Population 25,366 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harleysville
Household size in Harleysville
| Period | Harleysville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Harleysville sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.72 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Harleysville
| Period | Harleysville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Harleysville skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.6, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Harleysville
| Period | Harleysville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Harleysville (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.3 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Harleysville
Renters in Harleysville
| Period | Harleysville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Harleysville is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 35.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Harleysville
| Period | Harleysville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Harleysville: just 4.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national rate fell. Harleysville has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Harleysville
| Period | Harleysville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Harleysville are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Harleysville
| Period | Harleysville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,096 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,155 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,363 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,801 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$705 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Harleysville runs $1,801 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $705 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 35.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Harleysville
Bachelor's degrees in Harleysville
| Period | Harleysville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.4% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.4% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Harleysville is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (51.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Harleysville
| Period | Harleysville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Harleysville: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Harleysville has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Harleysville
| Period | Harleysville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Harleysville has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Harleysville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harleysville | 2.63 | 44.9 | 8.8% | 24.4% | 4.2% | 1987 | $1,801 | 51.4% | 96.6% | 3.2% |
| Skippack | 2.69 | 46.6 | 4.0% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 1993 | $1,397 | 53.6% | 98.7% | 1.8% |
| Graterford | 2.66 | 47.1 | 6.1% | 12.2% | 3.2% | 1993 | $1,918 | 4.6% | 72.6% | 4.3% |
| Souderton | 2.59 | 45.6 | 9.7% | 31.4% | 5.2% | 1972 | $1,513 | 36.8% | 92.3% | 4.3% |
| Schwenksville | 2.64 | 42.2 | 7.7% | 14.8% | 4.3% | 1989 | $1,571 | 55.3% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
| Telford | 2.64 | 44.5 | 7.9% | 20.0% | 6.4% | 1976 | $1,636 | 39.2% | 92.8% | 3.5% |
| Hatfield | 2.59 | 42.4 | 5.5% | 40.2% | 3.6% | 1978 | $1,507 | 42.6% | 93.5% | 3.9% |
| Woxhall | 2.70 | 53.1 | 2.1% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 1980 | $1,181 | 32.1% | 89.1% | 2.8% |
| Lansdale | 2.56 | 44.1 | 7.4% | 32.9% | 3.6% | 1975 | $2,074 | 51.9% | 92.7% | 3.8% |
| Worcester | 2.68 | 48.3 | 4.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1980 | $3,328 | 72.6% | 99.5% | 1.2% |
| Sumneytown | 2.90 | 42.8 | 1.4% | 17.7% | 7.3% | 1966 | $2,608 | 31.8% | 90.6% | 8.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Harleysville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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