Borough · Pennsylvania
Glenolden, Pennsylvania
Glenolden, borough, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Glenolden had 7,217 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,223 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,220 (±22). GEOID 4229720.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,217
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,223 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,220 ±22
Median household income
$72,786
±$11,831 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$215,000
±$20,710 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,209
±$64 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Glenolden and what county is it in?
Glenolden is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 7,408 residents per square mile in 2020.
Glenolden 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 Glenolden, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,217 people lived in Glenolden on July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 7,223 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,220 (±22).
| Measure | Glenolden | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,220 ±22 | 579,222 | +59 |
| Households | 2,749 ±280 | 216,946 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.62 ±0.27 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,856 ±296 | 229,715 | no clear change |
Glenolden's population since 2000
From 7,476 in 2000 to 7,217 in 2025: down 3.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Glenolden 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 Glenolden?
The median resident of Glenolden is 37.8 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 17.1%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Glenolden | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 ±1.8 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.6% ±4.0 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±2.9 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±3.9 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% ±3.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.1% ±6.8 pts | 62.4% | −15.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.1% ±4.8 pts | 21.9% | +8.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9% ±2.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.6% ±3.8 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±2.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7% ±2.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1% ±2.6 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±2.5 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.4% ±5.3 pts | 41.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.0% ±2.8 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2% ±2.9 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.6 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 Glenolden earn?
Half of Glenolden's 2,749 households earn less than $72,786 a year (±$11,831), against $89,546 in Delaware County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $72,462 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glenolden | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,786 ±$11,831 | $89,546 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,348 ±$10,239 | $128,465 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,472 ±$4,769 | $49,673 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4% ±4.5 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.4% ±10.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.0% ±5.9 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±2.6 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±2.9 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 Glenolden?
Owners occupy 76.5% of Glenolden's occupied homes and renters 23.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $215,000 by its owner (±$20,710). The median renter pays $1,209 a month including utilities, and 45.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Glenolden | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $215,000 ±$20,710 | $332,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,209 ±$64 | $1,372 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.3% ±16.0 pts | 45.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,990 ±$173 | $2,222 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.5% ±5.2 pts | 69.6% | +11.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.5% ±5.2 pts | 30.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,856 ±296 | 229,715 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0% ±10.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.5% ±6.2 pts | 43.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.0% ±5.7 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±3.0 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 Glenolden building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Glenolden 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 Glenolden work and get to work?
75.8% of Glenolden's workers drive alone and 12.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.6%.
| Measure | Glenolden | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0% ±4.7 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% ±3.7 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8% ±6.3 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±3.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±1.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.6% ±5.4 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.4 min ±2.3 | 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 Glenolden?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Glenolden (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,803 (Tract 4035.02) to $80,174 (Tract 4035.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4035.01Delaware County | 4,424 | $80,174 |
| Tract 4035.02Delaware County | 2,796 | $64,803 |
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 Glenolden) · Census block assignment files
How does Glenolden compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Glenolden is the 3,995th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 119th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Glenolden ranks 1,258th 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 | 119th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 857th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,258th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,617th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,157th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 660th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 512th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,009th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,811th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,295th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 834th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 972nd | 2,156 |
Glenolden's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Glenolden 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 Glenolden?
12 of the 57 figures for Glenolden 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 Glenolden 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 Glenolden.