Doylestown is a borough located in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Doylestown has a 2024 population of 8,352. It is also the county seat of Bucks County. Doylestown is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually and its population has increased by 0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,295 in 2020.
The average household income in Doylestown is $122,343 with a poverty rate of 5.98%. The median age in Doylestown is 51 years: 48.9 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Doylestown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,608 | 91.42% |
| Two or more races | 385 | 4.63% |
| Other race | 136 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 132 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,078 | 1.92 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Non Family | 1,886 | 1.11 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Married | 1,518 | 2.76 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Female | 341 | 2.59 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Male | 333 | 2.01 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
2.59
Average Family Size
1.92
Average Household Size
49.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 98 | 1.49% |
| Associates Degree | 616 | 9.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,497 | 37.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,475 | 22.44% |
| High School Graduate | 1,067 | 16.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 0.59% |
| Some College | 782 | 11.9% |
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 | 5,984 | 5,870 | 3,626 |
| 2+ Races | 310 | 310 | 153 |
| Hispanic | 292 | 292 | 174 |
| Other Race | 117 | 117 | 89 |
| Asian | 105 | 97 | 87 |
| Black | 47 | 32 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,273 | $104,792 | $57,713 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,833 | $125,672 | $54,337 |
| High School Graduate | $35,777 | $42,734 | $28,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,874 | $100,976 | $47,132 |
| Some College | $58,443 | $85,906 | $32,639 |
$59,874
Average Earnings
$100,976
Average Male
$47,132
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.98% of Doylestown residents speak only English, while 8.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,140 | 430 | 6.02% |
| Multiple | 380 | 18 | 4.74% |
| Black | 37 | 15 | 40.54% |
| Asian | 132 | 8 | 6.06% |
5.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.86%
Male Poverty Rate
6.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Doylestown is Black, with 40.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Doylestown is Multiple, with 4.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.78% |
| High School | 12.82% |
| Some College | 7.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.6% |
| Female Employed | 5.87% |
| Male Employed | 1.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $136,754 | $167,736 |
| Households | $93,672 | $122,343 |
| Married Families | $146,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,700 | $68,632 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
478
Number of Veterans
469
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 229 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 354 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 470 | 7.23% |
| Black | 5 | 8.2% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
3%
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
59.25%
Born in Doylestown
91.99%
Native Born
8.01%
Foreign Born
1.21%
Non Citizen
6.8%
Naturalized
91.99% of Doylestown residents were born in the United States, with 59.25% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.21% 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 | 8,424 | 15 | 0.18% |
| 2028 | 8,409 | 14 | 0.17% |
| 2027 | 8,395 | 14 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 8,381 | 15 | 0.18% |
| 2025 | 8,366 | 14 | 0.17% |
| 2024 | 8,352 | 14 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 8,338 | -19 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 8,357 | 62 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 8,295 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 8,295 | 23 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 8,272 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 8,292 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 8,299 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 8,302 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 8,298 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 8,307 | -24 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 8,331 | -21 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 8,352 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 8,372 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 8,377 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,227 | -348 | -4.06% |
| 1990 | 8,575 | -142 | -1.63% |
| 1980 | 8,717 | 447 | 5.41% |
| 1970 | 8,270 | 2,353 | 39.77% |
| 1960 | 5,917 | 655 | 12.45% |
| 1950 | 5,262 | 286 | 5.75% |
| 1940 | 4,976 | 399 | 8.72% |
| 1930 | 4,577 | 740 | 19.29% |
| 1920 | 3,837 | 533 | 16.13% |
| 1910 | 3,304 | 270 | 8.9% |
| 1900 | 3,034 | 515 | 20.44% |
| 1890 | 2,519 | -5,905 | -70.1% |