Lower Gwynedd township is located in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. Lower Gwynedd township has a 2024 population of 12,201. Lower Gwynedd township is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually but its population has increased by 1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,071 in 2020.
The average household income in Lower Gwynedd township is $199,080 with a poverty rate of 4.15%. The median age in Lower Gwynedd township is 49.3 years: 45.8 years for males, and 52 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lower Gwynedd township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,930 | 73.66% |
| Asian | 1,809 | 14.92% |
| Black or African American | 658 | 5.43% |
| Two or more races | 614 | 5.06% |
| Other race | 113 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,825 | 2.4 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 2,530 | 3.16 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 1,689 | 1.09 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Female | 434 | 2.71 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Male | 172 | 3.37 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 154 | 1.76% |
| Associates Degree | 438 | 5.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,229 | 36.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,833 | 32.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,123 | 12.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 0.29% |
| Some College | 927 | 10.62% |
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 | 6,675 | 6,540 | 4,446 |
| Asian | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1,266 |
| Black | 376 | 339 | 124 |
| Hispanic | 231 | 225 | 141 |
| 2+ Races | 229 | 228 | 159 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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 | $92,017 | $116,838 | $74,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $125,966 | $187,872 | $94,559 |
| High School Graduate | $35,893 | $58,060 | $23,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,034 | $23,693 | $0 |
| Overall | $90,034 | $109,308 | $67,383 |
| Some College | $54,239 | $67,908 | $41,059 |
$90,034
Average Earnings
$109,308
Average Male
$67,383
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.03% of Lower Gwynedd township residents speak only English, while 17.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,406 | 430 | 5.12% |
| Black | 612 | 31 | 5.07% |
| Hispanic | 424 | 21 | 4.95% |
| Other | 107 | 15 | 14.02% |
4.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.4%
Male Poverty Rate
4.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lower Gwynedd township is Other, with 14.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lower Gwynedd township is Hispanic, with 4.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.19% |
| High School | 4.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.12% |
| Some College | 2.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.65% |
| Female Employed | 0.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $198,030 | $253,179 |
| Households | $131,616 | $199,080 |
| Married Families | $215,395 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,980 | $97,199 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
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
622
Number of Veterans
532
Male Veterans
90
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 224 |
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Korea | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 377 |
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 564 | 7.69% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 9.41% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 7.74% |
| Black | 23 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
62.5%
Born in Lower Gwynedd township
84.2%
Native Born
15.8%
Foreign Born
4.35%
Non Citizen
11.45%
Naturalized
84.2% of Lower Gwynedd township residents were born in the United States, with 62.5% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.35% 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 | 12,161 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 12,169 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 12,177 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 12,185 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 12,193 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 12,201 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 12,209 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 12,217 | 30 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 12,187 | 116 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 12,071 | 580 | 5.05% |
| 2019 | 11,491 | -23 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 11,514 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 11,509 | -7 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 11,516 | 8 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 11,508 | -24 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 11,532 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 11,510 | 33 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 11,477 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 11,455 | 36 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 11,419 | 0 | 0% |