Croydon CDP, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Croydon CDP, Pennsylvania Demographics
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As of 2026, Croydon CDP, Pennsylvania has a total population of 9,704, the 92nd largest city in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $59,883, which is 21% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.7%.

Croydon CDP Quick Facts

Population 9,704

Median Household Income $59,883

Median Home Value $265,000

Poverty Rate 14.7%

Unemployment Rate 7.1%

Median Age 42.0 years

Homeownership Rate 67.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

High School Graduation Rate 91.1%

Diversity Index 37/100

Population 9,704 92nd of 1,993

Median Income $59,883 below average

Poverty Rate 14.7% 18% higher national

Median Home Value $265,000 top 20%

How Croydon CDP Compares

Median Household Income

Croydon CDP

$59,883

$76,081

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Croydon CDP

$265,000

$240,500

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.6%

$25K-$50K 19.1%

$50K-$100K 40.0%

$100K+ 24.4%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%

59.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.9%

Renter 32.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

22.4%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

27.4%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Croydon CDP Rankings in Pennsylvania

#92 Population of 1,993

#1178 Median Income of 1,993

#1377 Education of 1,993

#329 Home Value of 1,993

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Cities Similar to Croydon CDP

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Brentwood borough	9,927	$60,432	$143,700	36.4%	17.5%
Middletown borough	9,567	$54,778	$159,800	24.9%	14.6%
East Stroudsburg borough	9,278	$61,792	$199,200	29.4%	14.1%
Oil City city	9,517	$52,688	$66,600	17.7%	18.0%
Nanticoke city	10,610	$60,340	$103,800	19.1%	17.7%

Population Overview

Croydon CDP is a small city located in Pennsylvania. The total population is 9,704. It ranks as the 92nd most populous out of 1,993 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Croydon CDP is 42.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Croydon CDP is $59,883. This is 21% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $265,000. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Croydon CDP is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.0%. The Black or African American population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Croydon CDP, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,993 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Croydon CDP, Pennsylvania?

Croydon CDP, Pennsylvania has a population of 9,704 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Croydon CDP, PA?

The median household income in Croydon CDP is $59,883, which is 24% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Croydon CDP, PA?

The poverty rate in Croydon CDP is 14.7%. This means approximately 1,415 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Croydon CDP, Pennsylvania?

Croydon CDP's population is 78.1% White, 5.0% Black, 9.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Croydon CDP, PA?

The median home value in Croydon CDP is $265,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

How educated is Croydon CDP, Pennsylvania?

15.4% of adults (25+) in Croydon CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.