Borough · Pennsylvania
Folcroft, Pennsylvania
Folcroft, borough, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Folcroft had 6,780 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,792 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,772 (±44). GEOID 4226408.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,780
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,792 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,772 ±44
Median household income
$61,306
±$5,839 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$171,500
±$12,812 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,329
±$385 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Folcroft and what county is it in?
Folcroft is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 5,451 residents per square mile in 2020.
Folcroft is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Folcroft, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,780 people lived in Folcroft on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 6,792 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,772 (±44).
| Measure | Folcroft | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,772 ±44 | 579,222 | +145 |
| Households | 2,566 ±252 | 216,946 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.64 ±0.25 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,740 ±258 | 229,715 | no clear change |
Folcroft's population since 2000
From 6,978 in 2000 to 6,780 in 2025: down 2.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Folcroft as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Folcroft?
The median resident of Folcroft is 30.5 years old; 31.1% are under 18 and 8.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 47.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.0%. 11.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Folcroft | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.5 ±1.9 | 39.1 | −5.9 |
| Under 18 years | 31.1% ±4.5 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.7% ±1.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±4.1 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% ±4.3 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.0% ±7.4 pts | 62.4% | −12.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 47.4% ±8.3 pts | 21.9% | +12.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±2.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±3.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.9% ±5.7 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.0% ±8.8 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±2.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6% ±4.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.8% ±5.0 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1% ±4.6 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.9% ±5.4 pts | 41.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±3.9 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.9% ±2.4 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Folcroft earn?
Half of Folcroft's 2,566 households earn less than $61,306 a year (±$5,839), against $89,546 in Delaware County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $76,585 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $15,279 after inflation. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Folcroft | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,306 ±$5,839 | $89,546 | −$15,279 |
| Mean household income | $68,528 ±$7,616 | $128,465 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,336 ±$3,062 | $49,673 | −$5,422 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.2% ±7.6 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.6% ±13.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.8% ±8.0 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±2.5 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4% ±2.8 pts | 93.3% | – |
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 Folcroft?
Owners occupy 67.6% of Folcroft's occupied homes and renters 32.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,500 by its owner (±$12,812). The median renter pays $1,329 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Folcroft | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,500 ±$12,812 | $332,200 | +$31,078 |
| Median gross rent | $1,329 ±$385 | $1,372 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4% ±16.7 pts | 45.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,591 ±$65 | $2,222 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.6% ±7.7 pts | 69.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.4% ±7.7 pts | 30.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,740 ±258 | 229,715 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5% ±4.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 10.0% ±4.0 pts | 43.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.3% ±4.2 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.2% ±4.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
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 many new homes is Folcroft building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Folcroft in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Folcroft work and get to work?
62.9% of Folcroft's workers drive alone and 15.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.3%.
| Measure | Folcroft | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.1% ±5.3 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.3% ±5.6 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.9% ±8.5 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.4% ±6.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±2.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.6% ±5.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±2.9 | 28.1 min | no clear change |
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 Folcroft?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Folcroft (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $54,115 (Tract 4034.01) to $61,689 (Tract 4034.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4034.02Delaware County | 3,945 | $61,689 |
| Tract 4034.01Delaware County | 2,827 | $54,115 |
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 Folcroft) · Census block assignment files
How does Folcroft compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Folcroft is the 4,141st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 126th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Folcroft ranks 1,694th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 126th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 875th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 116th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,694th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 2,038th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,537th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 498th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 304th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,356th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 2,085th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,635th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 564th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 854th | 2,156 |
Folcroft's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Folcroft with other places
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 Folcroft?
13 of the 57 figures for Folcroft 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Folcroft are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Folcroft.