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Horsham

Pennsylvania · 14,842 residents · 5.47 sq mi
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Horsham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,593. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $267,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,842
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14,779 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,713 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+11%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K16K1990201020202024Horsham
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,593
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,464
+25%since 2000
from $25,116 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$993
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $797 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+59%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(13,205)
Black3.8%(556)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(214)
Asian4.3%(639)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(3,325)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(12,525)
Black4.6%(678)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(520)
Asian5.8%(864)
Other1.5%(215)
Diversity Score34.6%(5,140)
Diversity Score
35
+54%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horsham, Pennsylvania?

Horsham, Pennsylvania has about 14,842 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horsham, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Horsham, Pennsylvania earns about $65,593 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 $267,000, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.

How educated are people in Horsham, Pennsylvania?

About 38.4% 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 5.3% 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 209 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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