Glenolden is a borough located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Glenolden has a 2024 population of 7,150. Glenolden is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,220 in 2020.
The average household income in Glenolden is $86,841 with a poverty rate of 15.75%. The median age in Glenolden is 36.9 years: 35.4 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Glenolden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,084 | 70.54% |
| Black or African American | 1,278 | 17.73% |
| Two or more races | 576 | 7.99% |
| Other race | 147 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 122 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,690 | 2.68 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Non Family | 1,003 | 1.25 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Married | 961 | 3.52 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Female | 594 | 3.6 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Male | 132 | 3.2 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 3.46% |
| Associates Degree | 440 | 9.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 798 | 17.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 515 | 11.06% |
| High School Graduate | 1,699 | 36.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 1.93% |
| Some College | 954 | 20.49% |
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 | 3,605 | 3,428 | 1,011 |
| Black | 614 | 552 | 161 |
| 2+ Races | 225 | 213 | 16 |
| Other Race | 106 | 106 | 71 |
| Asian | 101 | 101 | 54 |
| Hispanic | 78 | 78 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 66.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,526 | $84,643 | $44,118 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,404 | $95,074 | $72,388 |
| High School Graduate | $49,681 | $55,025 | $43,942 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,513 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,268 | $55,469 | $43,452 |
| Some College | $39,830 | $57,596 | $31,356 |
$47,268
Average Earnings
$55,469
Average Male
$43,452
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.79% of Glenolden residents speak only English, while 8.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,078 | 603 | 11.87% |
| Black | 1,277 | 430 | 33.67% |
| Multiple | 576 | 58 | 10.07% |
| Asian | 122 | 26 | 21.31% |
| Other | 147 | 18 | 12.24% |
| Hispanic | 319 | 14 | 4.39% |
15.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.62%
Male Poverty Rate
18.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Glenolden is Black, with 33.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Glenolden is Hispanic, with 4.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.7% |
| High School | 14.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.41% |
| Some College | 8.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.11% |
| Female Employed | 9.49% |
| Male Employed | 8.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,006 | $102,511 |
| Households | $71,145 | $86,841 |
| Married Families | $96,432 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,282 | $51,984 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
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
347
Number of Veterans
339
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 114 |
| Vietnam | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| Korea | 48 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 100 |
| 35 to 54 | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 5.5% |
| Black | 84 | 10.32% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 13.67% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 27.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
81.88%
Born in Glenolden
94.51%
Native Born
5.49%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
3.51%
Naturalized
94.51% of Glenolden residents were born in the United States, with 81.88% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,064 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 7,081 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 7,098 | -18 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 7,116 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 7,133 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 7,150 | -18 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 7,168 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 7,168 | -30 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 7,198 | -22 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 7,220 | 116 | 1.63% |
| 2019 | 7,104 | 13 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 7,091 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 7,087 | -14 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,101 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 7,106 | -7 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 7,113 | 10 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 7,103 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 7,097 | 14 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,083 | -7 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,090 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,476 | 216 | 2.98% |
| 1990 | 7,260 | -373 | -4.89% |
| 1980 | 7,633 | -1,064 | -12.23% |
| 1970 | 8,697 | 1,448 | 19.98% |
| 1960 | 7,249 | 799 | 12.39% |
| 1950 | 6,450 | 1,625 | 33.68% |
| 1940 | 4,825 | 343 | 7.65% |
| 1930 | 4,482 | -2,582 | -36.55% |