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Schwenksville

Pennsylvania · 1,265 residents (2025 est.) · 0.4 sq mi
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Schwenksville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,500. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 308 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,385
−18%since 2000
from 1,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,463 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 4,233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+26%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,265 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Schwenksville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,514 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,224
+99%since 2000
from $19,679 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+3%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+42%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,572)
Black2.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(36)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(245)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,217)
Black7.9%(110)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(21)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other2.2%(31)
Diversity Score27.6%(382)
Diversity Score
28
+91%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+2%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 81.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania?

Schwenksville, Pennsylvania has about 1,385 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania earns about $72,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schwenksville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $252,900, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.

How educated are people in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania?

About 9.1% of people in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schwenksville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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