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Breinigsville

Pennsylvania · 7,769 residents · 3.372 sq mi
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#279Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.6%
The short version

Breinigsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,749. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $388,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,769
−5%since 2023
from 8,159 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,304 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 2,420 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 37.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K6K8K10K201020202024Breinigsville
20248K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.2%(245)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(619)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1413.4%(1,042)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.6%(672)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(208)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.9%(848)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.1%(1,405)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.6%(821)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.2%(948)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.2%(638)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.4%(262)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(61)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,749
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $116,631 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,692
+5%since 2023
from $56,891 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−5%since 2023
from 0.457 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $368,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,420
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,021 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+2%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
95
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(4,594)
Black3.4%(276)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(1,679)
Asian15.3%(1,246)
Other4.5%(364)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(4,255)
Black3.4%(266)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(1,695)
Asian16.8%(1,302)
Other3.2%(251)
Diversity Score
78
+1%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.1%(630)
Dominican6.3%(493)
Puerto Rican2.6%(202)
Honduran2.5%(193)
Ecuadorian0.5%(39)
Spaniard0.3%(21)
Peruvian0.2%(13)
Asian origin
Asian Indian14.3%(1,110)
Chinese2.2%(170)
Filipino0.3%(22)
Ancestry
Irish18.4%(1,426)
German15.9%(1,236)
English8.8%(680)
Italian7%(547)
American4.2%(325)
French3.5%(273)
Polish1.8%(141)
Dutch1.5%(118)
Hungarian1.2%(94)
Czech0.9%(70)
Scottish0.8%(61)
Romanian0.7%(58)
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Swedish0.7%(58)
Slovak0.5%(42)
Norwegian0.5%(41)
Arab0.5%(38)
Welsh0.5%(37)
Ukrainian0.4%(34)
Austrian0.2%(19)
Canadian0.2%(16)
Swiss0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
−3%since 2023
from 28.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
Female
58.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
Foreign born
21.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.3%(441)
Married67.5%(1,625)
Widowed0.9%(22)
Divorced13.3%(321)
Women 15+
Never married32.3%(1,114)
Married43.7%(1,511)
Widowed7.4%(255)
Divorced16.6%(574)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania?

Breinigsville, Pennsylvania has about 7,769 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania earns about $120,749 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Breinigsville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $388,100, and the typical rent is about $2,420 a month.

How educated are people in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania?

About 57.7% of adults age 25 and over in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania?

About 2.6% of people in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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