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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Willow Grove

Pennsylvania · 16,325 residents · 2.543 sq mi
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Willow Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $126,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,325
+1%vs 2000
vs 16,234 in 2000
1990 – 2024
6,420 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 6,384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,604
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,378 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,051
−27%vs 2000
vs $24,740 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$126,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $136,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$610
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $791 in 2000
US average: $450
66.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.0% in 2000
33.2% rent
3.2
+18%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(14,241)
Black6.4%(1,046)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(255)
Asian3%(495)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.7%(4,180)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(15,577)
Black3.2%(525)
Hispanic / Latino1%(164)
Asian1.2%(196)
Other0.2%(27)
Diversity Score13.3%(2,169)
13
−48%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.8%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania?

Willow Grove, Pennsylvania has about 16,325 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania earns about $39,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Grove, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $126,500, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania?

About 2.5% of people in Willow Grove, 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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