Population 11,738 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pennsburg
Household size in Pennsburg
| Period | Pennsburg | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Pennsburg average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Philadelphia area, where it has 2.57 people. Household size has crept up from 2.62 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Pennsburg
| Period | Pennsburg | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Pennsburg is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.0, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Pennsburg
| Period | Pennsburg | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.6% of households in Pennsburg, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 Pennsburg
Renters in Pennsburg
| Period | Pennsburg | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pennsburg is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 27.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Pennsburg
| Period | Pennsburg | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.3% of homes in Pennsburg are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Pennsburg
| Period | Pennsburg | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Pennsburg are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
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 Pennsburg
| Period | Pennsburg | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,006 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,057 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,430 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,447 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$442 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pennsburg costs $1,447 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $442 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Pennsburg
Bachelor's degrees in Pennsburg
| Period | Pennsburg | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Pennsburg as nationally: 34.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (42.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 Pennsburg
| Period | Pennsburg | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Pennsburg: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Pennsburg
| Period | Pennsburg | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pennsburg has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Pennsburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsburg | 2.69 | 42.4 | 8.6% | 12.3% | 2.3% | 1985 | $1,447 | 34.7% | 94.9% | 3.0% |
| Red Hill | 2.38 | 46.2 | 6.3% | 24.3% | 7.0% | 1984 | $1,016 | 25.1% | 94.5% | 2.6% |
| East Greenville | 2.44 | 43.1 | 10.0% | 24.2% | 2.3% | 1969 | $1,351 | 30.0% | 94.2% | 5.5% |
| Green Lane | 2.74 | 46.2 | 3.7% | 12.8% | 7.1% | 1972 | $1,777 | 34.9% | 92.7% | 3.3% |
| Palm | 2.39 | 55.9 | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 1980 | $1,379 | 25.9% | 92.5% | 6.6% |
| Sumneytown | 2.90 | 42.8 | 1.4% | 17.7% | 7.3% | 1966 | $2,608 | 31.8% | 90.6% | 8.1% |
| Argus | 2.85 | 45.3 | 2.9% | 11.7% | 8.7% | 1973 | $1,486 | 41.0% | 87.4% | 0.5% |
| Hereford | 3.10 | 42.0 | 17.9% | 22.1% | 5.2% | 1975 | $1,631 | 30.1% | 86.1% | 3.0% |
| Trumbauersville | 2.78 | 41.7 | 5.2% | 13.4% | 5.0% | 1987 | $1,569 | 43.7% | 96.0% | 5.1% |
| Bally | 2.34 | 45.9 | 16.7% | 25.3% | 2.7% | 1962 | $1,179 | 24.5% | 92.2% | 0.9% |
| Woxhall | 2.70 | 53.1 | 2.1% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 1980 | $1,181 | 32.1% | 89.1% | 2.8% |
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 Pennsburg. 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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