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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harleysville

Pennsylvania · 8,795 residents · 4.177 sq mi
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Harleysville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,897. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $158,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,795
+19%since 1990
from 7,405 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,106 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 1,773 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+12%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Harleysville
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,897
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,506 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,572
+60%since 1990
from $16,603 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$158,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $151,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$793
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $648 in 1990
US average: $602
72.4%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
27.6% rent
2.4
−31%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(7,124)
Black1.7%(128)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(93)
Asian1.5%(110)
Diversity Score12.1%(894)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(8,147)
Black2.6%(229)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(159)
Asian2.2%(196)
Diversity Score16%(1,405)
16
+32%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.7%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−16%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harleysville, Pennsylvania?

Harleysville, Pennsylvania has about 8,795 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harleysville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Harleysville, Pennsylvania earns about $66,897 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 $158,400, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Harleysville, Pennsylvania?

About 35.7% 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 3.3% 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 1,390 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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