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Ancient Oaks

Pennsylvania · 7,777 residents · 2.424 sq mi
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The short version

Ancient Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,375. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,616 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $432,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,777
+146%since 2000
from 3,161 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,208 / sq mi
+146%since 2000
from 1,304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+14%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Ancient Oaks
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,375
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,980
+105%since 2000
from $26,360 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+11%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$432,800
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,842
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $915 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+72%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,989)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(52)
Asian2.7%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(380)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(5,784)
Black3.4%(263)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(680)
Asian8.3%(647)
Other5.2%(403)
Diversity Score53.6%(4,165)
Diversity Score
54
+345%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 91.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania?

Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania has about 7,777 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania earns about $134,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $432,800, and the typical rent is about $1,842 a month.

How educated are people in Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania?

About 55.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania?

About 2.0% of people in Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,046 residents, a change of about 185 percent over that period.

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