Harleysville, PA Demographics
What is the population of Harleysville?
There are 9,034 residents in Harleysville, with a median age of 49. Of this, 51.35% are males and 48.65% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.46% of the resident pool in Harleysville, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.7%. Additionally, 0.84% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,427 people in Harleysville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 9,034 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 4,639 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 4,395 | 0.8% |
Male Population 51.35%
Female Population 48.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 49 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 8,353 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 605 | 18.6% |
| Not Citizen | 76 | 8.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.46%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.7%
Not Citizen 0.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 30 | 36.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 319 | -1.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 139 | -14.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 15 | -16.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,427 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.34%
Moved from Same County 3.57%
Moved from Same State 1.56%
Moved from Different State 0.17%
Same House as Last Year 94.37%
What are the employment statistics in Harleysville?
White-collar workers make up 79.92% of the working population in Harleysville, while blue-collar employees account for 20.08%. There are also 592 entrepreneurs in Harleysville (5.96% of the workforce); 7,844 workers employed in private companies (78.98%); and 646 people working in governmental institutions (6.5%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 7,938 | 96.0% |
| Blue Collar | 1,994 | 97.4% |
White Collar 79.92%
Blue Collar 20.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 592 | 136.8% |
| Private Companies | 7,844 | 95.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 646 | 79.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 850 | 97.2% |
Self Employees 5.96%
Private Companies 78.98%
Governmental Workers 6.5%
Not for Profit Companies 8.56%
How many households are there in Harleysville?
There are a total of 3,631 households in Harleysville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 69.71% of these Harleysville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.29%. Additionally, 20.16% of households have children and 79.84% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,631 | -1.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -15.6% |
| Family Households | 2,531 | -1.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,100 | -2.5% |
Family Households 69.71%
Non-Family Households 30.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 732 | -3.6% |
| Households without Children | 2,899 | -1.2% |
Households with Children 20.16%
Households without Children 79.84%
What are the median and average incomes in Harleysville?
The average annual household income in Harleysville is $141,406, while the median household income sits at $111,530 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $129,583, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $162,130. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $74,237 and $67,045, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $141,406 | 4.9% |
| Median Household Income | $111,530 | 2.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 556 | 44.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,259 | -1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Harleysville?
There are 3,746 housing units in Harleysville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 3,631 occupied housing units in Harleysville, 67.14% are owner-occupied, while 32.86% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.61% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $420,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,746 per month in Harleysville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,746 | -1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 240 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 36 | 176.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 201 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 195 | 24.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 608 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,118 | -7.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 618 | -13.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 498 | 2.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 212 | 15.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 20 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,631 | -1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,438 | -0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,193 | -3.6% |
Owner Occupied 67.14%
Renter Occupied 32.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,502 | -0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 936 | -0.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $420,400 | 3.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $409,700 | 10.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,746 | 5.1% |
With Mortgage 61.61%
Without Mortgage 38.39%
What is the level of education in Harleysville?
Approximately 36.38% of the population in Harleysville holds a high school degree (that's 2,759 residents), while 15.38% have attained a college certificate (1,166 locals) and 27.09% have a bachelor's degree (2,054 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 98 | 6.5% |
| Some High School | 2,759 | -1.0% |
| Some College | 1,166 | -31.6% |
| Associate Degree | 604 | -7.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,054 | 5.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 902 | -3.5% |
No High School 1.29%
Some High School 36.38%
Some College 15.38%
Associate Degree 7.97%
Bachelor's Degree 27.09%
Graduate Degree 11.9%
What is the marital status of Harleysville residents?
A total of 2,006 people in Harleysville have never been married (which represents 25.48% of the total population), while 4,596 of them are wedded (58.37%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 43 (0.55%) and 603 (7.66%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,006 | 0.3% |
| Married | 4,596 | 1.2% |
| Separated | 43 | 168.8% |
| Widowed | 669 | -7.6% |
| Divorced | 603 | -5.2% |
Never Married 25.48%
Married 58.37%
Separated 0.55%
Widowed 8.5%
Divorced 7.66%
What are the most common means of transportation in Harleysville?
The top three means of transportation people in Harleysville use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 3,749 residents commute by car, 102 prefer going to work by walking and 31 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,749 | -4.6% |
| Bicycle | 31 | 138.5% |
| Walk | 102 | -24.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Harleysville 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.