Elkins Park, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
7,286
Population
4,187/sq mi density
$129,773
Median Income
$74,271 per capita
$366,700
Home Value
$417,372 Zillow
$1,625
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$129,773 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$366,700 home value, $1,625/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,286
Census 2023
Population Density
4,187
per square mile
Land Area
1.7
square miles (4.5 km²)
Median Age
50.2 yrs
29% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 32.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
58.5%
Black
32.2%
Hispanic
3.7%
Asian
3.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
86.2%
Spanish
10.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.1%
Veterans
3.1%
48% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.0%
8% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.7%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.3%
62% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.518
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,286 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,187 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.4% |
| Female | 53.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.5% |
| Black or African American | 32.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
Language
| English Only | 86.2% |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.1% |
| Veterans | 3.1% |
| Disability | 12.0% |
| Health Insurance | 96.7% |
| Uninsured | 3.3% |
| Broadband Access | 96.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.518 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |