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Schwenksville

Pennsylvania · 1,296 residents · 0.4 sq mi
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Schwenksville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,929. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 397 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $183,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,296
−23%since 2000
from 1,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,240 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 4,233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+30%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Schwenksville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,929
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,514 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,760
+61%since 2000
from $19,679 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,098)
Black4.2%(55)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(64)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.5%(19)
Diversity Score26.9%(348)
Diversity Score
27
+86%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania?

Schwenksville, Pennsylvania has about 1,296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania earns about $58,929 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 $183,000, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania?

About 30.9% 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 9.7% of people in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schwenksville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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