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Souderton

Pennsylvania · 6,730 residents · 1.121 sq mi
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Souderton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,437. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $129,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,730
+13%since 1990
from 5,957 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,004 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 5,314 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.6
+4%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Souderton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,437
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,969 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,758
+38%since 1990
from $15,749 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $511 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
39.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−19%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(5,724)
Black0.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(111)
Asian2.7%(160)
Diversity Score13.6%(812)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(6,025)
Black1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(289)
Asian4%(268)
Diversity Score21.8%(1,468)
Diversity Score
22
+60%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−16%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,730 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Souderton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Souderton, Pennsylvania earns about $47,437 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 $129,000, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Souderton, Pennsylvania?

About 19.3% 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 4.4% of people in Souderton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Souderton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Souderton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 773 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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