Economy & Jobs — Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $152,361 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$167,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $66,784 |
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| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,176 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 38.2% |
| Finance Insurance | 12.4% |
| Professional | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 457 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 350 |
| Physician Offices | 302 |
| Law Offices | 273 |
| Insurance Agencies | 253 |
| Dental Offices | 241 |
| Child Day Care | 205 |
| Auto Repair | 196 |
| Beauty Salons | 188 |
| Real Estate Offices | 138 |
| Grocery Stores | 129 |
| Accounting Firms | 121 |
| Coffee Shops | 111 |
| Commercial Banks | 110 |
| Home Health | 109 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
