Willow Grove, PA is a small town located just north of Philadelphia in Montgomery County. With a population of just under 14,000 people, and a population density of 4,253 people per square mile, it is much less densely populated than the rest of the United States. While Willow Grove is small town there are plenty of things to do and see. The Malls at Willow Grove offer shopping options for clothing and other items at stores such as JCPenney and Macy’s. There are also several local businesses such as Tired Hands Brewing Company, a popular restaurant and microbrewery in the area. For outdoor activities there are a few nearby parks like Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve that offer hiking trails, or if you’re looking for more adventure take a trip to Norristown Farm Park and explore their 50 acres of land with trails for hiking, biking or horseback riding. Other organizations in the area include the LaMott Playground Association which works to provide recreational opportunities for children in the community as well as Caring Hearts Helping Hands Community Outreach Inc., which helps families in need by providing food and clothing. Willow Grove also has some local sports events such as the Annual Firecracker 5K Run/Walk which benefits Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at Abington Campus.
The population in Willow Grove is 13,958. There are 3,815 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Willow Grove is 37.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Willow Grove is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Willow Grove
- 53.9% are married
- 7.7% are divorced
- 38.3% are married with children
- 9.9% have children, but are single
Race in Willow Grove
- 79.0% are White
- 7.7% are Black
- 4.3% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 5.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander