Borough · Pennsylvania
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
Lansdowne, borough, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Lansdowne had 11,141 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,107 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,122 (±25). GEOID 4241440.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,141
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,107 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,122 ±25
Median household income
$73,232
±$8,584 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$210,500
±$14,503 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,304
±$60 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Lansdowne and what county is it in?
Lansdowne is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 9,405 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,141 people lived in Lansdowne on July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, in line with Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 11,107 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,122 (±25).
| Measure | Lansdowne | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,122 ±25 | 579,222 | +484 |
| Households | 4,856 ±339 | 216,946 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.16 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,048 ±354 | 229,715 | no clear change |
Lansdowne's population since 2000
From 11,044 in 2000 to 11,141 in 2025: up 0.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne?
The median resident of Lansdowne is 41.2 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 49.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 41.0%. 12.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lansdowne | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 ±2.8 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±2.8 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±3.2 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 47.3% ±4.0 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% ±2.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.0% ±5.9 pts | 62.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 49.2% ±5.4 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 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 | 3.5% ±2.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.7% ±3.4 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.0% ±4.4 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±1.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±3.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7% ±4.0 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2% ±3.6 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.4% ±6.2 pts | 41.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.4% ±4.1 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2% ±3.0 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.6 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 Lansdowne earn?
Half of Lansdowne's 4,856 households earn less than $73,232 a year (±$8,584), against $89,546 in Delaware County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $68,348 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lansdowne | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,232 ±$8,584 | $89,546 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,427 ±$8,081 | $128,465 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,073 ±$3,602 | $49,673 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8% ±3.5 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3% ±6.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8% ±5.3 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±1.5 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4% ±3.1 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 Lansdowne?
Owners occupy 67.2% of Lansdowne's occupied homes and renters 32.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $210,500 by its owner (±$14,503). The median renter pays $1,304 a month including utilities, and 49.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lansdowne | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,500 ±$14,503 | $332,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,304 ±$60 | $1,372 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.5% ±11.8 pts | 45.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,879 ±$119 | $2,222 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.2% ±5.9 pts | 69.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.8% ±5.9 pts | 30.4% | – |
| Housing units | 5,048 ±354 | 229,715 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±5.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 22.9% ±4.7 pts | 43.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 47.6% ±6.5 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.0% ±4.3 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 Lansdowne building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Lansdowne in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.1 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 Lansdowne work and get to work?
56.0% of Lansdowne's workers drive alone and 18.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Lansdowne | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.8% ±4.2 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±3.0 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 56.0% ±5.8 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4% ±4.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 11.8% ±4.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.3% ±5.0 pts | 18.0% | +14.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.1 min ±3.1 | 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 Lansdowne?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Lansdowne (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $52,539 (Tract 4020) to $83,647 (Tract 4019).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4019Delaware County | 4,868 | $83,647 |
| Tract 4018Delaware County | 3,720 | $65,388 |
| Tract 4020Delaware County | 2,534 | $52,539 |
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 Lansdowne) · Census block assignment files
How does Lansdowne compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lansdowne is the 2,976th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 61st-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Lansdowne ranks 1,242nd 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 | 61st | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 727th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,242nd | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,102nd | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,203rd | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 536th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 554th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 475th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,460th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,647th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 392nd | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 225th | 2,156 |
Lansdowne's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne?
12 of the 57 figures for Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne.