Yardley, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Yardley, Pennsylvania Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Yardley, Pennsylvania had a total population of 2,609, the 539th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $112,500, which is 44% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 3.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 44% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Pennsylvania.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 3.4% — among the lowest in Pennsylvania.
61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Pennsylvania.

Yardley Quick Facts

Population 2,609

Median Household Income $112,500

Median Home Value $480,300

Poverty Rate 3.4%

Unemployment Rate 6.4%

Median Age 46.1 years

Homeownership Rate 72.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.3%

High School Graduation Rate 98.5%

Diversity Index 17/100

Population 2,609 539th of 1,991

Median Income $112,500 top 10%

Poverty Rate 3.4% 73% lower than national

Median Home Value $480,300 top 10%

How Yardley Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,596	2,609	+0.5%
Median household income	$118,750	$112,500	-5.3%
Median home value	$469,600	$480,300	+2.3%

How Yardley Compares

Median Household Income

Yardley

$112,500

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Yardley

$480,300

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.4%

$25K-$50K 8.5%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 53.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

0.8%

$15K-$20K

0.6%

$20K-$25K

2.2%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

1.4%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

0.9%

$45K-$50K

1.3%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

14.5%

$75K-$100K

8.1%

$100K-$125K

7.1%

$125K-$150K

10.0%

$150K-$200K

18.0%

$200K+

18.2%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

66.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.5%

Renter 27.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,404/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.2%

18-34

22.0%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

28.5%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Yardley Rankings in Pennsylvania

#539 Population of 1,991

#189 Median Income of 1,854

#92 Education of 1,987

#61 Home Value of 1,871

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Other Cities in Bucks County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Levittown	50,926	$105,071	7.0%	$341,300
Bristol	9,902	$76,042	8.6%	$271,100
Morrisville	9,752	$99,526	8.6%	$292,200
Croydon	9,684	$70,308	10.9%	$293,700
Quakertown	9,319	$85,959	10.2%	$278,500
Perkasie	9,216	$93,845	6.7%	$372,100
Fairless Hills	8,827	$80,807	13.2%	$358,800
Doylestown	8,341	$99,322	5.5%	$527,700
Richboro	6,963	$159,007	0.8%	$559,700
Newtown Grant	6,193	$168,750	4.8%	$583,600

Cities Similar to Yardley

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Alburtis	2,598	$107,500	$267,700	34.2%	4.8%
McKinley	2,662	$107,067	$346,400	55.8%	14.1%
Pleasureville	2,735	$119,209	$251,300	38.0%	9.4%
Gold Key Lake	2,563	$99,125	$233,400	26.2%	8.6%
Emerald Lakes	2,716	$103,500	$264,800	13.5%	6.1%

Population Overview

Yardley is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Bucks County. The total population is 2,609. It ranks as the 539th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yardley is 46.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yardley is $112,500. This is 44% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 39% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.4%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $480,300. Housing costs are 89% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Yardley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

61.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Yardley in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 74% higher 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 98.5%. Notably, 26.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Yardley, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Yardley, Pennsylvania?

Yardley, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,609 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Yardley, PA?

The median household income in Yardley is $112,500, which is 39% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Yardley, PA?

The poverty rate in Yardley is 3.4%. This means approximately 88 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Yardley, Pennsylvania?

Yardley's population is 91.1% White, 1.0% Black, 6.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Yardley, PA?

The median home value in Yardley is $480,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

How educated is Yardley, Pennsylvania?

61.3% of adults (25+) in Yardley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 26.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.