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Ancient Oaks

Pennsylvania · 6,995 residents · 2.424 sq mi
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Ancient Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,402. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,834 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $300,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,995
+121%since 2000
from 3,161 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
42.9
+12%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Ancient Oaks
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(323)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(448)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.3%(581)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.6%(529)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(368)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.7%(609)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.1%(843)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5416%(1,116)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.6%(810)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.5%(733)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.2%(502)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(133)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,402
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,204
+83%since 2000
from $26,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,679
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $915 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−17%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(5,344)
Black3.8%(263)
Hispanic / Latino8%(559)
Asian8.3%(578)
Other2.9%(204)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(116)
Argentine0.4%(32)
Cuban0.2%(16)
Nicaraguan0.2%(13)
Asian origin
Pakistani2.9%(213)
Asian Indian2.3%(170)
Thai1.1%(78)
Chinese0.6%(43)
Filipino0.5%(35)
Vietnamese0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German22.6%(1,671)
Irish14.9%(1,103)
Italian13.8%(1,024)
English11.1%(818)
Polish6.7%(495)
Scottish2.7%(201)
Greek2.7%(199)
Syrian2.6%(191)
Brazilian2.5%(188)
French2.4%(175)
Swedish2.1%(157)
American2%(151)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.8%(134)
Norwegian1.5%(110)
Slovak1.2%(90)
Dutch1.1%(80)
Russian0.6%(47)
Austrian0.6%(43)
British0.5%(37)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(36)
Welsh0.5%(34)
Lithuanian0.3%(24)
Iraqi0.3%(20)
Arab0.2%(16)
Israeli0.2%(16)
Czech0.2%(14)
Danish0.2%(12)
Slovene0.2%(12)
Hungarian0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.2%(849)
Married67.1%(2,020)
Widowed0.9%(28)
Divorced3.8%(114)
Women 15+
Never married20.9%(627)
Married62.7%(1,880)
Widowed5.7%(170)
Divorced10.8%(323)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania?

Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania has about 6,995 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania earns about $104,402 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 $300,300, and the typical rent is about $1,679 a month.

How educated are people in Ancient Oaks, Pennsylvania?

About 55.5% 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 1.0% 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 4,264 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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

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