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Walnut Hill

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 6,382 residents · 0.24 sq mi
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Walnut Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,502. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $547,960. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $547,960, the poverty rate sits 29% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Walnut Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,382
Population density
26,592 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,502
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,044
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.606
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$547,960
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,617
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.4%
77.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(2,429)
Black42.7%(2,723)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(520)
Asian5%(321)
Other6.1%(389)
Diversity Score82.5%(5,267)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(2,429)
Black42.7%(2,723)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(520)
Asian5%(321)
Other6.1%(389)
Diversity Score82.5%(5,267)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
Female
53.8%
Foreign born
19.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 6,382 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $58,502 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $547,960, and the typical rent is about $1,617 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 62.3% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 16.1% of people in Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, 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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