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Yardley

Pennsylvania · 2,605 residents · 0.934 sq mi
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Yardley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $364,700. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,605
+4%since 2000
from 2,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,789 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+25%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Yardley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,337
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,221 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,255
+71%since 2000
from $32,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$364,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+40%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,313)
Black3.4%(86)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(44)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(386)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(2,244)
Black2.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(114)
Asian3.2%(83)
Other2%(52)
Diversity Score27.9%(726)
Diversity Score
28
+80%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yardley, Pennsylvania?

Yardley, Pennsylvania has about 2,605 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yardley, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Yardley, Pennsylvania earns about $87,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yardley, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Yardley, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $364,700, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Yardley, Pennsylvania?

About 58.1% of adults age 25 and over in Yardley, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yardley, Pennsylvania?

About 3.3% of people in Yardley, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yardley, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Yardley, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 358 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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