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Doylestown

Pennsylvania · 8,380 residents · 2.157 sq mi
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Doylestown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,733. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $379,100. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,380
+2%since 2000
from 8,227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,885 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,814 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+9%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Doylestown
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,733
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,148 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,270
+31%since 2000
from $32,249 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,100
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,116
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
49.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+58%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(7,814)
Black1.2%(103)
Hispanic / Latino2%(171)
Asian1.9%(157)
Other2.8%(232)
Diversity Score18.6%(1,557)
Diversity Score
19
+94%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Doylestown, Pennsylvania?

Doylestown, Pennsylvania has about 8,380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Doylestown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Doylestown, Pennsylvania earns about $61,733 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 $379,100, and the typical rent is about $1,116 a month.

How educated are people in Doylestown, Pennsylvania?

About 51.9% 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 5.0% 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 195 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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