Boyertown is a borough located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Boyertown has a 2024 population of 4,255. Boyertown is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,262 in 2020.
The average household income in Boyertown is $72,843 with a poverty rate of 7.33%. The median age in Boyertown is 38.3 years: 35.8 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Boyertown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,989 | 93.99% |
| Two or more races | 104 | 2.45% |
| Other race | 78 | 1.84% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 1.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,062 | 2.05 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Non Family | 1,063 | 1.1 | 16.8 | 83.2 |
| Married | 622 | 3.1 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Female | 220 | 2.91 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Male | 157 | 3.05 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
41.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 181 | 5.92% |
| Associates Degree | 430 | 14.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 334 | 10.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 177 | 5.79% |
| High School Graduate | 1,242 | 40.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 1.47% |
| Some College | 649 | 21.22% |
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 | 2,809 | 2,598 | 447 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 111 | 38 |
| Black | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 47 | 20 |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,500 | $53,056 | $52,353 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,111 | $0 | $45,417 |
| High School Graduate | $39,803 | $56,993 | $22,704 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,903 | $38,669 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,167 | $52,500 | $41,067 |
| Some College | $50,971 | $51,822 | $41,293 |
$50,167
Average Earnings
$52,500
Average Male
$41,067
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.69% of Boyertown residents speak only English, while 6.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,684 | 296 | 8.03% |
| Hispanic | 334 | 15 | 4.49% |
7.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.24%
Male Poverty Rate
5.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boyertown is White, with 8.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boyertown is Hispanic, with 4.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.72% |
| High School | 13.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.89% |
| Some College | 3.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.76% |
| Female Employed | 3.57% |
| Male Employed | 1.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,296 | $98,947 |
| Households | $52,717 | $72,843 |
| Married Families | $106,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,531 | $43,331 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
297
Number of Veterans
288
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 102 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| World War II | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 274 | 8.55% |
| Other Race | 23 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
80.56%
Born in Boyertown
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
99.34% of Boyertown residents were born in the United States, with 80.56% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,246 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 4,248 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 4,250 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 4,251 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 4,253 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 4,255 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 4,257 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 4,255 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2021 | 4,259 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 4,262 | 195 | 4.79% |
| 2019 | 4,067 | -11 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 4,078 | 15 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 4,063 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 4,056 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 4,057 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 4,061 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 4,066 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 4,067 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4,067 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 4,068 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,940 | 181 | 4.82% |
| 1990 | 3,759 | -220 | -5.53% |
| 1980 | 3,979 | -449 | -10.14% |
| 1970 | 4,428 | 361 | 8.88% |
| 1960 | 4,067 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 1950 | 4,074 | 91 | 2.28% |
| 1940 | 3,983 | 40 | 1.01% |
| 1930 | 3,943 | 754 | 23.64% |
| 1920 | 3,189 | -1,057 | -24.89% |