Darby Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 10299 people, 3405 households, and 2395 families residing in the borough. The population density was 12624.5 people per square mile (4874.35/km˛), making it the third most densely populated borough in Pennsylvania. There were 3999 housing units at an average density of 4876.8 per square mile (1882.94/km˛). The average household size was 2.88 persons, and the average family size was 3.45 persons. In the borough the population was distributed as follows: 33.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.3 males. The median age was 32.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Darby Borough was 28.7 and 35.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 36.37% White, 60% Black or African American, 0.14% American Indian, 0.87% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 2.04% from two or more races and 0.51% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $30938, it would be the 463rd lowest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $36065, making it the 307th poorest borough by median family income among the Pennsylvania. The per capita income for the borough was $13990, it is Pennsylvania's 202nd poorest borough by per capita income. The median income of borough was $22164, The median income for males was $26042 versus $19734 for females.
In 2000, 3339 pupils and students, of which 52.89% are male and 47.11% are female, 32.42% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.63% nursery or pri school, 6.29% kindergarten, 51.48% elementary school, 20.52% high school and 13.09% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 10299 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10299 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10286 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10229 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 10146 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 10087 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 10013 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 9970 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9940 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9919 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9903 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 178 | 110 | 288 |
| Kindergarten | 92 | 118 | 210 |
| Elementary school | 896 | 823 | 1719 |
| High school | 399 | 286 | 685 |
| College or graduate school | 201 | 236 | 437 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darby borough, Pennsylvania | $30938 | $36065 | $13990 |
| Delaware County, Pennsylvania | $50092 | $61590 | $25040 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |