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Villanova

Pennsylvania · 9,186 residents · 2.088 sq mi
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Villanova is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $946,400. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

9,186
+9%since 2023
from 8,431 in 2023
2020 – 2024
4,399 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 4,038 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
20.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 20.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
7K8K8K9K9K20202024Villanova
20249K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50.8%(73)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.5%(138)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.7%(244)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1941.1%(3,779)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2429.6%(2,717)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.2%(205)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 442%(185)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.7%(616)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.5%(595)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.5%(409)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842%(182)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(43)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$53,111
+5%since 2023
from $50,626 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.410
+2%since 2023
from 0.400 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$946,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $945,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
0.0% rent
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
22.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(6,124)
Black6.7%(566)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(568)
Asian9.1%(764)
Other4.9%(409)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(6,524)
Black7%(645)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(715)
Asian9.1%(838)
Other5.1%(464)
59
+5%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.4%(125)
Chilean0.8%(72)
Salvadoran0.8%(70)
Colombian0.7%(67)
Mexican0.7%(65)
Cuban0.3%(30)
Argentine0.3%(28)
Dominican0.2%(14)
Costa Rican0.2%(14)
Peruvian0.2%(14)
+ 4 more hispanic origin groups with data
Guatemalan0.1%(13)
Nicaraguan0.1%(9)
Spaniard0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Chinese2.4%(217)
Asian Indian2.4%(217)
Korean1.7%(156)
Vietnamese1.6%(150)
Filipino0.2%(20)
Taiwanese0.2%(18)
Pakistani0.1%(11)
Japanese0.1%(7)
Burmese0%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish20.5%(1,884)
Italian15.2%(1,392)
German9.6%(886)
English6.1%(557)
Russian3.2%(298)
Polish2.9%(265)
American2.4%(225)
Greek1.8%(163)
Arab1.4%(129)
Lithuanian1.2%(114)
Scottish1.2%(109)
+ 32 more ancestry groups with data
French1%(90)
Romanian0.8%(74)
Ukrainian0.7%(68)
Nigerian0.7%(62)
Austrian0.6%(51)
Jamaican0.5%(50)
Swedish0.5%(49)
Portuguese0.5%(47)
Dutch0.5%(44)
Iranian0.5%(44)
Lebanese0.4%(36)
Slovak0.4%(36)
Welsh0.4%(35)
Hungarian0.3%(27)
Canadian0.2%(22)
Croatian0.2%(22)
British0.2%(20)
Danish0.2%(18)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(15)
Palestinian0.1%(13)
Ghanaian0.1%(13)
Armenian0.1%(10)
Haitian0.1%(10)
Egyptian0.1%(9)
Finnish0.1%(9)
Turkish0.1%(9)
Czech0.1%(7)
Serbian0.1%(6)
Swiss0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Russian population
Section 05

Education

84.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
49.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
+19%since 2023
from 18.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
36.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
17.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
36.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
43.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
47.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
55.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
10.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
80.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married75.9%(2,896)
Married23%(880)
Widowed0.4%(17)
Divorced0.7%(25)
Women 15+
Never married78.1%(3,837)
Married19.6%(963)
Widowed0.8%(38)
Divorced1.5%(75)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Villanova, Pennsylvania?

Villanova, Pennsylvania has about 9,186 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Villanova, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Villanova, Pennsylvania earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Villanova, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Villanova, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $946,400.

How educated are people in Villanova, Pennsylvania?

About 84.2% of adults age 25 and over in Villanova, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Villanova, Pennsylvania?

About 2.2% of people in Villanova, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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