Bala Cynwyd is a CDP located in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. Bala Cynwyd has a 2024 population of 10,523. Bala Cynwyd is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 34.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,814 in 2020.
The average household income in Bala Cynwyd is $216,888 with a poverty rate of 8.88%. The median age in Bala Cynwyd is 42.6 years: 42.4 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bala Cynwyd was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,017 | 77.79% |
| Black or African American | 1,112 | 12.33% |
| Asian | 609 | 6.75% |
| Two or more races | 202 | 2.24% |
| Other race | 73 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,683 | 2.44 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 2,063 | 2.99 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 1,217 | 1.11 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Female | 357 | 3.85 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
| Male | 46 | 2.5 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 0.81% |
| Associates Degree | 336 | 5.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,656 | 26.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,910 | 47.08% |
| High School Graduate | 520 | 8.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 0.71% |
| Some College | 665 | 10.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,926 | 4,885 | 3,909 |
| Black | 582 | 539 | 131 |
| Asian | 474 | 464 | 355 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 104 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 99 | 99 | 87 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,568 | $95,797 | $58,021 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,750 | $178,375 | $85,714 |
| High School Graduate | $38,276 | $39,042 | $23,478 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $82,413 | $102,434 | $65,089 |
| Some College | $39,612 | $45,388 | $38,021 |
$82,413
Average Earnings
$102,434
Average Male
$65,089
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.79% of Bala Cynwyd residents speak only English, while 17.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,085 | 531 | 48.94% |
| White | 6,953 | 224 | 3.22% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 32 | 30.19% |
| Asian | 609 | 11 | 1.81% |
| Multiple | 202 | 1 | 0.5% |
8.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.38%
Male Poverty Rate
11.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bala Cynwyd is Black, with 48.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bala Cynwyd is Multiple, with 0.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67.02% |
| High School | 16.35% |
| Some College | 3.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.99% |
| Female Employed | 3.62% |
| Male Employed | 1.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $168,804 | $262,475 |
| Households | $138,403 | $216,888 |
| Married Families | $197,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $89,766 | $114,549 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.5%
Male Marriage Rate
62.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
436
Number of Veterans
412
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 154 |
| Second Gulf War | 96 |
| World War II | 85 |
| Korea | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 181 |
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 392 | 7.5% |
| Black | 28 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.74% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 6.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.01%
Born in Bala Cynwyd
87.33%
Native Born
12.67%
Foreign Born
2.98%
Non Citizen
9.69%
Naturalized
87.33% of Bala Cynwyd residents were born in the United States, with 50.01% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,523 | 751 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 9,772 | 752 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 9,020 | 162 | 1.83% |
| 2021 | 8,858 | 1,044 | 13.36% |
| 2020 | 7,814 | 0 | 0% |