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.

Colwyn, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,325

Median Agei

27.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

94.3%2,192

White

4.4%103

Two or More

0.9%20

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%57

High School Diploma

33.5%457

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%32

Some College (1+ yr)

21.5%293

Associate's Degree

11.6%158

Bachelor's Degree

4.7%64

Master's Degree

7.2%98

HS or Higher

84.9%

BA or Higher

11.9%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$128,100

Median Renti

$1,277

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.6%352

Renter-Occupied

55.4%438

Total Units

873

Homeownership

44.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%8

$50K–$100K

31.8%112

$100K–$150K

28.1%99

$150K–$200K

23%81

$200K–$300K

4.8%17

$300K–$500K

8.5%30

$500K–$1M

1.4%5

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

126

Year Built

2000–2009

8.8%77

1990–1999

4.4%38

1980–1989

4.7%41

1970–1979

5.2%45

1960–1969

5.2%45

1950–1959

24.4%213

1940–1949

8%70

1939 or earlier

39.4%344

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61%482

Electricity

35.8%283

Fuel Oil

2.4%19

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,935

Mean Household Incomei

$57,424

Per Capita Incomei

$21,300

Poverty Ratei

34.9%

Unemploymenti

21.2%

Labor Forcei

1,226

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

Residentsi

119

Avg. Tenant Renti

$607/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes79% occupied$607/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,935/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

77%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

12%

Low income$23K–$38K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

89% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

16% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

10(0.6% of civilian adults)