Politics & Government

Narberth Sees Slight Population Increase

U.S. Census data also reveals Lower Merion lost residents.

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Over the past 10 years, Narberth's population increased, but by less than 50 people, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The overall borough population is listed at 4,282, up 49 from 2000. However, totals have dropped in Lower Merion Township by about 2,000 residents to 57,825.

In general, the white population decreased in both the borough and township, with increases in most minority demographics. Incremental increases were exhibited in many ethnicities, with those of mixed race and Asians seeing the most gains in Narberth.

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In Montgomery County, the population rose 6.6 percent, while in Pennsylvania it rose 3.4 percent.

Check the table below for a full breakdown of the area's population numbers compared to 2000.

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Census Data
Narberth 2000
Narberth 2010

Lower Merion Township 2000

Lower Merion Township 2010

Total 4,233 4,282 59,850 57,825 Population of one race 4,188 4,165 59,177 56,744 White alone 4,031 3,872 54,047 49,563 Black or African American alone 50 83 2,694 3,246 American Indian and Alaska Native alone 5 2 45 39 Asian alone 96 190 2,048 3,448 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0 3 41 19 Some other race alone 6 15 302 389 Population of two or more races 45 117 673 1,081 Hispanic or Latino (cultural
designation, may be any race) 59 101 956 1,718 Age 18 or older (eligible to vote) 3,289 3,212 46,850 44,935

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