Census-designated place · Pennsylvania
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Bala Cynwyd, census-designated place, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Bala Cynwyd had 10,227 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,010). GEOID 4203895.
Residents, 2020-2024
10,227
±1,010 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 9,285
Median household income
$150,000
±$11,790 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$640,400
±$29,569 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,886
±$236 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Bala Cynwyd and what county is it in?
Bala Cynwyd is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 4,056 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bala Cynwyd is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Bala Cynwyd lies entirely within Lower Merion Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bala Cynwyd, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Bala Cynwyd's population at 10,227 (±1,010). The 2020 Census counted 9,285 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Bala Cynwyd is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Bala Cynwyd | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,227 ±1,010 | 867,573 | – |
| Households | 3,992 ±382 | 335,505 | – |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.18 | 2.52 | – |
| Housing units | 4,332 ±390 | 350,351 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bala Cynwyd?
The median resident of Bala Cynwyd is 39.6 years old; 31.0% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.8%. 12.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bala Cynwyd | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 ±3.7 | 41.2 | – |
| Under 18 years | 31.0% ±3.3 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±3.9 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±2.7 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.0% ±6.0 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.8% ±6.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±2.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.8% ±3.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.3% ±3.1 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±2.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.1% ±2.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7% ±1.7 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 75.7% ±5.1 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 46.2% ±5.7 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7% ±3.4 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±2.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bala Cynwyd earn?
Half of Bala Cynwyd's 3,992 households earn less than $150,000 a year (±$11,790), against $113,915 in Montgomery County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bala Cynwyd | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $150,000 ±$11,790 | $113,915 | – |
| Mean household income | $235,410 ±$30,551 | $158,091 | – |
| Per capita income | $92,895 ±$13,669 | $62,159 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4% ±6.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.6% ±13.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.6% ±3.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±1.5 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.8% ±3.2 pts | 94.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bala Cynwyd?
Owners occupy 69.9% of Bala Cynwyd's occupied homes and renters 30.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $640,400 by its owner (±$29,569). The median renter pays $1,886 a month including utilities, and 37.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bala Cynwyd | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $640,400 ±$29,569 | $436,700 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,886 ±$236 | $1,683 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.1% ±11.0 pts | 40.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,610 ±$417 | $2,441 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.9% ±4.4 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.1% ±4.4 pts | 28.6% | – |
| Housing units | 4,332 ±390 | 350,351 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% ±6.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.9% ±5.6 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1% ±2.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.5% ±3.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.6% ±4.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.9% ±5.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Bala Cynwyd work and get to work?
53.9% of Bala Cynwyd's workers drive alone and 31.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Bala Cynwyd | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3% ±5.2 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±2.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 53.9% ±6.1 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±2.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 31.8% ±5.6 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min ±2.9 | 27.8 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bala Cynwyd?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Bala Cynwyd, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $118,634 (Tract 2043) to $193,750 (Tract 2044).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2044Montgomery County | 3,675 | $193,750 |
| Tract 2043Montgomery County | 3,638 | $118,634 |
| Tract 2047.02Montgomery County | 3,400 | $170,417 |
| Tract 2046Montgomery County | 4,778 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 2045Montgomery County | 5,023 | $233,906 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bala Cynwyd) · Census block assignment files
How does Bala Cynwyd compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
Bala Cynwyd ranks 87th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 276th | 2,159 |
| Residents per square mile | 228th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 87th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 22nd | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 38th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 122nd | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 589th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,632nd | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,561st | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 50th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 763rd | 2,156 |
Bala Cynwyd's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bala Cynwyd?
7 of the 57 figures for Bala Cynwyd on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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