Swarthmore, PA Employment

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88%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
114%
Household income NAT. AVG.
2%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexSwarthmorePennsylvaniaNational
Income per capita$56,154$30,137$29,829
Median household income$118,182$54,895$55,322
Median income owner occupied$151,739$68,587$70,586
Median income renter occupied$48,750$31,605$35,192
Median earnings male$28,326$39,478$36,919
Median earnings female$15,608$26,440$26,250
Unemployment rate4.7%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level6.3%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Swarthmore is 88% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Swarthmore is 114% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Swarthmore is 2% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Swarthmore is 58% lower than the national average

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      $78,780 $118,182 $236,364
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      $36,593 $54,895 $109,790
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Swarthmore median earnings by income bracket

      Swarthmore employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry5.8%5.8%
      Manufacturing sector8.0%8.0%
      Financial & insurance services10.5%10.5%
      Wholesale & retail services4.5%4.5%
      Public administration1.2%1.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.3%3.3%
      Education, health & social services37.5%37.5%
      Other28.2%28.2%

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      Swarthmore, PA6,339$118,182113.6%

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      Source: The Swarthmore, PA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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