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Ambler

Pennsylvania · 6,807 residents · 0.852 sq mi
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Ambler is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,953. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,807
+6%since 2000
from 6,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,989 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 7,542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+1%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Ambler
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,953
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,014 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,723
+55%since 2000
from $21,688 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $735 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
46.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(4,482)
Black12.7%(864)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(850)
Asian4.1%(277)
Other2.3%(156)
Diversity Score63.4%(4,315)
Diversity Score
63
+74%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ambler, Pennsylvania?

Ambler, Pennsylvania has about 6,807 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ambler, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ambler, Pennsylvania earns about $73,953 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 $299,300, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Ambler, Pennsylvania?

About 44.7% 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 7.8% of people in Ambler, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ambler, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ambler, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 198 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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