Swarthmore, PA Demographics
What is the population of Swarthmore?
There are 6,507 residents in Swarthmore, with a median age of 34.8. Of this, 49.1% are males and 50.9% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.31% of the resident pool in Swarthmore, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.56%. Additionally, 4.13% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,900 people in Swarthmore currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 6,507 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 3,195 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 3,312 | -2.1% |
Male Population 49.1%
Female Population 50.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.8 | -3.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 5,616 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 622 | -9.5% |
| Not Citizen | 269 | 13.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 86.31%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.56%
Not Citizen 4.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 36 | -25.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 142 | -30.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 109 | -9.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 304 | -7.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,900 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.55%
Moved from Same County 2.19%
Moved from Same State 1.68%
Moved from Different State 4.68%
Same House as Last Year 90.9%
What are the employment statistics in Swarthmore?
White-collar workers make up 94.13% of the working population in Swarthmore, while blue-collar employees account for 5.87%. There are also 255 entrepreneurs in Swarthmore (9.18% of the workforce); 1,425 workers employed in private companies (51.31%); and 465 people working in governmental institutions (16.74%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,614 | -3.4% |
| Blue Collar | 163 | 26.4% |
White Collar 94.13%
Blue Collar 5.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 255 | -12.4% |
| Private Companies | 1,425 | 1.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 465 | 15.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 632 | -14.5% |
Self Employees 9.18%
Private Companies 51.31%
Governmental Workers 16.74%
Not for Profit Companies 22.76%
How many households are there in Swarthmore?
There are a total of 2,151 households in Swarthmore, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.85% of these Swarthmore households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.15%. Additionally, 37.24% of households have children and 62.76% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,151 | -0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,395 | -3.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 756 | 4.6% |
Family Households 64.85%
Non-Family Households 35.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 801 | -12.3% |
| Households without Children | 1,350 | 8.0% |
Households with Children 37.24%
Households without Children 62.76%
What are the median and average incomes in Swarthmore?
The average annual household income in Swarthmore is $193,238, while the median household income sits at $138,679 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $141,550, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $199,118.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $193,238 | 8.2% |
| Median Household Income | $138,679 | 7.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | -28 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 4,780 | -2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Swarthmore?
There are 2,266 housing units in Swarthmore, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 2,151 occupied housing units in Swarthmore, 77.68% are owner-occupied, while 22.32% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 46.86% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $568,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,803 per month in Swarthmore.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,266 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1938 | -0.6% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,151 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 62 | -40.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 300 | -37.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 376 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 306 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21 | -46.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 34 | 183.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 16 | 6.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,151 | -0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,671 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $480 | -5.1% |
Owner Occupied 77.68%
Renter Occupied 22.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 783 | -3.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 888 | 5.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $568,600 | 8.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $422,400 | 12.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,803 | 9.3% |
With Mortgage 46.86%
Without Mortgage 53.14%
What is the level of education in Swarthmore?
Approximately 10.66% of the population in Swarthmore holds a high school degree (that's 560 residents), while 27.29% have attained a college certificate (416 locals) and 21.68% have a bachelor's degree (1,139 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 48 | 6.7% |
| Some High School | 560 | -3.1% |
| Some College | 416 | -19.5% |
| Associate Degree | 203 | -25.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,139 | 0.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,870 | 8.6% |
No High School 0.91%
Some High School 10.66%
Some College 27.29%
Associate Degree 3.86%
Bachelor's Degree 21.68%
Graduate Degree 35.59%
What is the marital status of Swarthmore residents?
A total of 2,275 people in Swarthmore have never been married (which represents 41.33% of the total population), while 2,636 of them are wedded (47.88%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 88 (1.6%) and 428 (7.77%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,275 | 5.8% |
| Married | 2,636 | -1.7% |
| Separated | 88 | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 166 | 23.0% |
| Divorced | 428 | 428.0% |
Never Married 41.33%
Married 47.88%
Separated 1.6%
Widowed 3.02%
Divorced 7.77%
What are the most common means of transportation in Swarthmore?
The top three means of transportation people in Swarthmore use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 1,357 residents commute by car, 438 prefer going to work by walking and 219 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,357 | -6.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7 | N/A |
| Railroad | 219 | 1,584.6% |
| Bicycle | 14 | 16.7% |
| Walk | 438 | 0.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Swarthmore by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.