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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ambler

Pennsylvania · 6,426 residents · 0.852 sq mi
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Ambler is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,014. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $131,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,426
−3%since 1990
from 6,609 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,542 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 7,757 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+9%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Ambler
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,014
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,730 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,688
+37%since 1990
from $15,778 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$131,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $113,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$735
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $563 in 1990
US average: $602
58.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
41.8% rent
2.8
−12%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(6,040)
Black7.9%(524)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(74)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score22.1%(1,461)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,266)
Black11.9%(767)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(137)
Asian2.5%(159)
Diversity Score36.5%(2,345)
36
+65%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−3%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ambler, Pennsylvania?

Ambler, Pennsylvania has about 6,426 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ambler, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ambler, Pennsylvania earns about $47,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ambler, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ambler, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $131,400, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Ambler, Pennsylvania?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ambler, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ambler, Pennsylvania?

About 5.5% of people in Ambler, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ambler, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ambler, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 183 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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