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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Boyertown

Pennsylvania · 3,940 residents · 0.773 sq mi
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Boyertown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,232. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $97,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,940
+5%since 1990
from 3,759 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,097 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 4,863 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
−3%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Boyertown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,232
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,149 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,194
+49%since 1990
from $14,272 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $86,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$543
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $419 in 1990
US average: $602
55.3%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
44.7% rent
2.5
−19%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(3,759)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,876)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score3.1%(122)
3
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+2%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyertown, Pennsylvania?

Boyertown, Pennsylvania has about 3,940 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Boyertown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Boyertown, Pennsylvania earns about $39,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boyertown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Boyertown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $97,100, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Boyertown, Pennsylvania?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Boyertown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boyertown, Pennsylvania?

About 6.0% of people in Boyertown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boyertown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Boyertown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 181 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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