Glenolden, PA Demographics

A map of Glenolden's Population by Race

Glenolden, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 7,220, a less than 1% change from the 7,223 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.1% White, 17.1% Black, 6.6% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Glenolden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Glenolden has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Glenolden, that probability was 45.1% in 2020 and 48.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Glenolden is ranked the 162nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Glenolden was ranked the 158th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Glenolden's White Population

4,989 residents of Glenolden, or 69.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Glenolden is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Glenolden ranks 1710th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenolden's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Glenolden's population has decreased from 71.7% to 69.1%.

Glenolden is more White than neighboring Folcroft (38% White), Collingdale (27.8% White), and Aldan (38.5% White). Glenolden is less White than neighboring Norwood (84.9% White), and Prospect Park (73.8% White).

Glenolden's Black Population

1,238 residents of Glenolden, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Glenolden is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Glenolden ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenolden's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Black residents' share of Glenolden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 17.1%.

Glenolden is more Black than neighboring Norwood (1% Black), and Prospect Park (14.7% Black). Glenolden is less Black than neighboring Folcroft (47.4% Black), Collingdale (57.2% Black), and Aldan (42.1% Black).

Glenolden's Asian Population

96 residents of Glenolden, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Glenolden is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Glenolden ranks 266th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenolden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Asian residents' share of Glenolden's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.3%.

Glenolden is less Asian than neighboring Norwood (5.2% Asian), Folcroft (1.7% Asian), Prospect Park (2.9% Asian), Collingdale (4.3% Asian), and Aldan (5.4% Asian).

Glenolden's Hispanic Population

479 residents of Glenolden, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Glenolden is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Glenolden ranks 650th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenolden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 87.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Glenolden's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.6%.

Glenolden is more Hispanic than neighboring Prospect Park (0.1% Hispanic), and Aldan (5.3% Hispanic). Glenolden is less Hispanic than neighboring Norwood (7.3% Hispanic), Folcroft (7.2% Hispanic), and Collingdale (7.3% Hispanic).

Glenolden's Native American/Other Population

158 residents of Glenolden, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Glenolden is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Glenolden ranks 688th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenolden's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 351.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Glenolden's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.2%.

Glenolden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norwood (0% Native American/Other), Folcroft (1% Native American/Other), Prospect Park (0.1% Native American/Other), Collingdale (0.4% Native American/Other), and Aldan (0.4% Native American/Other).

Glenolden's Multiracial Population

260 residents of Glenolden, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Glenolden is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Glenolden ranks 499th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenolden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Glenolden's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.6%.

Glenolden is more Multiracial than neighboring Norwood (1.7% Multiracial), and Collingdale (2.9% Multiracial). Glenolden is less Multiracial than neighboring Folcroft (4.7% Multiracial), Prospect Park (8.4% Multiracial), and Aldan (8.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.