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Chalfont

Pennsylvania · 4,253 residents · 1.618 sq mi
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Chalfont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,200. Households here earn about 52% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,253
+9%since 2000
from 3,900 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,629 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+18%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chalfont
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,824
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,491 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,964
+79%since 2000
from $26,248 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
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
$334,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,442
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+28%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(3,619)
Black1.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(164)
Asian7.2%(305)
Other0.3%(14)
Diversity Score29.2%(1,244)
Diversity Score
29
+222%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chalfont, Pennsylvania?

Chalfont, Pennsylvania has about 4,253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chalfont, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chalfont, Pennsylvania earns about $96,824 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 $334,200, and the typical rent is about $1,442 a month.

How educated are people in Chalfont, Pennsylvania?

About 59.1% 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 8.2% 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 1,184 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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