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Douglassville

Pennsylvania · 518 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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Douglassville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,884. Population has grown 17% since 2019. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2019, reaching $440,900. With a median age of 64.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% less than the Pennsylvania median. Despite a median home value of $440,900, the poverty rate sits 38% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 215%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
+17%since 2019
from 443 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
803 / sq mi
+17%since 2019
from 687 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
64.2
−21%since 2019
from 81.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
198370543715888201020202024Douglassville
2024279
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,884
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,879 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,654
+11%since 2019
from $32,156 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 19.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$440,900
+215%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $138,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$2,888
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,977 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
21.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
78.2% rent
Afford Score
14.8
+219%since 2019
from 4.6 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(443)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(432)
Black3.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(23)
Asian1.5%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.1%(125)
Diversity Score
24
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
4.3%
−75.2 ptssince 2019
from 79.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
73.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
10.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
89.1%
+41.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
Female
70.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglassville, Pennsylvania?

Douglassville, Pennsylvania has about 518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglassville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Douglassville, Pennsylvania earns about $29,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglassville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Douglassville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $440,900, and the typical rent is about $2,888 a month.

How educated are people in Douglassville, Pennsylvania?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Douglassville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglassville, Pennsylvania?

About 17.8% of people in Douglassville, 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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