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Collegeville

Pennsylvania · 5,089 residents · 1.572 sq mi
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Collegeville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,830. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 2,943 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $331,300. At a median age of 22.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 108% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,089
−37%since 2000
from 8,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,237 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 5,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.7
−35%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Collegeville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,830
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,499 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,029
+26%since 2000
from $23,080 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,018
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+30%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(4,473)
Black3.9%(198)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(123)
Asian3.8%(195)
Other1.8%(92)
Diversity Score27.6%(1,406)
Diversity Score
28
−58%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collegeville, Pennsylvania?

Collegeville, Pennsylvania has about 5,089 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Collegeville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Collegeville, Pennsylvania earns about $104,830 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 $331,300, and the typical rent is about $1,018 a month.

How educated are people in Collegeville, Pennsylvania?

About 46.5% 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 2.9% 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 862 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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