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Schwenksville

Pennsylvania · 1,385 residents · 0.4 sq mi
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Schwenksville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,697. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 308 residents. Median home value is $144,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
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: 261
Median age
41.2
+36%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Schwenksville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,697
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,514 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,726
+41%since 2000
from $19,679 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,286)
Black2.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(38)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score17.1%(236)
Diversity Score
17
+18%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania?

Schwenksville, Pennsylvania has about 1,385 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania earns about $47,697 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 $144,800, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania?

About 23.3% 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 6.1% 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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