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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Souderton

Pennsylvania · 5,957 residents · 1.121 sq mi
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Souderton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,969. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $114,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,957
−11%vs 2000
vs 6,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,314 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 6,004 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.3
−4%vs 2000
vs 34.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Souderton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,969
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,437 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,749
−28%vs 2000
vs $21,758 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $129,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $613 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
60.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.3% in 2000
39.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+24%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(6,025)
Black1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(289)
Asian4%(268)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(1,468)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(5,724)
Black0.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(111)
Asian2.7%(160)
Other0.5%(32)
Diversity Score13.6%(812)
Diversity Score
14
−38%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.3%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Souderton, Pennsylvania?

Souderton, Pennsylvania has about 5,957 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Souderton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Souderton, Pennsylvania earns about $33,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Souderton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Souderton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $114,500, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Souderton, Pennsylvania?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Souderton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Souderton, Pennsylvania?

About 4.6% of people in Souderton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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