Collingdale Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 8664 residents, 3188 households, and 2183 families in the borough. The population density was 9995.9 people per square mile (3859.44/kmē), it is the tenth most populated borough in terms of population density. There were 3404 housing units at an average density of 3912.6 per square mile (1510.66/kmē). The average household size was 2.71 people, and the average family size was 3.32 people. In the Collingdale Borough, 28.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.3% were 18 to 24, 31.1% were 25 to 44, 19% were 45 to 64, and 13% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males. The median age was 34.4 years, The median age of males was 33.2 years, for females the median age was 35.4 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 91.94% White, 4.7% Black or African American, 0.29% American Indian, 1.62% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 1.2% from two or more races and 0.24% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $40207, it is Pennsylvania's 466th wealthiest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $47288, it is the 476th highest borough by median family income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The per capita income for the borough was $16751, making its Pennsylvania's 814th highest borough by per capita income. The median income was $24577, The median income for males was $31504 versus $18608 for females.
In 2000, 2230 pupils and students, of which 50.45% are male and 49.55% are female, 25.74% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.65% nursery or pri school, 6.59% kindergarten, 51.35% elementary school, 22.24% high school and 14.17% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8664 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8664 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8653 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8604 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8535 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8504 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8460 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8433 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8408 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8382 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8365 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 50 | 76 | 126 |
| Kindergarten | 86 | 61 | 147 |
| Elementary school | 597 | 548 | 1145 |
| High school | 223 | 273 | 496 |
| College or graduate school | 169 | 147 | 316 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingdale borough, Pennsylvania | $40207 | $47288 | $16751 |
| Delaware County, Pennsylvania | $50092 | $61590 | $25040 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |