Ridley Park is a borough located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Ridley Park has a 2024 population of 7,199. Ridley Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,265 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridley Park is $108,230 with a poverty rate of 5.39%. The median age in Ridley Park is 38.9 years: 38.4 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridley Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,124 | 84.53% |
| Black or African American | 549 | 7.58% |
| Two or more races | 318 | 4.39% |
| Other race | 193 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.84% |
| 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 | 3,071 | 2.35 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 1,380 | 3.3 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 1,303 | 1.26 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Male | 200 | 2.53 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Female | 188 | 2.72 | 50 | 50 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 261 | 4.82% |
| Associates Degree | 460 | 8.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,071 | 19.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 580 | 10.71% |
| High School Graduate | 2,014 | 37.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 0.39% |
| Some College | 1,006 | 18.58% |
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 | 4,724 | 4,502 | 1,297 |
| Black | 353 | 353 | 227 |
| Hispanic | 188 | 146 | 71 |
| Other Race | 153 | 122 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 93 | 23 |
| Asian | 61 | 61 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,563 | $78,000 | $53,559 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,000 | $109,954 | $61,583 |
| High School Graduate | $51,010 | $63,588 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,982 | $58,571 | $34,861 |
| Overall | $58,406 | $68,627 | $50,538 |
| Some College | $58,200 | $63,056 | $51,042 |
$58,406
Average Earnings
$68,627
Average Male
$50,538
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.37% of Ridley Park residents speak only English, while 6.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,089 | 296 | 4.86% |
| Multiple | 318 | 91 | 28.62% |
| Hispanic | 267 | 44 | 16.48% |
| Other | 193 | 2 | 1.04% |
5.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.63%
Male Poverty Rate
4.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridley Park is Multiple, with 28.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridley Park is Other, with 1.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.57% |
| High School | 6.87% |
| Some College | 2.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 88.3% |
| Female Employed | 3.02% |
| Male Employed | 2.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,304 | $131,114 |
| Households | $94,485 | $108,230 |
| Married Families | $127,554 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,836 | $74,741 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
450
Number of Veterans
393
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 166 |
| World War II | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 143 |
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 113 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 393 | 7.68% |
| Black | 57 | 14.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
83.7%
Born in Ridley Park
94.31%
Native Born
5.69%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
4.17%
Naturalized
94.31% of Ridley Park residents were born in the United States, with 83.7% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,118 | -16 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 7,134 | -16 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 7,150 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 7,167 | -16 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 7,183 | -16 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 7,199 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 7,216 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 7,216 | -28 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 7,244 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 7,265 | 198 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 7,067 | 13 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 7,054 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 7,046 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 7,044 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7,044 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 7,049 | 15 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 7,034 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 7,026 | 12 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 7,014 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 7,019 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,196 | -396 | -5.22% |
| 1990 | 7,592 | -297 | -3.76% |
| 1980 | 7,889 | -1,136 | -12.59% |
| 1970 | 9,025 | 1,638 | 22.17% |
| 1960 | 7,387 | 2,466 | 50.11% |
| 1950 | 4,921 | 1,034 | 26.6% |
| 1940 | 3,887 | 531 | 15.82% |
| 1930 | 3,356 | -3,762 | -52.85% |