Folcroft Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 6978 residents, 2530 households, and 1863 families in the borough. The population density was 5151.6 people per square mile (1989.04/kmē), giving it the 136th most densely populated borough among the Pennsylvania. There were 2629 housing units at an average density of 1947.4 per square mile (751.9/kmē). The average household size was 2.76 people, and the average family size was 3.24 people. Age range in the borough was well distributed with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males. The median age of the borough's population was 35.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Folcroft Borough was 34.3 and 36.7 years respectively. The racial makeup of the borough was 6551 White, 277 Black or African American, 6 American Indian, 66 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 56 from two or more races and 20 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $44443, it is the 320th highest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $50791, it is the 369th wealthiest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $17727, making it the 674th wealthiest borough by per capita income among the Pennsylvania. The median income of borough was $24655, The median income for males was $29684 versus $18672 for females.
In 2000, 1747 pupils and students, of which 47.34% are male and 52.66% are female, 25.04% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.16% nursery or pri school, 5.09% kindergarten, 48.71% elementary school, 24.73% high school and 14.31% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6978 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6978 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6974 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6953 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6908 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6886 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6858 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6851 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6842 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6831 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6823 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 50 | 75 | 125 |
| Kindergarten | 51 | 38 | 89 |
| Elementary school | 402 | 449 | 851 |
| High school | 231 | 201 | 432 |
| College or graduate school | 93 | 157 | 250 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folcroft borough, Pennsylvania | $44443 | $50791 | $17727 |
| Delaware County, Pennsylvania | $50092 | $61590 | $25040 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |