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Boyertown

Pennsylvania · 4,264 residents · 0.773 sq mi
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Boyertown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,853. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
4,264
+8%since 2000
from 3,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,516 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 5,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Boyertown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,853
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,232 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,410
+48%since 2000
from $21,194 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
51.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(3,890)
Black1.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(139)
Asian0.7%(29)
Other0.6%(24)
Diversity Score14.2%(604)
Diversity Score
14
+358%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyertown, Pennsylvania?

Boyertown, Pennsylvania has about 4,264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boyertown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Boyertown, Pennsylvania earns about $46,853 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 $159,900, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Boyertown, Pennsylvania?

About 17.0% 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 6.1% 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 505 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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