Demographics in Swarthmore, PA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Swarthmore?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

6,524

Male

3,256

49.9%

Female

3,268

50.1%

Median Age

34.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

73.2%

Black

10.7%

Hispanic

4.8%

Asian

7.4%

Two or More

6.0%

Other

2.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

43.2%

High School or Higher

47.1%

Foreign Born

12.4%

Veterans

2.7%

Married

38.9%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Swarthmore, PA has a population of 6,524 with a median age of 34.4. The racial makeup is 73.2% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 10.7% Black, 7.4% Asian. About 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 12.4%.