Drexel Hill is a CDP located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Drexel Hill has a 2024 population of 29,429. Drexel Hill is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 5.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,925 in 2020.
The average household income in Drexel Hill is $102,620 with a poverty rate of 8.25%. The median age in Drexel Hill is 37 years: 36.4 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Drexel Hill was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,667 | 67.28% |
| Black or African American | 5,867 | 20.07% |
| Two or more races | 1,843 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 1,507 | 5.16% |
| Other race | 339 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,999 | 2.43 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 5,416 | 3.15 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 4,233 | 1.2 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Female | 1,767 | 2.89 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Male | 583 | 3.22 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 831 | 3.97% |
| Associates Degree | 1,978 | 9.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,547 | 26.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,436 | 16.41% |
| High School Graduate | 4,650 | 22.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 332 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 4,161 | 19.88% |
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 | 14,757 | 14,059 | 6,603 |
| Black | 3,836 | 3,576 | 1,170 |
| Asian | 1,153 | 1,023 | 604 |
| 2+ Races | 778 | 778 | 407 |
| Hispanic | 662 | 579 | 257 |
| Other Race | 188 | 130 | 92 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 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 asian people with a rate of 52.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,571 | $64,942 | $58,986 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,417 | $89,491 | $73,678 |
| High School Graduate | $39,167 | $44,052 | $31,530 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,074 | $0 | $15,956 |
| Overall | $54,461 | $58,620 | $49,349 |
| Some College | $46,585 | $54,654 | $40,963 |
$54,461
Average Earnings
$58,620
Average Male
$49,349
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.06% of Drexel Hill residents speak only English, while 13.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,316 | 1,113 | 5.76% |
| Black | 5,808 | 504 | 8.68% |
| Hispanic | 1,541 | 494 | 32.06% |
| Multiple | 1,843 | 453 | 24.58% |
| Asian | 1,507 | 184 | 12.21% |
| Other | 328 | 134 | 40.85% |
8.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.48%
Male Poverty Rate
8.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Drexel Hill is Other, with 40.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Drexel Hill is White, with 5.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.65% |
| High School | 7.61% |
| Some College | 6.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.96% |
| Female Employed | 3.64% |
| Male Employed | 3.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,808 | $120,550 |
| Households | $82,777 | $102,620 |
| Married Families | $117,278 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,122 | $62,418 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,038
Number of Veterans
1,004
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 464 |
| Second Gulf War | 198 |
| First Gulf War | 131 |
| Korea | 89 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 358 |
| 75+ | 238 |
| 55 to 64 | 164 |
| 18 to 34 | 152 |
| 35 to 54 | 126 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 807 | 4.84% |
| Black | 168 | 3.96% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 5.34% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
74.13%
Born in Drexel Hill
88.6%
Native Born
11.4%
Foreign Born
4.08%
Non Citizen
7.32%
Naturalized
88.6% of Drexel Hill residents were born in the United States, with 74.13% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.08% 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 | 29,429 | 99 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 29,330 | 99 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 29,231 | 693 | 2.43% |
| 2021 | 28,538 | 613 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 27,925 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 27,939 | -249 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 28,188 | -58 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 28,246 | 22 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 28,224 | 225 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 27,999 | -263 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 28,262 | 1,038 | 3.81% |
| 2013 | 27,224 | -433 | -1.57% |
| 2012 | 27,657 | -673 | -2.38% |
| 2011 | 28,330 | 287 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 28,043 | 0 | 0% |