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Quakertown

Pennsylvania · 9,235 residents (2025 est.) · 2.035 sq mi
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Quakertown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,959. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,319
+4%since 2000
from 8,931 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,579 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 4,273 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
+3%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,235 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Quakertown
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(567)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(522)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(411)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(670)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(586)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.5%(1,541)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.3%(1,337)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549%(837)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.8%(1,097)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.2%(1,139)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.6%(433)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(179)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,959
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,942 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,363
+91%since 2000
from $20,562 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+1%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,321
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−11%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(8,330)
Black1.2%(103)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(257)
Asian1.5%(134)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(7,122)
Black3.4%(316)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(1,273)
Asian4.5%(418)
Other2%(190)
Diversity Score
49
+83%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.8%(910)
Puerto Rican2.9%(271)
Cuban0.3%(27)
Venezuelan0.3%(27)
Dominican0.2%(17)
Peruvian0.2%(16)
Colombian0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Chinese2.9%(267)
Vietnamese0.8%(79)
Asian Indian0.6%(55)
Korean0.1%(11)
Filipino0.1%(6)
Ancestry
German19.7%(1,837)
Irish13.2%(1,233)
Italian7.2%(675)
American7.2%(673)
English6.1%(564)
Polish4.8%(448)
Dutch1.6%(149)
French1.5%(143)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(87)
Russian0.7%(69)
Welsh0.6%(56)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.6%(55)
Ukrainian0.5%(49)
Slovak0.4%(38)
Norwegian0.4%(37)
Armenian0.4%(33)
Swedish0.3%(28)
Swiss0.3%(27)
Austrian0.2%(22)
Canadian0.2%(22)
Danish0.2%(20)
Czech0.2%(18)
Bulgarian0.1%(12)
Greek0.1%(12)
Lithuanian0.1%(12)
West Indian0.1%(12)
Arab0.1%(10)
Egyptian0.1%(10)
British0.1%(8)
Latvian0.1%(6)
Jamaican0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 77.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married45.5%(1,786)
Married41.3%(1,623)
Widowed3.6%(143)
Divorced9.6%(376)
Women 15+
Never married37.7%(1,467)
Married43.5%(1,694)
Widowed6.3%(247)
Divorced12.4%(483)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quakertown, Pennsylvania?

Quakertown, Pennsylvania has about 9,319 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quakertown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Quakertown, Pennsylvania earns about $85,959 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quakertown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Quakertown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $278,500, and the typical rent is about $1,321 a month.

How educated are people in Quakertown, Pennsylvania?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Quakertown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quakertown, Pennsylvania?

About 10.2% of people in Quakertown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quakertown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Quakertown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 337 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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