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Ambler

Pennsylvania · 6,417 residents · 0.852 sq mi
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Ambler has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,340. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,417
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,532 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
−1%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Ambler
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,340
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,014 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,673
+46%since 2000
from $21,688 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $735 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+54%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,266)
Black11.9%(767)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(137)
Asian2.5%(159)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.5%(2,345)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(4,657)
Black12.7%(813)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(504)
Asian3.7%(240)
Other3.3%(209)
Diversity Score56.2%(3,607)
Diversity Score
56
+54%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ambler, Pennsylvania?

Ambler, Pennsylvania has about 6,417 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ambler, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ambler, Pennsylvania earns about $57,340 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 $247,200, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Ambler, Pennsylvania?

About 33.4% 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 8.1% 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 192 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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