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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Thorndale

Pennsylvania · 3,561 residents · 1.862 sq mi
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Thorndale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,830. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $126,600. Households here earn about 54% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,561
+1%since 1990
from 3,518 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,912 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,889 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
+14%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Thorndale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,830
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,403 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,376
+73%since 1990
from $14,686 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $122,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $589 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−36%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,115)
Black8.2%(289)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(43)
Asian2.3%(80)
Diversity Score28.4%(1,000)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(2,874)
Black10.9%(388)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(154)
Asian2.3%(82)
Diversity Score38.8%(1,381)
Diversity Score
39
+36%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.8%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 22.8 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 Thorndale, Pennsylvania?

Thorndale, Pennsylvania has about 3,561 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thorndale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Thorndale, Pennsylvania earns about $61,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thorndale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Thorndale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $126,600, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Thorndale, Pennsylvania?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Thorndale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thorndale, Pennsylvania?

About 6.4% of people in Thorndale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thorndale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Thorndale, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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