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Lower Merion School District
Lower Merion School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 68,685. The median household income is $171,307 and the median age is 41.4.
68,685
Population
2849
People / sq mi
$171,307
Median Income
41.4
Median Age
Lower Merion School District covers 24 sq mi of land at 2848.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$171,307
Median Household Income
$106,614
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$804,200
Median Home Value
$1,888
Median Rent
73.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
98.3%
High School+
78.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lower Merion School District serves a community with a population of 68,685 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Lower Merion School District is $171,307, with a per capita income of $106,614. The poverty rate is 3.2%.
Lower Merion School District is 76.6% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 60.6% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Lower Merion School District, 98.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Lower Merion School District is $804,200, with a median rent of $1,888. The homeownership rate is 73.2%.
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Data for Lower Merion School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4214160).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.