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Boyertown

Pennsylvania · 4,055 residents · 0.773 sq mi
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Boyertown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,647. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $157,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,055
+3%since 2000
from 3,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,246 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 5,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Boyertown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,647
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,232 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,835
+12%since 2000
from $21,194 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+61%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,876)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(122)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,926)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(45)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0.3%(12)
Diversity Score6.2%(250)
Diversity Score
6
+99%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyertown, Pennsylvania?

Boyertown, Pennsylvania has about 4,055 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boyertown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Boyertown, Pennsylvania earns about $39,647 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 $157,700, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Boyertown, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% 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 7.2% 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 296 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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