Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Penndel, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,513

Median Agei

33.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.6%1,750

Black

18.9%475

Two or More

4.7%118

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%113

Asian

1.7%43

Other

0.6%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%59

High School Diploma

24.2%404

Some College (<1 yr)

13%217

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%193

Associate's Degree

8.5%142

Bachelor's Degree

20.2%337

Master's Degree

11.5%192

Professional Degree

1.1%19

Doctorate

1.1%19

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

34%

Graduate+

13.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$336,200

Median Renti

$1,440

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.5%481

Renter-Occupied

55.5%601

Total Units

1,139

Homeownership

44.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%7

$100K–$150K

0.8%4

$200K–$300K

34.3%165

$300K–$500K

60.5%291

$500K–$1M

2.9%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

240

$1,500–$2,000

219

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

3.6%41

1990–1999

7.8%89

1980–1989

3.6%41

1970–1979

11.7%133

1960–1969

20.8%237

1950–1959

23.4%266

1940–1949

8.4%96

1939 or earlier

20.7%236

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

44%476

Electricity

25.7%278

Fuel Oil

23.1%250

No Fuel

4.6%50

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%24

Wood

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,517

Mean Household Incomei

$96,603

Per Capita Incomei

$42,673

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

1,538

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.7%105

$10K–$15K

6.7%72

$15K–$20K

2.6%28

$20K–$25K

1.4%15

$25K–$30K

1.9%21

$30K–$35K

0.9%10

$35K–$40K

3%33

$40K–$45K

6.1%66

$45K–$50K

2.7%29

$50K–$60K

5.4%58

$60K–$75K

9.1%98

$75K–$100K

11.6%125

$100K–$125K

11.5%124

$125K–$150K

3%32

$150K–$200K

16.1%174

$200K+

8.5%92

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

145

Residentsi

134

Avg. Tenant Renti

$439/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

30 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers145 homes66% occupied$439/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,517/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

85%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

15%

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29% of subsidized households are minority

52% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2198.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,481

Avg. Commutei

27.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,489

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

116(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.4%Insured

1.6%Uninsured