Chalfont, PA Demographics
What is the population of Chalfont?
There are 4,259 residents in Chalfont, with a median age of 41.7. Of this, 50.27% are males and 49.73% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.1% of the resident pool in Chalfont, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.58%. Additionally, 2.32% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 3,812 people in Chalfont currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 4,259 | 0.3% |
| Male Population | 2,141 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 2,118 | -0.4% |
Male Population 50.27%
Female Population 49.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.7 | -0.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 3,752 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 408 | 21.4% |
| Not Citizen | 99 | -32.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.1%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.58%
Not Citizen 2.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 266 | 43.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 82 | -16.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 64 | 3.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 3,812 | -1.4% |
Moved from Same County 6.3%
Moved from Same State 1.94%
Moved from Different State 1.52%
Same House as Last Year 90.25%
What are the employment statistics in Chalfont?
White-collar workers make up 91.94% of the working population in Chalfont, while blue-collar employees account for 8.06%. There are also 232 entrepreneurs in Chalfont (9.49% of the workforce); 1,616 workers employed in private companies (66.09%); and 454 people working in governmental institutions (18.57%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,248 | 1.9% |
| Blue Collar | 197 | -28.9% |
White Collar 91.94%
Blue Collar 8.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 232 | -6.1% |
| Private Companies | 1,616 | -3.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 454 | 8.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 143 | -5.9% |
Self Employees 9.49%
Private Companies 66.09%
Governmental Workers 18.57%
Not for Profit Companies 5.85%
How many households are there in Chalfont?
There are a total of 1,688 households in Chalfont, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 72.75% of these Chalfont households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.25%. Additionally, 40.4% of households have children and 59.6% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,688 | -3.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,228 | 1.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 460 | -13.9% |
Family Households 72.75%
Non-Family Households 27.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 682 | 3.5% |
| Households without Children | 1,006 | -7.6% |
Households with Children 40.4%
Households without Children 59.6%
What are the median and average incomes in Chalfont?
The average annual household income in Chalfont is $135,867, while the median household income sits at $118,871 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $89,864, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $168,589.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $135,867 | 14.0% |
| Median Household Income | $118,871 | 14.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 13 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,911 | -0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Chalfont?
There are 1,707 housing units in Chalfont, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 1,688 occupied housing units in Chalfont, 83.29% are owner-occupied, while 16.71% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.1% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $416,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,989 per month in Chalfont.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,707 | -3.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 108 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 135 | -11.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 215 | -7.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 263 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 160 | -20.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 193 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 358 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 140 | 10.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 107 | -7.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 28 | -6.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,688 | -3.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,406 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $282 | -24.0% |
Owner Occupied 83.29%
Renter Occupied 16.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,070 | 3.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 336 | -1.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $416,700 | 12.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $398,800 | 30.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,989 | 14.8% |
With Mortgage 76.1%
Without Mortgage 23.9%
What is the level of education in Chalfont?
Approximately 21.81% of the population in Chalfont holds a high school degree (that's 698 residents), while 9.65% have attained a college certificate (494 locals) and 37.71% have a bachelor's degree (1,207 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Some High School | 698 | -1.0% |
| Some College | 494 | -1.8% |
| Associate Degree | 280 | -2.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,207 | -4.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 707 | 17.2% |
Some High School 21.81%
Some College 9.65%
Associate Degree 8.75%
Bachelor's Degree 37.71%
Graduate Degree 22.09%
What is the marital status of Chalfont residents?
A total of 1,198 people in Chalfont have never been married (which represents 33.2% of the total population), while 1,890 of them are wedded (52.38%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 167 (4.63%) and 253 (7.01%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,198 | 10.1% |
| Married | 1,890 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 167 | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 267 | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 253 | 253.0% |
Never Married 33.2%
Married 52.38%
Separated 4.63%
Widowed 7.4%
Divorced 7.01%
What are the most common means of transportation in Chalfont?
The top three means of transportation people in Chalfont use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 1,900 residents commute by car, 17 prefer going to work by railroad and 10 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,900 | -4.1% |
| Railroad | 17 | N/A |
| Walk | 10 | -56.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Chalfont by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.