Ambler is a borough located in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. Ambler has a 2024 population of 6,854. Ambler is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,809 in 2020.
The average household income in Ambler is $102,270 with a poverty rate of 6.13%. The median age in Ambler is 36.8 years: 32.8 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ambler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,074 | 74.38% |
| Black or African American | 902 | 13.22% |
| Other race | 321 | 4.71% |
| Two or more races | 250 | 3.66% |
| Asian | 238 | 3.49% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,645 | 2.47 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Married | 1,304 | 3.18 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Non Family | 882 | 1.16 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Female | 377 | 2.71 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Male | 82 | 4.2 | 14.6 | 85.4 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
52.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 127 | 2.66% |
| Associates Degree | 411 | 8.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,430 | 29.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 768 | 16.1% |
| High School Graduate | 1,059 | 22.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 1.38% |
| Some College | 910 | 19.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,666 | 3,607 | 1,872 |
| Black | 635 | 579 | 155 |
| Asian | 200 | 163 | 100 |
| Hispanic | 183 | 142 | 31 |
| Other Race | 171 | 143 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 63 | 24 |
| Native American | 11 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 51.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,134 | $58,750 | $51,442 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,667 | $85,750 | $80,952 |
| High School Graduate | $35,000 | $46,979 | $25,268 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,768 | $55,234 | $46,973 |
| Some College | $40,150 | $37,367 | $40,850 |
$48,768
Average Earnings
$55,234
Average Male
$46,973
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.66% of Ambler residents speak only English, while 12.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,873 | 282 | 5.79% |
| Black | 822 | 50 | 6.08% |
| Asian | 238 | 39 | 16.39% |
| Hispanic | 361 | 23 | 6.37% |
| Other | 297 | 19 | 6.4% |
| Native | 37 | 12 | 32.43% |
6.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.23%
Male Poverty Rate
7.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ambler is Native, with 32.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ambler is White, with 5.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.55% |
| High School | 7.93% |
| Some College | 4.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55% |
| Female Employed | 4.13% |
| Male Employed | 3.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 0.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,847 | $121,353 |
| Households | $80,795 | $102,270 |
| Married Families | $119,700 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,984 | $58,783 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
177
Number of Veterans
177
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Korea | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 90 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 3.67% |
| Black | 22 | 3.32% |
| Other Race | 8 | 4.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.78%
Born in Ambler
89.52%
Native Born
10.48%
Foreign Born
6.41%
Non Citizen
4.08%
Naturalized
89.52% of Ambler residents were born in the United States, with 72.78% having been born in Pennsylvania. 6.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,910 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 6,899 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 6,888 | 12 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 6,876 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 6,865 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 6,854 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 6,843 | 15 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 6,828 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2021 | 6,830 | 21 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 6,809 | 323 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 6,486 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 6,492 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 6,493 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 6,497 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 6,496 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 6,501 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 6,495 | 10 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 6,485 | 10 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 6,475 | 49 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 6,426 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,426 | -183 | -2.77% |
| 1990 | 6,609 | -19 | -0.29% |
| 1980 | 6,628 | -1,172 | -15.03% |
| 1970 | 7,800 | 1,035 | 15.3% |
| 1960 | 6,765 | 2,200 | 48.19% |
| 1950 | 4,565 | 612 | 15.48% |
| 1940 | 3,953 | 9 | 0.23% |
| 1930 | 3,944 | 850 | 27.47% |
| 1920 | 3,094 | 445 | 16.8% |
| 1910 | 2,649 | -4,261 | -61.66% |