Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Collingdale, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,897

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

57.2%5,093

White

27.8%2,473

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%649

Asian

4.3%385

Two or More

2.9%257

Other

0.3%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%335

High School Diploma

30.1%1,900

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%594

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%881

Associate's Degree

10.7%678

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%590

Master's Degree

6.1%385

Professional Degree

0.3%22

Doctorate

1.2%79

HS or Higher

86.4%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,600

Median Renti

$1,090

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.4%2,184

Renter-Occupied

41.6%1,555

Total Units

3,968

Homeownership

58.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.5%185

$50K–$100K

7.4%161

$100K–$150K

21.3%466

$150K–$200K

29.5%645

$200K–$300K

30.3%661

$300K–$500K

1.6%35

$500K–$1M

1.4%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

215

$500–$750

155

$750–$1,000

279

$1,000–$1,250

306

$1,250–$1,500

169

$1,500–$2,000

335

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1%38

2010–2019

0.3%13

2000–2009

0.5%19

1990–1999

0.4%15

1980–1989

5.6%224

1970–1979

6.7%266

1960–1969

8.8%348

1950–1959

28.7%1,139

1940–1949

11.4%452

1939 or earlier

36.6%1,454

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61%2,280

Electricity

18.3%683

Fuel Oil

16.8%630

Other

1.6%60

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%46

Wood

0.7%25

No Fuel

0.4%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,886

Mean Household Incomei

$61,983

Per Capita Incomei

$26,974

Poverty Ratei

19.4%

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

4,760

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

236

Residentsi

498

Avg. Tenant Renti

$525/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers214 homes79% occupied$535/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC21 homes99% occupied$426/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,886/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

79.1%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

16.3%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

4.6%

Who Receives This Housing

84.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75.5% of subsidized households are minority

23.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

224(3.2% of civilian adults)