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Population Review

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania is 30,015 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $87,993, the median home value is $239,900, and the median age is 36.5.

30,015

Population

9386

People / sq mi

$87,993

Median Income

$239,900

Median Home Value

Drexel Hill covers 3.2 sq mi of land at 9386 people per square mile.

About Drexel Hill, PA

Drexel Hill is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 30,015. It ranks #18 among cities in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 36.5, younger than the national median. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

The median household income in Drexel Hill is $87,993, above the US median of $74,580. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $239,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,312. The homeownership rate of 64.7% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Drexel Hill reflects 45.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 15.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.2 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White63.6%
Black or African American21.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$87,993

Median Household Income

$44,914

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$239,900

Median Home Value

$1,312

Median Rent

64.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.0%

High School+

45.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

7.1%

Drive Alone

65.0%

Public Transit

15.9%

Work From Home

31.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

14.4%

Foreign Born

84.6%

Non-English at Home

3.8%

Veterans

10.0%

With Disability

95.2%

Health Insurance

96.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management32.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.5%
Information8.0%
Manufacturing7.0%
Retail Trade6.5%
Construction5.8%
Public Administration4.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania has a population of 30,015 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania is $87,993, with 7.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania is $239,900, with median monthly rent at $1,312 and a homeownership rate of 64.7%.

The median age in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania is 36.5 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.