Kirkwood, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 307, Kirkwood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Kirkwood is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. The total population is 307. It ranks as the 1576th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kirkwood is 34.9 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 37.8% of the population under 18, Kirkwood has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 19.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kirkwood is $75,875. This is 3% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.4%. This is 134% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Kirkwood, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $368,800. Housing costs are 45% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Kirkwood was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kirkwood, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.