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Breinigsville

Pennsylvania · 7,495 residents · 3.372 sq mi
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Breinigsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,808. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $298,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,495
+10%since 2019
from 6,784 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
36.4
−3%since 2019
from 37.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K6K8K10K201020202024Breinigsville
20248K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(475)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.3%(694)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.8%(734)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.4%(557)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(316)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.6%(794)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4418.4%(1,377)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.8%(1,037)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649.8%(734)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.9%(515)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.8%(213)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.7%(49)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,808
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $103,317 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,124
−3%since 2019
from $42,504 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 61.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $316,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,424
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,401 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.5% in 2019
16.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+24%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(4,337)
Black5.5%(376)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(990)
Asian12.5%(846)
Other3.5%(235)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(4,280)
Black5.7%(428)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(984)
Asian19.7%(1,480)
Other4.2%(314)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.5%(720)
Salvadoran3.2%(241)
Puerto Rican1.9%(142)
Spaniard0.7%(54)
Asian origin
Asian Indian9.5%(720)
Chinese1.8%(133)
Laotian1.6%(121)
Ancestry
German26.6%(2,015)
Irish20.8%(1,576)
Italian12.6%(951)
English5.5%(416)
Dutch3.7%(281)
American3.6%(270)
Polish2.8%(214)
Austrian1.8%(137)
West Indian1.7%(131)
Russian1.2%(90)
Haitian1.1%(81)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1%(72)
Czech0.8%(62)
Ukrainian0.7%(53)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(51)
Jamaican0.7%(50)
Danish0.6%(44)
Norwegian0.5%(36)
French0.4%(34)
Slovak0.4%(31)
Welsh0.3%(25)
Brazilian0.3%(21)
Hungarian0.2%(15)
Nigerian0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
−3%since 2019
from 30.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 60.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
Female
57.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
Foreign born
14.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 7,495 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania earns about $78,808 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 $298,900, and the typical rent is about $1,424 a month.

How educated are people in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania?

About 49.2% 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 4.9% 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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