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Birdsboro

Pennsylvania · 5,106 residents · 1.324 sq mi
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Birdsboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,789. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,106
+1%since 2000
from 5,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.2
+7%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Birdsboro
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.7%(342)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(321)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.9%(354)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(317)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(290)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.1%(770)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(622)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.8%(654)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.4%(735)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.8%(449)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.6%(183)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(69)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,789
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,174
+59%since 2000
from $20,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−4%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Birdsboro on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(4,868)
Black1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(63)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(4,432)
Black2.2%(113)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(311)
Asian0.7%(35)
Other3.9%(198)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.1%(54)
Spaniard0.8%(39)
Puerto Rican0.4%(21)
Panamanian0.2%(11)
Colombian0.2%(10)
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(29)
Chinese0.2%(12)
Cambodian0.2%(12)
Ancestry
German25.3%(1,303)
Irish19.5%(1,001)
English9.6%(496)
Italian8.5%(437)
Polish6.2%(319)
American5.8%(297)
French4.1%(213)
Dutch3.5%(178)
Ukrainian2.6%(132)
Welsh1.6%(84)
Romanian1.6%(83)
Scottish1.4%(74)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
British1.2%(60)
Russian1.1%(56)
Swedish1.1%(54)
Hungarian1%(50)
Czech0.8%(43)
Norwegian0.6%(31)
Serbian0.6%(29)
Slovak0.5%(27)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(21)
Belgian0.4%(20)
Lithuanian0.3%(16)
Finnish0.2%(12)
Swiss0.2%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.9%(627)
Married59.3%(1,165)
Widowed2.3%(45)
Divorced6.4%(126)
Women 15+
Never married28.3%(631)
Married44.6%(996)
Widowed7.5%(168)
Divorced19.6%(438)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania?

Birdsboro, Pennsylvania has about 5,106 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania earns about $63,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birdsboro, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $170,000, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania?

About 8.6% of people in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Birdsboro, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Birdsboro, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 884 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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