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Royersford

Pennsylvania · 4,940 residents · 0.787 sq mi
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Royersford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,800. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% 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
4,940
+16%since 2000
from 4,246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,277 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 5,395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
−2%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Royersford
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,442 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,251
+51%since 2000
from $21,314 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,185
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
52.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+32%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,041)
Black1.9%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(50)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(384)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(3,890)
Black7%(347)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(289)
Asian1.8%(89)
Other4.2%(209)
Diversity Score42.3%(2,091)
Diversity Score
42
+368%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royersford, Pennsylvania?

Royersford, Pennsylvania has about 4,940 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Royersford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Royersford, Pennsylvania earns about $57,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royersford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Royersford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $205,000, and the typical rent is about $1,185 a month.

How educated are people in Royersford, Pennsylvania?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Royersford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royersford, Pennsylvania?

About 8.9% of people in Royersford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royersford, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Royersford, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 482 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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