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Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Population 2026

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

The population of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania is 13,919 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 53rd-largest city in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $98,402, the median home value is $326,300, and the median age is 37.3.

13,919

Population

5473

People / sq mi

$98,402

Median Income

$326,300

Median Home Value

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Willow Grove covers 2.5 sq mi of land at 5473 people per square mile.

About Willow Grove, PA

What distinguishes Willow Grove is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 5,473 people per square mile. Willow Grove is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 13,919.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $98,402 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.1%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $326,300, with typical rent around $1,677.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 41.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 19.8% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Willow Grove: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Race & Ethnicity

White75.2%
Black or African American8.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$98,402

Median Household Income

$47,374

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$326,300

Median Home Value

$1,677

Median Rent

66.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.2%

High School+

41.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.7%

Drive Alone

65.6%

Public Transit

19.8%

Work From Home

26.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

14.6%

Foreign Born

88.9%

Non-English at Home

6.0%

Veterans

10.7%

With Disability

96.8%

Health Insurance

97.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.3%
Information14.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.6%
Manufacturing9.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.9%
Construction6.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.9%
Retail Trade4.6%
Public Administration3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Willow Grove, Pennsylvania has a population of 13,919 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 53rd-largest city in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania is $98,402, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania is $326,300, with median monthly rent at $1,677 and a homeownership rate of 66.6%.

The median age in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania is 37.3 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

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

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