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,838 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+9%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Telford
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,335
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,451 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,038
+50%since 2000
from $22,075 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+43%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(4,003)
Black2.5%(121)
Hispanic / Latino8%(389)
Asian5.4%(265)
Other1.1%(52)
Diversity Score37.8%(1,844)
Diversity Score
38
+86%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Telford, Pennsylvania?

Telford, Pennsylvania has about 4,872 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Telford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Telford, Pennsylvania earns about $57,335 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 $235,400, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Telford, Pennsylvania?

About 27.2% 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 8.4% 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 578 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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