Woodlyn, PA Demographics

A map of Woodlyn's Population by Race

Woodlyn, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 9,736, a less than 1% change from the 9,685 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.3% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 5.6% Asian, 3.9% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodlyn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodlyn has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Woodlyn, that probability was 38.7% in 2020 and 36.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodlyn is ranked the 91st 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). Woodlyn was ranked the 93rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodlyn's White Population

7,719 residents of Woodlyn, or 79.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodlyn is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Woodlyn ranks 1625th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodlyn's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Woodlyn's population has increased from 77.2% to 79.3%.

Woodlyn is more White than neighboring Eddystone (65.6% White), and Swarthmore (70% White). Woodlyn is less White than neighboring Ridley Park (83.1% White), Folsom (93.3% White), and Rutledge (87.7% White).

Woodlyn's Black Population

378 residents of Woodlyn, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodlyn is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Woodlyn ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodlyn's Black population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Black residents' share of Woodlyn's population has decreased from 10.7% to 3.9%.

Woodlyn is more Black than neighboring Folsom (1.7% Black), and Rutledge (0.4% Black). Woodlyn is less Black than neighboring Ridley Park (7.5% Black), Eddystone (19.8% Black), and Swarthmore (10% Black).

Woodlyn's Asian Population

545 residents of Woodlyn, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodlyn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Woodlyn ranks 309th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodlyn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 162.0%. Asian residents' share of Woodlyn's population has increased from 2.1% to 5.6%.

Woodlyn is more Asian than neighboring Ridley Park (1% Asian), Folsom (0.5% Asian), and Eddystone (0.2% Asian). Woodlyn is less Asian than neighboring Swarthmore (6% Asian), and Rutledge (9.2% Asian).

Woodlyn's Hispanic Population

739 residents of Woodlyn, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodlyn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Woodlyn ranks 480th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodlyn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodlyn's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.6%.

Woodlyn is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridley Park (4.7% Hispanic), Folsom (1.4% Hispanic), Swarthmore (6.8% Hispanic), and Rutledge (1% Hispanic). Woodlyn is less Hispanic than neighboring Eddystone (10.9% Hispanic).

Woodlyn's Native American/Other Population

109 residents of Woodlyn, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woodlyn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodlyn ranks 561st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodlyn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 94.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodlyn's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Woodlyn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ridley Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Folsom (0% Native American/Other), Eddystone (0% Native American/Other), and Rutledge (0% Native American/Other). Woodlyn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Swarthmore (1.7% Native American/Other).

Woodlyn's Multiracial Population

246 residents of Woodlyn, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodlyn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Woodlyn ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodlyn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodlyn's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.5%.

Woodlyn is more Multiracial than neighboring Rutledge (1.7% Multiracial). Woodlyn is less Multiracial than neighboring Ridley Park (3.2% Multiracial), Folsom (3.1% Multiracial), Eddystone (3.5% Multiracial), and Swarthmore (5.5% 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.