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Doylestown

Pennsylvania · 8,330 residents (2025 est.) · 2.157 sq mi
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Doylestown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,322. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $527,700. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,341
+1%since 2000
from 8,227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,867 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,814 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+10%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,330 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Doylestown
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,322
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,148 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,178
+99%since 2000
from $32,249 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−10%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$527,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,791
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
53.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+36%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(7,834)
Black1.3%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(99)
Asian1.4%(116)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(786)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(7,453)
Black0.7%(62)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(363)
Asian2.6%(219)
Other2.9%(244)
Diversity Score24.8%(2,065)
Diversity Score
25
+159%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 84.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Doylestown, Pennsylvania?

Doylestown, Pennsylvania has about 8,341 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Doylestown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Doylestown, Pennsylvania earns about $99,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Doylestown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $527,700, and the typical rent is about $1,791 a month.

How educated are people in Doylestown, Pennsylvania?

About 59.1% of adults age 25 and over in Doylestown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Doylestown, Pennsylvania?

About 5.5% of people in Doylestown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Doylestown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Doylestown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 234 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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