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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Horsham

Pennsylvania · 14,779 residents · 5.47 sq mi
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Horsham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $145,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,779
−2%since 1990
from 15,051 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,702 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,752 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+12%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K16K1990201020202024Horsham
202416K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,116
+36%since 1990
from $18,475 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $135,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $654 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−17%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(14,163)
Black3.1%(472)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(96)
Asian2.7%(400)
Diversity Score15.5%(2,333)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(13,205)
Black3.8%(556)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(214)
Asian4.3%(639)
Diversity Score22.5%(3,325)
Diversity Score
22
+45%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horsham, Pennsylvania?

Horsham, Pennsylvania has about 14,779 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Horsham, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Horsham, Pennsylvania earns about $56,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horsham, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Horsham, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $145,100, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Horsham, Pennsylvania?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Horsham, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horsham, Pennsylvania?

About 3.1% of people in Horsham, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horsham, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Horsham, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 272 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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