Borough · Pennsylvania
Yeadon, Pennsylvania
Yeadon, borough, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Yeadon had 12,320 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,054 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,181 (±20). GEOID 4286968.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,320
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,054 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,181 ±20
Median household income
$49,759
±$4,671 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$182,800
±$28,527 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,213
±$105 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Yeadon and what county is it in?
Yeadon is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 7,543 residents per square mile in 2020.
Yeadon 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 Yeadon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,320 people lived in Yeadon on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 12,054 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,181 (±20).
| Measure | Yeadon | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,181 ±20 | 579,222 | +696 |
| Households | 5,353 ±553 | 216,946 | +865 |
| Average household size | 2.21 ±0.23 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,573 ±523 | 229,715 | +634 |
Yeadon's population since 2000
From 11,762 in 2000 to 12,320 in 2025: up 4.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Yeadon 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 Yeadon?
The median resident of Yeadon is 45.7 years old; 12.1% are under 18 and 23.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 84.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 9.3%. 11.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Yeadon | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 ±4.6 | 39.1 | +6.9 |
| Under 18 years | 12.1% ±3.4 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.2% ±4.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 41.5% ±4.0 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±1.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 9.3% ±5.3 pts | 62.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 84.1% ±5.4 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 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 | 4.7% ±2.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.0% ±4.3 pts | 11.2% | −7.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8% ±4.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±2.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8% ±3.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9% ±5.1 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7% ±1.6 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0% ±6.0 pts | 41.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8% ±2.4 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±5.4 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±1.5 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 Yeadon earn?
Half of Yeadon's 5,353 households earn less than $49,759 a year (±$4,671), against $89,546 in Delaware County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,057 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $17,298 after inflation. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Yeadon | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,759 ±$4,671 | $89,546 | −$17,298 |
| Mean household income | $67,050 ±$8,102 | $128,465 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,196 ±$3,482 | $49,673 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% ±4.2 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.4% ±6.6 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±2.9 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.3% ±7.6 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 Yeadon?
Owners occupy 45.0% of Yeadon's occupied homes and renters 55.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,800 by its owner (±$28,527). The median renter pays $1,213 a month including utilities, and 48.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Yeadon | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,800 ±$28,527 | $332,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,213 ±$105 | $1,372 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.0% ±12.5 pts | 45.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,813 ±$383 | $2,222 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.0% ±7.4 pts | 69.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.0% ±7.4 pts | 30.4% | – |
| Housing units | 5,573 ±523 | 229,715 | +634 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% ±3.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 17.1% ±5.5 pts | 43.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.1% ±5.9 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.3% ±3.5 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 Yeadon building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Yeadon 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 Yeadon work and get to work?
65.7% of Yeadon's workers drive alone and 17.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.4%.
| Measure | Yeadon | Delaware County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.2% ±4.7 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4% ±3.7 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.7% ±8.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.4% ±3.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 9.3% ±3.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±2.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.6% ±7.8 pts | 18.0% | +15.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.6 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 Yeadon?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Yeadon, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,782 (Tract 4022) to $55,150 (Tract 4023).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4021Delaware County | 5,382 | $49,659 |
| Tract 4023Delaware County | 4,028 | $55,150 |
| Tract 4022Delaware County | 2,771 | $47,782 |
| Tract 4003.02Delaware County | 3,590 | $48,092 |
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 Yeadon) · Census block assignment files
How does Yeadon compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Yeadon is the 2,776th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 53rd-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Yeadon ranks 2,013th 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 | 53rd | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 387th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 2,013th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,731st | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,437th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 657th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 498th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,109th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 851st | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2,075th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 424th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 311th | 2,156 |
Yeadon's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Yeadon 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 Yeadon?
14 of the 57 figures for Yeadon 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 Yeadon 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 Yeadon.