Population 31,872 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Quakertown
Household size in Quakertown
| Period | Quakertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Quakertown has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.69 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 Quakertown
| Period | Quakertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Quakertown skews older than the country: its median age is 44.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.7, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Quakertown
| Period | Quakertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Quakertown (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, 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 Quakertown
Renters in Quakertown
| Period | Quakertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Quakertown is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, 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 Quakertown
| Period | Quakertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Quakertown: 6.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Quakertown
| Period | Quakertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Quakertown are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in the wider Philadelphia area, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Quakertown
| Period | Quakertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $887 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $994 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,148 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,615 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$728 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Quakertown costs $1,615 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $728 a month since 2006–10, up 82%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the center.
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 Quakertown
Bachelor's degrees in Quakertown
| Period | Quakertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.0% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Quakertown (34.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (42.3%). The share with a degree is up 8.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Quakertown
| Period | Quakertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.3% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Quakertown: 94.4% 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 6.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Quakertown
| Period | Quakertown | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Quakertown: 6.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Quakertown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quakertown | 2.55 | 44.0 | 9.1% | 19.4% | 6.5% | 1980 | $1,615 | 34.0% | 94.4% | 6.7% |
| Milford Square | 2.70 | 40.3 | 10.8% | 12.8% | 6.0% | 1985 | $1,847 | 38.0% | 96.2% | 0.9% |
| Trumbauersville | 2.78 | 41.7 | 5.2% | 13.4% | 5.0% | 1987 | $1,569 | 43.7% | 96.0% | 5.1% |
| Richlandtown | 2.52 | 42.1 | 13.8% | 26.7% | 5.6% | 1977 | $1,555 | 31.0% | 95.2% | 6.8% |
| Weisel | 2.17 | 48.6 | 3.6% | 20.5% | 2.0% | 1974 | $1,325 | 34.3% | 94.9% | 5.4% |
| Coopersburg | 2.57 | 47.3 | 6.3% | 11.8% | 3.8% | 1976 | $1,769 | 43.4% | 95.2% | 1.9% |
| Argus | 2.85 | 45.3 | 2.9% | 11.7% | 8.7% | 1973 | $1,486 | 41.0% | 87.4% | 0.5% |
| Sellersville | 2.59 | 45.4 | 5.7% | 22.8% | 5.2% | 1982 | $1,552 | 45.4% | 95.2% | 2.0% |
| Elephant | 2.77 | 49.9 | 3.4% | 22.8% | 4.4% | 1958 | $2,015 | 65.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Perkasie | 2.69 | 42.4 | 6.2% | 23.8% | 3.9% | 1978 | $1,825 | 44.7% | 94.7% | 4.4% |
| Center Valley | 2.80 | 40.6 | 7.2% | 10.5% | 5.0% | 1990 | $1,738 | 56.5% | 98.6% | 3.1% |
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 Quakertown. 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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