Woodlyn, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Woodlyn, Pennsylvania is 10,276 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 84th-largest city in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $71,978, the median home value is $227,100, and the median age is 38.7.
10,276
Population
6139
People / sq mi
$71,978
Median Income
$227,100
Median Home Value
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Woodlyn covers 1.7 sq mi of land at 6139 people per square mile.
About Woodlyn, PA
Woodlyn stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 6,139 people per square mile. With 10,276 residents, Woodlyn is a city in Pennsylvania.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $71,978 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.0%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $227,100, with typical rent around $1,156.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 37.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 11.3%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Woodlyn: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,978
Median Household Income
$41,061
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$227,100
Median Home Value
$1,156
Median Rent
71.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.8%
High School+
37.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.2%
Drive Alone
73.6%
Public Transit
11.3%
Work From Home
25.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
11.9%
Foreign Born
88.4%
Non-English at Home
5.5%
Veterans
13.2%
With Disability
95.6%
Health Insurance
94.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.5% |
| Information | 10.5% |
| Retail Trade | 7.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.7% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Woodlyn, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,276 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 84th-largest city in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania is $71,978, with 5.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania is $227,100, with median monthly rent at $1,156 and a homeownership rate of 71.7%.
The median age in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania is 38.7 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.