Collegeville, PA Demographics
What is the population of Collegeville?
There are 5,226 residents in Collegeville, with a median age of 23. Of this, 44.51% are males and 55.49% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.32% of the resident pool in Collegeville, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.09%. Additionally, 0.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,368 people in Collegeville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 5,226 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 2,326 | 6.1% |
| Female Population | 2,900 | -2.7% |
Male Population 44.51%
Female Population 55.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 23 | -5.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 5,086 | 1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 109 | 34.6% |
| Not Citizen | 31 | -44.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 97.32%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.09%
Not Citizen 0.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 30 | -23.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 210 | 5.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 161 | -45.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 434 | -0.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,368 | 4.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.58%
Moved from Same County 4.04%
Moved from Same State 3.09%
Moved from Different State 8.34%
Same House as Last Year 83.95%
What are the employment statistics in Collegeville?
White-collar workers make up 91.31% of the working population in Collegeville, while blue-collar employees account for 8.69%. There are also 272 entrepreneurs in Collegeville (4.9% of the workforce); 3,862 workers employed in private companies (69.61%); and 448 people working in governmental institutions (8.07%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,066 | 99.5% |
| Blue Collar | 482 | 137.4% |
White Collar 91.31%
Blue Collar 8.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 272 | 91.5% |
| Private Companies | 3,862 | 104.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 448 | 59.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 966 | 122.6% |
Self Employees 4.9%
Private Companies 69.61%
Governmental Workers 8.07%
Not for Profit Companies 17.41%
How many households are there in Collegeville?
There are a total of 1,563 households in Collegeville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.27% of these Collegeville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.73%. Additionally, 23.1% of households have children and 76.9% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,563 | 2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -7.0% |
| Family Households | 817 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 746 | 3.8% |
Family Households 52.27%
Non-Family Households 47.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 361 | 11.4% |
| Households without Children | 1,202 | -0.6% |
Households with Children 23.1%
Households without Children 76.9%
What are the median and average incomes in Collegeville?
The average annual household income in Collegeville is $140,029, while the median household income sits at $88,992 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $89,032, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $197,846.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $140,029 | -2.2% |
| Median Household Income | $88,992 | -10.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 218 | 38.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,090 | -1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Collegeville?
There are 1,603 housing units in Collegeville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 1,563 occupied housing units in Collegeville, 73.9% are owner-occupied, while 26.1% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $476,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,598 per month in Collegeville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,603 | 2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 50 | -24.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 45 | -27.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 145 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 441 | 22.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 245 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 146 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 418 | -13.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 43 | -52.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 27 | 0.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 43 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,563 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,155 | 2.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 408 | -0.2% |
Owner Occupied 73.9%
Renter Occupied 26.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 669 | -6.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 486 | 18.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $476,900 | 10.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $347,500 | 16.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,598 | -1.2% |
With Mortgage 57.92%
Without Mortgage 42.08%
What is the level of education in Collegeville?
Approximately 25.46% of the population in Collegeville holds a high school degree (that's 1,156 residents), while 36.17% have attained a college certificate (1,642 locals) and 24.19% have a bachelor's degree (1,098 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 20 | -41.2% |
| Some High School | 1,156 | 6.7% |
| Some College | 1,642 | 248.6% |
| Associate Degree | 196 | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,098 | 0.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 428 | -9.1% |
No High School 0.44%
Some High School 25.46%
Some College 36.17%
Associate Degree 4.32%
Bachelor's Degree 24.19%
Graduate Degree 9.43%
What is the marital status of Collegeville residents?
A total of 2,621 people in Collegeville have never been married (which represents 55.73% of the total population), while 1,482 of them are wedded (31.51%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 23 (0.49%) and 254 (5.4%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,621 | 4.7% |
| Married | 1,482 | -5.4% |
| Separated | 23 | -41.0% |
| Widowed | 346 | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 254 | 2.4% |
Never Married 55.73%
Married 31.51%
Separated 0.49%
Widowed 7.36%
Divorced 5.4%
What are the most common means of transportation in Collegeville?
The top three means of transportation people in Collegeville use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 1,736 residents commute by car, 396 prefer going to work by walking and 10 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,736 | 7.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3 | N/A |
| Railroad | 10 | -65.5% |
| Walk | 396 | -13.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Collegeville by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.