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Phoenixville

Pennsylvania · 18,602 residents · 3.511 sq mi
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Phoenixville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,550. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $258,900. Households here earn about 34% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,602
+26%since 2000
from 14,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,298 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 4,212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
−2%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K17K19K20K1990201020202024Phoenixville
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,550
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,415
+81%since 2000
from $22,911 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,204
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
49.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(12,647)
Black7.6%(1,127)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(432)
Asian2.4%(353)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.7%(4,398)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(13,774)
Black5.8%(1,071)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(2,035)
Asian3.2%(592)
Other4.8%(893)
Diversity Score52.3%(9,728)
Diversity Score
52
+76%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.9%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania has about 18,602 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania earns about $85,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phoenixville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $258,900, and the typical rent is about $1,204 a month.

How educated are people in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?

About 11.6% of people in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phoenixville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,536 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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