Upper Nazareth Township, PA Demographics
What is the population of Upper Nazareth?
There are 27,073 residents in Upper Nazareth, with a median age of 45. Of this, 50.36% are males and 49.64% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.11% of the resident pool in Upper Nazareth, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.71%. Additionally, 2.18% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 24,310 people in Upper Nazareth currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 27,073 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 13,634 | 1.4% |
| Female Population | 13,439 | -1.7% |
Male Population 50.36%
Female Population 49.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 45 | 1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 25,208 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,274 | -8.0% |
| Not Citizen | 591 | 52.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.11%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.71%
Not Citizen 2.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 26 | -70.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,021 | -23.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 539 | 23.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 940 | -4.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 24,310 | 1.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.1%
Moved from Same County 3.8%
Moved from Same State 2.01%
Moved from Different State 3.5%
Same House as Last Year 90.59%
What are the employment statistics in Upper Nazareth?
White-collar workers make up 79.83% of the working population in Upper Nazareth, while blue-collar employees account for 20.17%. There are also 2,210 entrepreneurs in Upper Nazareth (8.36% of the workforce); 18,310 workers employed in private companies (69.26%); and 3,524 people working in governmental institutions (13.33%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 21,106 | 96.4% |
| Blue Collar | 5,332 | 104.3% |
White Collar 79.83%
Blue Collar 20.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,210 | 90.5% |
| Private Companies | 18,310 | 100.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,524 | 117.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,394 | 68.2% |
Self Employees 8.36%
Private Companies 69.26%
Governmental Workers 13.33%
Not for Profit Companies 9.06%
How many households are there in Upper Nazareth?
There are a total of 10,254 households in Upper Nazareth, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 72.7% of these Upper Nazareth households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.3%. Additionally, 33.14% of households have children and 66.86% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 10,254 | -1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -21.3% |
| Family Households | 7,455 | -0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,799 | -2.2% |
Family Households 72.7%
Non-Family Households 27.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,398 | -2.6% |
| Households without Children | 6,856 | -0.4% |
Households with Children 33.14%
Households without Children 66.86%
What are the median and average incomes in Upper Nazareth?
The average annual household income in Upper Nazareth is $120,352, while the median household income sits at $102,857 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $133,362, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $119,488.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $120,352 | 6.8% |
| Median Household Income | $102,857 | 4.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,514 | -0.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 24,575 | 0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Upper Nazareth?
There are 10,659 housing units in Upper Nazareth, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1976. Of the 10,254 occupied housing units in Upper Nazareth, 76.4% are owner-occupied, while 23.6% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.29% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $381,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,493 per month in Upper Nazareth.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,659 | -0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1976 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,589 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 391 | 31.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 809 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 829 | -9.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,182 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 861 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,233 | -1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,542 | -9.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,095 | 16.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 128 | 117.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,254 | -1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,834 | -0.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,420 | -1.9% |
Owner Occupied 76.4%
Renter Occupied 23.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,958 | -6.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,876 | 10.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $381,000 | 8.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $321,600 | 12.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,493 | 2.8% |
With Mortgage 63.29%
Without Mortgage 36.71%
What is the level of education in Upper Nazareth?
Approximately 35.62% of the population in Upper Nazareth holds a high school degree (that's 7,495 residents), while 16.84% have attained a college certificate (3,543 locals) and 21.76% have a bachelor's degree (4,578 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 316 | -28.0% |
| Some High School | 7,495 | 5.9% |
| Some College | 3,543 | -32.6% |
| Associate Degree | 1,975 | -8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,578 | -1.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,132 | 3.4% |
No High School 1.5%
Some High School 35.62%
Some College 16.84%
Associate Degree 9.39%
Bachelor's Degree 21.76%
Graduate Degree 14.89%
What is the marital status of Upper Nazareth residents?
A total of 5,105 people in Upper Nazareth have never been married (which represents 22.99% of the total population), while 12,775 of them are wedded (57.52%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 205 (0.92%) and 2,339 (10.53%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,105 | -3.6% |
| Married | 12,775 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 205 | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 1,989 | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2,339 | 10.4% |
Never Married 22.99%
Married 57.52%
Separated 0.92%
Widowed 8.96%
Divorced 10.53%
What are the most common means of transportation in Upper Nazareth?
The top three means of transportation people in Upper Nazareth use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 11,343 residents commute by car, 80 prefer going to work by walking and 22 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,343 | -3.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 22 | -51.1% |
| Motorcycle | 16 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 21 | -19.2% |
| Walk | 80 | 17.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Upper Nazareth 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.