Folcroft is a borough located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Folcroft has a 2024 population of 6,716. Folcroft is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,790 in 2020.
The average household income in Folcroft is $66,156 with a poverty rate of 17.07%. The median age in Folcroft is 32.3 years: 30.2 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Folcroft was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,917 | 43.23% |
| White | 2,803 | 41.54% |
| Two or more races | 467 | 6.92% |
| Other race | 307 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 227 | 3.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,597 | 2.6 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 956 | 1.03 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 708 | 4.15 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Female | 607 | 3.08 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Male | 326 | 2.93 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 415 | 9.57% |
| Associates Degree | 352 | 8.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 700 | 16.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 257 | 5.93% |
| High School Graduate | 1,592 | 36.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 1.25% |
| Some College | 966 | 22.28% |
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 | 2,122 | 1,904 | 311 |
| Black | 1,518 | 1,372 | 581 |
| Hispanic | 317 | 251 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 243 | 13 |
| Other Race | 214 | 165 | 26 |
| Asian | 162 | 139 | 26 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 38.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,053 | $61,719 | $43,047 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,188 | $0 | $61,354 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $42,228 | $30,431 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,058 | $50,884 | $36,914 |
| Some College | $40,282 | $50,083 | $36,587 |
$43,058
Average Earnings
$50,884
Average Male
$36,914
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.64% of Folcroft residents speak only English, while 21.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,739 | 573 | 20.92% |
| Black | 2,917 | 455 | 15.6% |
| Multiple | 467 | 124 | 26.55% |
| Hispanic | 475 | 10 | 2.11% |
17.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.28%
Male Poverty Rate
18.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Folcroft is Multiple, with 26.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Folcroft is Hispanic, with 2.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.15% |
| Some College | 17.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 85.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 43.85% |
| Female Employed | 7.42% |
| Male Employed | 7.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,806 | $74,210 |
| Households | $58,899 | $66,156 |
| Married Families | $89,569 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,811 | $51,247 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
271
Number of Veterans
258
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 101 |
| Vietnam | 75 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 77 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 75+ | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 5.13% |
| Other Race | 77 | 32.08% |
| Black | 43 | 2.43% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 6.5% |
| Islander | 13 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
10.8%
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
69.69%
Born in Folcroft
86.25%
Native Born
13.75%
Foreign Born
6.62%
Non Citizen
7.13%
Naturalized
86.25% of Folcroft residents were born in the United States, with 69.69% having been born in Pennsylvania. 6.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,625 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 6,643 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 6,661 | -19 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 6,680 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 6,698 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 6,716 | -19 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 6,735 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 6,735 | -34 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 6,769 | -21 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 6,790 | 149 | 2.24% |
| 2019 | 6,641 | 9 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 6,632 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 6,629 | -11 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 6,640 | -8 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 6,648 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 6,653 | 9 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 6,644 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 6,636 | 10 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 6,626 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 6,631 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,978 | -528 | -7.03% |
| 1990 | 7,506 | -725 | -8.81% |
| 1980 | 8,231 | -1,379 | -14.35% |
| 1970 | 9,610 | 2,597 | 37.03% |
| 1960 | 7,013 | 388 | 5.86% |