Elkins Park, PA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Elkins Park

McKinley / Benson East

Ashmead Village / Cheltenham Village

Melrose Park / Lamott

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Elkins Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

74.3%

Households with Children

24.2%

School Enrollment K-12

517

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.4%
School Age (5-17): 14.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.5%
Working Age (35-54): 25.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.7%
Seniors (65+): 24.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 0.7%
High School / GED: 8.7%
Some College or Associate's: 16.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 74.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.8%
Single Parents: 3.4%
Couples & Adults: 49.3%
Living Alone: 26.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
Asian: 6.1%
Black or African American: 21.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 89.8%
South Asian: 0.0%
Southeast Asian: 10.2%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 29.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 70.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 45.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 20.4%
Caribbean: 22.7%
Other Black: 11.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 52.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 32.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 7.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.0%
Spanish: 0.7%
European & Indo-European: 7.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.7%
High School (9-12): 3.2%
College / Graduate: 7.4%
Not Enrolled: 76.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources