Glenolden, PA Demographics

A map of Glenolden's Population by Race

Glenolden, Pennsylvania had a population of 7,223 in 2020. It was 71.7% White, 17.5% Black, 2.5% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Glenolden, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Glenolden is the 158th most populous. 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's White Population

5,181 residents of Glenolden identify as White, or 71.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Glenolden roughly similar to the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Glenolden is ranked #1710 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Glenolden is more White than neighboring Folcroft (40.5% White), Collingdale (31.7% White), and Aldan (49.4% White). Glenolden is less White than neighboring Norwood (82.5% White), and Prospect Park (79% White).

Glenolden's Black Population

1,262 residents of Glenolden identify as Black, or 17.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Glenolden slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Glenolden is ranked #80 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Glenolden is more Black than neighboring Norwood (6.4% Black), and Prospect Park (7.8% Black). Glenolden is less Black than neighboring Folcroft (46.4% Black), Collingdale (54.5% Black), and Aldan (36.9% Black).

Glenolden's Asian Population

180 residents of Glenolden identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Glenolden roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Glenolden is ranked #260 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Glenolden is less Asian than neighboring Norwood (3.1% Asian), Folcroft (2.7% Asian), Prospect Park (4% Asian), Collingdale (3.3% Asian), and Aldan (4.6% Asian).

Glenolden's Hispanic Population

256 residents of Glenolden identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Glenolden roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Glenolden is ranked #650 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Glenolden is more Hispanic than neighboring Norwood (3.2% Hispanic). Glenolden is less Hispanic than neighboring Folcroft (5.4% Hispanic), Prospect Park (5% Hispanic), Collingdale (5% Hispanic), and Aldan (4.6% Hispanic).

Glenolden's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Glenolden identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Glenolden roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Glenolden is ranked #604 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Glenolden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prospect Park (0.4% Native American/Other). Glenolden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norwood (0.6% Native American/Other), Folcroft (0.8% Native American/Other), Collingdale (1.2% Native American/Other), and Aldan (1.3% Native American/Other).

Glenolden's Multiracial Population

309 residents of Glenolden identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Glenolden roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Glenolden is ranked #472 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Glenolden is more Multiracial than neighboring Norwood (4.1% Multiracial), Folcroft (4.2% Multiracial), Prospect Park (3.8% Multiracial), and Aldan (3.2% Multiracial). Glenolden is less Multiracial than neighboring Collingdale (4.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.