Collingdale is a borough located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Collingdale has a 2024 population of 8,813. Collingdale is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,892 in 2020.
The average household income in Collingdale is $62,842 with a poverty rate of 21.47%. The median age in Collingdale is 36.5 years: 35.1 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Collingdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Black or African American | 5,239 | 59.1% |
White | 2,718 | 30.66% |
Two or more races | 369 | 4.16% |
Other race | 284 | 3.2% |
Asian | 234 | 2.64% |
Native American | 21 | 0.24% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 3,395 | 2.61 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
Non Family | 1,374 | 1.24 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
Female | 1,091 | 3.42 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
Married | 777 | 3.71 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
Male | 153 | 3.61 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 482 | 8.34% |
Associates Degree | 567 | 9.81% |
Bachelors Degree | 569 | 9.85% |
Graduate Degree | 225 | 3.89% |
High School Graduate | 2,212 | 38.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 353 | 6.11% |
Some College | 1,369 | 23.7% |
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Black | 2,801 | 2,584 | 471 |
White | 2,342 | 2,063 | 243 |
Hispanic | 386 | 123 | 37 |
Other Race | 284 | 31 | 16 |
Asian | 157 | 81 | 11 |
2+ Races | 135 | 135 | 36 |
Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $52,660 | $45,380 | $53,697 |
Graduate Degree | $54,609 | $58,500 | $53,203 |
High School Graduate | $34,369 | $38,713 | $32,580 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $28,029 | $29,856 | $19,167 |
Overall | $36,490 | $35,631 | $37,113 |
Some College | $36,974 | $33,864 | $40,417 |
$36,490
Average Earnings
$35,631
Average Male
$37,113
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.05% of Collingdale residents speak only English, while 14.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Black | 5,239 | 1,301 | 24.83% |
White | 2,655 | 322 | 12.13% |
Multiple | 369 | 142 | 38.48% |
Hispanic | 558 | 136 | 24.37% |
Other | 284 | 121 | 42.61% |
21.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.4%
Male Poverty Rate
23.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Collingdale is Other, with 42.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Collingdale is White, with 12.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 29.22% |
High School | 26.9% |
Some College | 13.12% |
Bachelors or Greater | 8.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Male Unemployed | 54.22% |
Female Unemployed | 43.1% |
Female Employed | 9.59% |
Male Employed | 7.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $65,264 | $72,897 |
Households | $49,819 | $62,842 |
Married Families | $85,139 | $-999,999,999 |
Non Families | $31,405 | $43,466 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.2%
Male Marriage Rate
21.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
288
Number of Veterans
257
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Vietnam | 106 |
First Gulf War | 60 |
Korea | 13 |
World War II | 12 |
Second Gulf War | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
55 to 64 | 108 |
65 to 74 | 83 |
75+ | 63 |
35 to 54 | 34 |
18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 191 | 7.53% |
Black | 90 | 2.53% |
2+ Races | 7 | 3.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
76.72%
Born in Collingdale
87.54%
Native Born
12.46%
Foreign Born
6.05%
Non Citizen
6.42%
Naturalized
87.54% of Collingdale residents were born in the United States, with 76.72% having been born in Pennsylvania. 6.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 8,715 | -19 | -0.22% |
2028 | 8,734 | -20 | -0.23% |
2027 | 8,754 | -20 | -0.23% |
2026 | 8,774 | -19 | -0.22% |
2025 | 8,793 | -20 | -0.23% |
2024 | 8,813 | -20 | -0.23% |
2023 | 8,833 | 5 | 0.06% |
2022 | 8,828 | -37 | -0.42% |
2021 | 8,865 | -27 | -0.3% |
2020 | 8,892 | 104 | 1.18% |
2019 | 8,788 | 11 | 0.13% |
2018 | 8,777 | 5 | 0.06% |
2017 | 8,772 | -16 | -0.18% |
2016 | 8,788 | -9 | -0.1% |
2015 | 8,797 | -8 | -0.09% |
2014 | 8,805 | 13 | 0.15% |
2013 | 8,792 | 8 | 0.09% |
2012 | 8,784 | 15 | 0.17% |
2011 | 8,769 | -6 | -0.07% |
2010 | 8,775 | 0 | 0% |
2000 | 8,664 | -511 | -5.57% |
1990 | 9,175 | -364 | -3.82% |
1980 | 9,539 | -1,066 | -10.05% |
1970 | 10,605 | 337 | 3.28% |
1960 | 10,268 | 1,825 | 21.62% |
1950 | 8,443 | 281 | 3.44% |
1940 | 8,162 | 305 | 3.88% |
1930 | 7,857 | 4,023 | 104.93% |
1920 | 3,834 | -4,881 | -56.01% |