Yardley, PA demographics:
population, income, and more
Yardley population
How many people live in Yardley
Yardley is home to 1,775 residents, according to the most recent Census data. Gender-wise, 49.8% of Yardley locals are male, and 50.2% are female.
Age demographics
The median age in Yardley is 43, with the population distributed as follows: about 17.4% are children under 15, then 11.2% are in the 15 to 24 age group. Adults between 25 and 44 make up 24.2% of the population, while another 28.3% fall into the 45 to 64 bracket. Finally, around 18.9% are 65 or older.
Racial makeup
In Yardley, 87.8% of the population are US-born citizens, while 8.4% have gained naturalized citizenship. At the same time, 3.8% of residents are non-citizens. As for race, 78.8% of locals are Caucasian, 4.7% are African American and 6% have Asian roots. There’s also a share of 6% that includes residents with two or more races.
Households in Yardley
A peek inside Yardley households
Yardley has 699 households, with an average of 3 members in each. Of these, 74.8% are families, while the remaining 25.3% are made up of individuals living alone or with non-relatives, such as roommates.
Households stats
Housing in Yardley
The housing landscape of Yardley
Yardley's housing consists of 724 units, with 61% being detached single-family homes ideal for those wanting space. Attached options, including duplexes and townhouses, make up 13.1% and offer a more compact, shared living style. Then there are the multifamily buildings in the area, and for those seeking flexibility, non-traditional options like mobile homes account for 6.1% of the housing landscape.
The age of buildings in Yardley
In Yardley, the median construction year is 1976. About 9.2% of homes were built before the 1940s, with another 3.9% going up by 1949. Most development happened in the second half of the 20th century. Then, 3.9% of homes were added from 2000 to 2009, 3% between 2010 and 2019, and 1.1% are part of the newest wave of development.
Yardley occupancy rates
Out of the 699 occupied housing units in Yardley, 77.8% are owner-occupied, while 22.2% are lived in by tenants. Meanwhile, 3.5% of all homes on the local market sit vacant.
Yardley housing costs
Housing costs in Yardley come to a median of $1,887 per month, while tenants specifically pay a median gross rent of $1,509.
Education in Yardley
Yardley education at a glance
About 24.9% of the population in Yardley went to high school, while 13.2% pursued college studies. Another 6.5% earned an associate degree and 29.1% hold a bachelor’s. Meanwhile, 24.5% went even further, earning a master’s or doctorate.
Income in Yardley
How much people earn in Yardley
The average annual household income in Yardley was $177,084 in 2024, the most recent annual data available, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This marked a +5% change from the previous year. At the same time, the median income stood at $133,630, reflecting a +1.5% shift over the same period.
Yardley income by age
In Yardley, households led by residents aged 25 to 44 — usually in the early to mid stages of their careers — have a median income of $137,035. Those with someone between 45 and 64 in charge, often well established professionally, earn $170,991 overall. Younger households, where the main provider is under 25 and just starting out, report a median income of $79,798, while those led by someone over 65, many of whom may be retired, have about $103,862 in earnings. Overall, 95.6% of the locals in this community live above the poverty line.
Average renter income in Yardley
To get a better sense of what renters earn on average in Yardley, their median household income was $56,890 according to 2022 Census data. In addition, the rent-to-income ratio in the area, at 31.8%, shows what portion of their earnings goes toward housing expenses.
Employment in Yardley
Workforce and job types in Yardley
86.1% of the working population are employed in professional or administrative positions, while 13.9% are in hands-on or service-based jobs. Also, 11% run their own businesses, 68.7% are employed by private companies, and 10.3% work in the public sector.
Workforce demographics
Transportation in Yardley
How people get around in Yardley
Commuting methods vary: 93.1% of residents travel by personal vehicle and 1.8% prefer to walk, while the remaining share relies on public transit or on two wheelers to get from A to B.
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FAQs about Yardley demographics
What is the total population of Yardley?
What is the gender ratio in Yardley?
- 49.8% males (883 residents)
- 50.2% females (892 residents)
What is the median age in Yardley?
What is the age distribution of the population in Yardley?
- Under 15: 17.4% (309 residents)
- Ages 15-24: 11.2% (198 residents)
- Ages 25-44: 24.2% (429 residents)
- Ages 45-64: 28.3% (503 residents)
- Over 65: 18.9% (336 residents)
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yardley?
- White: 78.8% (1,399 residents)
- Black or African American: 4.7% (84 residents)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (7 residents)
- Asian: 6% (106 residents)
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0% ( residents)
- Two or More Races: 6% (106 residents)
- Other: 4.1% (73 residents)
What percentage of the population in Yardley are U.S.-born citizens?
How many housing units are there in Yardley?
How many households are in Yardley and what is the average household size?
What is the median household income in Yardley?
What is the job market overview for Yardley?
Job types:
- White-collar workers: 86.1% (803 residents)
- Blue-collar workers: 13.9% (130 residents)
Places of employment:
- Self-employed: 11% (103 residents)
- Private companies: 68.7% (641 residents)
- Governmental workers: 10.3% (96 residents)
- Not-for-profit companies: 10% (93 residents)
Data source & methodology
The demographic data on this page was sourced from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release—the 2019–2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
The information, issued annually, is compiled and published by the Point2Homes Research Team as soon as new data becomes available.
No representation, guarantee, or warranty is made concerning the accuracy or completeness of modified or aggregated information for particular areas.