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Willow Street

Pennsylvania · 9,149 residents · 5.463 sq mi
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Willow Street is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,667. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $255,700. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,149
+26%since 2000
from 7,258 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,675 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.2
+14%since 2000
from 54.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,667
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,103 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,513
+72%since 2000
from $25,292 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food10.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,878
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,239 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
52.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+2%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(7,082)
Black0.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(86)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(366)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(8,088)
Black1.7%(154)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(568)
Asian1.1%(100)
Other1.1%(100)
Diversity Score23.7%(2,169)
Diversity Score
24
+370%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Street, Pennsylvania?

Willow Street, Pennsylvania has about 9,149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willow Street, Pennsylvania earns about $86,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Street, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Willow Street, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $255,700, and the typical rent is about $1,878 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Street, Pennsylvania?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Street, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Street, Pennsylvania?

About 7.9% of people in Willow Street, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow Street, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow Street, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,332 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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