Chalfont is a borough located in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Chalfont has a 2024 population of 4,440. Chalfont is currently growing at a rate of 1% annually and its population has increased by 4.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,263 in 2020.
The average household income in Chalfont is $135,867 with a poverty rate of 7.24%. The median age in Chalfont is 41.7 years: 40.8 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chalfont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,893 | 91.41% |
| Asian | 173 | 4.06% |
| Two or more races | 160 | 3.76% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.68% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,688 | 2.52 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Married | 845 | 3.14 | 99.8 | 0.2 |
| Non Family | 460 | 1.22 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 244 | 2.67 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Male | 139 | 2.77 | 14.4 | 85.6 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 1.69% |
| Associates Degree | 266 | 9.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,133 | 39.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 697 | 24% |
| High School Graduate | 531 | 18.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 228 | 7.85% |
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 | 2,699 | 2,650 | 1,669 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 120 | 113 |
| Asian | 85 | 85 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 67 | 60 |
| Other Race | 29 | 29 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,299 | $0 | $81,176 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,589 | $120,625 | $106,250 |
| High School Graduate | $46,832 | $85,893 | $46,598 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $81,618 | $87,034 | $71,875 |
| Some College | $34,904 | $59,904 | $32,644 |
$81,618
Average Earnings
$87,034
Average Male
$71,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.85% of Chalfont residents speak only English, while 8.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,867 | 294 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 173 | 14 | 8.09% |
7.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
5%
Male Poverty Rate
9.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chalfont is Asian, with 8.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chalfont is White, with 7.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.75% |
| Some College | 4.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.29% |
| Female Employed | 1.21% |
| Male Employed | 0.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $154,783 | $159,794 |
| Households | $118,871 | $135,867 |
| Married Families | $178,580 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,440 | $64,390 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
232
Number of Veterans
210
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Korea | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 232 | 7.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
71.21%
Born in Chalfont
88.24%
Native Born
11.76%
Foreign Born
2.32%
Non Citizen
9.44%
Naturalized
88.24% of Chalfont residents were born in the United States, with 71.21% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,661 | 44 | 0.95% |
| 2028 | 4,617 | 44 | 0.96% |
| 2027 | 4,573 | 45 | 0.99% |
| 2026 | 4,528 | 44 | 0.98% |
| 2025 | 4,484 | 44 | 0.99% |
| 2024 | 4,440 | 44 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4,396 | 111 | 2.59% |
| 2022 | 4,285 | -14 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 4,299 | 36 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 4,263 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 4,272 | 71 | 1.69% |
| 2018 | 4,201 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 4,207 | 156 | 3.85% |
| 2016 | 4,051 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 4,061 | -13 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 4,074 | 15 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 4,059 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 4,054 | 14 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 4,040 | 19 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 4,021 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,900 | 831 | 27.08% |
| 1990 | 3,069 | 267 | 9.53% |
| 1980 | 2,802 | -1,859 | -39.88% |