CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Lansdale

Pennsylvania · 18,773 residents · 2.993 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Philadelphia metro area
Compare
The short version

Lansdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,931. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,773
+17%since 2000
from 16,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,272 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 5,370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+3%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Lansdale
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,931
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,232 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,190
+59%since 2000
from $22,096 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,187
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+26%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lansdale on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(13,433)
Black3.9%(629)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(466)
Asian7.9%(1,276)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.6%(5,395)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(11,995)
Black7.2%(1,357)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,563)
Asian16%(3,011)
Other2.4%(446)
Diversity Score66.7%(12,521)
Diversity Score
67
+99%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lansdale

San Carlos Park
Pop 19,159
Gibsonton
Pop 18,754
Punta Gorda
Pop 20,383
DeBary
Pop 23,544
Places similar to Lansdale
Head to head

Compare Lansdale to nearby cities

LANSDALE VS
Camden
Income$40,546−43%
Home value$112,000−53%
Population71,430+276%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LANSDALE VS
Collingswood
Income$90,184+27%
Home value$380,400+60%
Population14,386−24%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LANSDALE VS
Burlington
Income$84,813+20%
Home value$239,000+1%
Population10,243−46%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LANSDALE VS
Cherry Hill Mall
Income$103,708+46%
Home value$341,200+44%
Population14,541−23%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lansdale, Pennsylvania?

Lansdale, Pennsylvania has about 18,773 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lansdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lansdale, Pennsylvania earns about $70,931 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lansdale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lansdale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $237,600, and the typical rent is about $1,187 a month.

How educated are people in Lansdale, Pennsylvania?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lansdale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lansdale, Pennsylvania?

About 8.4% of people in Lansdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lansdale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lansdale, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,379 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lansdale with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →