Lower Alsace township is located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Lower Alsace township has a 2024 population of 4,841. Lower Alsace township is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,743 in 2020.
The average household income in Lower Alsace township is $94,030 with a poverty rate of 7.52%. The median age in Lower Alsace township is 41.1 years: 39.6 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lower Alsace township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,513 | 72.99% |
| Two or more races | 1,010 | 20.98% |
| Other race | 147 | 3.05% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 2.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.33% |
| 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 | 2,013 | 2.39 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Married | 1,004 | 3.21 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 765 | 1.12 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Female | 184 | 2.97 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 60 | 2.98 | 55 | 45 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
73.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 2.69% |
| Associates Degree | 376 | 10.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 461 | 12.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 374 | 10.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,593 | 44.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 595 | 16.67% |
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 | 2,826 | 2,691 | 737 |
| Hispanic | 522 | 486 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 495 | 459 | 68 |
| Black | 109 | 109 | 14 |
| Other Race | 102 | 102 | 8 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,347 | $105,417 | $54,554 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,224 | $0 | $81,250 |
| High School Graduate | $41,298 | $39,580 | $50,490 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $57,308 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,320 | $53,090 | $51,065 |
| Some College | $51,883 | $61,339 | $31,689 |
$52,320
Average Earnings
$53,090
Average Male
$51,065
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.06% of Lower Alsace township residents speak only English, while 14.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 1,010 | 193 | 19.11% |
| White | 3,474 | 135 | 3.89% |
| Hispanic | 1,002 | 96 | 9.58% |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Native | 16 | 16 | 100% |
7.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.67%
Male Poverty Rate
8.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lower Alsace township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lower Alsace township is White, with 3.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.11% |
| Some College | 8.75% |
| High School | 8.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.89% |
| Female Employed | 6.77% |
| Male Employed | 4.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,516 | $108,605 |
| Households | $70,945 | $94,030 |
| Married Families | $106,618 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,795 | $62,130 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
57.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
269
Number of Veterans
212
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 80 |
| 75+ | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 6% |
| Other Race | 76 | 60.8% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 12.56% |
| Black | 10 | 9.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
77.04%
Born in Lower Alsace township
95.03%
Native Born
4.97%
Foreign Born
1.37%
Non Citizen
3.59%
Naturalized
95.03% of Lower Alsace township residents were born in the United States, with 77.04% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.37% 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 | 4,866 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 4,861 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 4,856 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 4,851 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 4,846 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 4,841 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 4,836 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 4,831 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 4,836 | 93 | 1.96% |
| 2020 | 4,743 | 14 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 4,729 | 84 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 4,645 | 18 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 4,627 | 14 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 4,613 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 4,615 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 4,619 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 4,626 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 4,628 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 4,624 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 4,618 | 0 | 0% |