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Collegeville

Pennsylvania · 5,287 residents (2025 est.) · 1.572 sq mi
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Collegeville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,466. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 2,785 residents. 55% 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 $443,000. At a median age of 24.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,247
−35%since 2000
from 8,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,338 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 5,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.1
−31%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,287 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Collegeville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,466
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,499 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,844
+107%since 2000
from $23,080 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+38%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$443,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,437
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+99%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(4,886)
Black31.1%(2,495)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(412)
Asian2.1%(171)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.3%(5,244)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(3,988)
Black5.3%(280)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(294)
Asian6.8%(358)
Other6.2%(327)
Diversity Score51%(2,675)
Diversity Score
51
−22%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2012
from 4.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collegeville, Pennsylvania?

Collegeville, Pennsylvania has about 5,247 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Collegeville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Collegeville, Pennsylvania earns about $91,466 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collegeville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Collegeville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $443,000, and the typical rent is about $1,437 a month.

How educated are people in Collegeville, Pennsylvania?

About 55.2% of adults age 25 and over in Collegeville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collegeville, Pennsylvania?

About 7.1% of people in Collegeville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Collegeville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Collegeville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,020 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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