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Chalfont

Pennsylvania · 4,419 residents (2025 est.) · 1.618 sq mi
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Chalfont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,485. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $445,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 60% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,346
+11%since 2000
from 3,900 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,686 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+14%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,419 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chalfont
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,485
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,491 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,736
+116%since 2000
from $26,248 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+5%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$445,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,913
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.1%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,726)
Black1.1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(45)
Asian1.5%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(354)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(3,978)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(215)
Asian2.2%(95)
Other1.3%(56)
Diversity Score19.9%(864)
Diversity Score
20
+119%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 94.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chalfont, Pennsylvania?

Chalfont, Pennsylvania has about 4,346 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chalfont, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chalfont, Pennsylvania earns about $124,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chalfont, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chalfont, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $445,900, and the typical rent is about $1,913 a month.

How educated are people in Chalfont, Pennsylvania?

About 58.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chalfont, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chalfont, Pennsylvania?

About 7.4% of people in Chalfont, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chalfont, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Chalfont, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,277 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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