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Harleysville

Pennsylvania · 9,090 residents · 4.177 sq mi
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Harleysville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $424,100. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. 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 49.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,090
+3%since 2000
from 8,795 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,176 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+43%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Harleysville
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,735
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,897 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,617
+113%since 2000
from $26,572 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+7%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,772
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $793 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+68%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(8,147)
Black2.6%(229)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(159)
Asian2.2%(196)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(1,405)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(7,446)
Black5.3%(484)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(448)
Asian3.3%(298)
Other4.6%(414)
Diversity Score40.1%(3,643)
Diversity Score
40
+151%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 81.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harleysville, Pennsylvania?

Harleysville, Pennsylvania has about 9,090 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harleysville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Harleysville, Pennsylvania earns about $106,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harleysville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Harleysville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $424,100, and the typical rent is about $1,772 a month.

How educated are people in Harleysville, Pennsylvania?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in Harleysville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harleysville, Pennsylvania?

About 6.0% of people in Harleysville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harleysville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Harleysville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,685 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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