Ridley Park Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 7196 residents, 3015 households, and 1891 families in the borough. The population density was 6749.6 people per square mile (2606.04/kmē), making its Pennsylvania's 64th most densely populated borough. There were 3167 housing units at an average density of 2959.8 per square mile (1142.79/kmē). The average household size was 2.36 people, and the average family size was 3.06 people. In the borough Age distribution was 21.4% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87 males. The median age of the borough's population was 40.4 years, the median age of male residents at 38.6 and the median age of female residents at 41.9. The racial makeup of the borough was 96.91% White, 0.64% Black or African American, 0.01% American Indian, 1.47% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 0.72% from two or more races and 0.21% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $50065, it would be the 184th highest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $62378, it is the 145th highest borough by median family income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The per capita income for the borough was $23806, it would be the 198th highest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income was $31194, Males have a median income of $38993 versus $23299 for females.
In 2000, 1807 pupils and students, of which 49.97% are male and 50.03% are female, 25.11% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.36% nursery or pri school, 5.53% kindergarten, 40.62% elementary school, 21.97% high school and 24.52% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7196 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7196 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7188 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7152 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7095 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7067 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7016 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7006 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7000 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6988 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6979 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 63 | 70 | 133 |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 37 | 100 |
| Elementary school | 388 | 346 | 734 |
| High school | 196 | 201 | 397 |
| College or graduate school | 193 | 250 | 443 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley Park borough, Pennsylvania | $50065 | $62378 | $23806 |
| Delaware County, Pennsylvania | $50092 | $61590 | $25040 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |