Township · Pennsylvania
Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Lower Merion Township, township, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Lower Merion Township had 64,691 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 63,633 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 64,174 (±36). GEOID 4209144976.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
64,691
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 63,633 · ACS 2020-2024: 64,174 ±36
Median household income
$176,512
±$12,969 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$810,400
±$24,583 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,893
±$68 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Lower Merion Township and what county is it in?
Lower Merion Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It covers 23.6 square miles of land, 2,695 residents per square mile in 2020.
6 places lie inside Lower Merion Township: Ardmore (CDP, 13,566 in 2020), Bala Cynwyd (CDP, 9,285 in 2020), Penn Wynne (CDP, 6,493 in 2020), Bryn Mawr (CDP, 5,879 in 2020), Merion Station (CDP, 5,741 in 2020) and Rosemont (CDP, 3,507 in 2020). Part of Villanova (CDP) and Haverford College (CDP) also lie in it.
Lower Merion Township 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 Lower Merion Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 64,691 people lived in Lower Merion Township on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 63,633 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 64,174 (±36).
| Measure | Lower Merion Township | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 64,174±36 | 867,573 | +5,137 |
| Households | 24,077±592 | 335,505 | +889 |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.06 | 2.52 | +0.11 |
| Housing units | 25,357±563 | 350,351 | +1,055 |
Lower Merion Township's population since 2000
From 59,850 in 2000 to 64,691 in 2025: up 8.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lower Merion Township 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 Lower Merion Township?
The median resident of Lower Merion Township is 41.2 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.2%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 8.0%. 12.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lower Merion Township | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2±1.1 | 41.2 | −2.8 |
| Under 18 years | 24.2%±1.3 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0%±1.1 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 46.3%±1.1 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.2%±1.8 pts | 71.5% | −5.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.0%±1.5 pts | 9.2% | +2.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.0%±0.9 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.2%±1.1 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.3%±1.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 8.6%±1.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5%±0.4 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.2%±0.5 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 78.7%±1.9 pts | 53.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 48.3%±2.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3%±1.5 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5%±0.8 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 Lower Merion Township earn?
Half of Lower Merion Township's 24,077 households earn less than $176,512 a year (±$12,969), against $113,915 in Montgomery County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $167,729 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lower Merion Township | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $176,512±$12,969 | $113,915 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $281,732±$13,277 | $158,091 | – |
| Per capita income | $107,615±$5,191 | $62,159 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.3%±1.4 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.1%±3.3 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9%±1.0 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.8%±1.0 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 Lower Merion Township?
Owners occupy 74.7% of Lower Merion Township's occupied homes and renters 25.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $810,400 by its owner (±$24,583). The median renter pays $1,893 a month including utilities, and 41.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lower Merion Township | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $810,400±$24,583 | $436,700 | +$57,954 |
| Median gross rent | $1,893±$68 | $1,683 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.0%±4.8 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,811±$201 | $2,441 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.7%±1.5 pts | 71.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.3%±1.5 pts | 28.6% | – |
| Housing units | 25,357±563 | 350,351 | +1,055 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±1.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.4%±2.0 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4%±1.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.5%±2.1 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6%±1.6 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 many new homes is Lower Merion Township building?
Builders took permits for 442 new housing units in Lower Merion Township in 2025 (12 in single-family houses), 6.8 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 Lower Merion Township work and get to work?
50.0% of Lower Merion Township's workers drive alone and 31.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Lower Merion Township | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.9%±1.6 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±1.1 pts | 4.5% | +1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 50.0%±2.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9%±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 6.8%±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 5.5%±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 31.6%±2.2 pts | 23.3% | +18.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min±1.2 | 27.8 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 Lower Merion Township?
17 census tracts lie mostly in Lower Merion Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $96,375 (Tract 2050) to $250,000 or more (Tract 2049).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2049Montgomery County | 5,649 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 2048Montgomery County | 5,357 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 2055.03Montgomery County | 5,159 | $150,923 |
| Tract 2045Montgomery County | 5,023 | $233,906 |
| Tract 2054.02Montgomery County | 4,998 | $119,551 |
| Tract 2046Montgomery County | 4,778 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 2055.01Montgomery County | 4,309 | $116,875 |
| Tract 2055.02Montgomery County | 3,977 | $228,837 |
| Tract 2044Montgomery County | 3,675 | $193,750 |
| Tract 2043Montgomery County | 3,638 | $118,634 |
| Tract 2047.02Montgomery County | 3,400 | $170,417 |
| Tract 2050Montgomery County | 2,805 | $96,375 |
Every census tract in Lower Merion Township, with its figures
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 Lower Merion Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Lower Merion Township compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lower Merion Township is the 102nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 1,542 in Pennsylvania.
Lower Merion Township ranks 36th 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 | 2nd | 1,542 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 446th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 463rd | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 36th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 10th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 10th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 118th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 1,172nd | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,460th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,378th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 51st | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 569th | 2,156 |
Lower Merion Township'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 Lower Merion Township?
4 of the 57 figures for Lower Merion Township 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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