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.

Darby, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,687

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

84%8,982

White

9.8%1,046

Two or More

3.7%392

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%225

Asian

0.3%33

Other

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%320

High School Diploma

36.2%2,525

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%364

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%1,026

Associate's Degree

12.5%873

Bachelor's Degree

8%560

Master's Degree

5.7%396

Professional Degree

1.5%108

Doctorate

0.2%17

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

15.5%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$117,900

Median Renti

$1,308

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.9%1,992

Renter-Occupied

50.1%2,000

Total Units

4,545

Homeownership

49.9%

Vacancy Rate

12.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%104

$50K–$100K

36.1%719

$100K–$150K

15.3%305

$150K–$200K

17.5%348

$200K–$300K

15.4%307

$300K–$500K

10.5%209

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

170

$750–$1,000

255

$1,000–$1,250

432

$1,250–$1,500

309

$1,500–$2,000

671

$2,000+

Year Built

1990–1999

2.9%132

1980–1989

4.6%209

1970–1979

3.4%156

1960–1969

9%411

1950–1959

27.5%1,250

1940–1949

23.1%1,048

1939 or earlier

29.5%1,339

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

51.5%2,055

Electricity

44.2%1,765

Fuel Oil

3.6%145

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,863

Mean Household Incomei

$55,390

Per Capita Incomei

$21,888

Poverty Ratei

28.7%

Unemploymenti

18.5%

Labor Forcei

4,686

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

315

Residentsi

810

Avg. Tenant Renti

$516/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing12 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers303 homes79% occupied$516/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $39,863/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

82%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

15%

Low income$20K–$32K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $32K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

89% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

17% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

513(6.7% of civilian adults)