Lower Pottsgrove township is located in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. Lower Pottsgrove township has a 2024 population of 13,030. Lower Pottsgrove township is currently growing at a rate of 2.41% annually and its population has increased by 6.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,232 in 2020.
The average household income in Lower Pottsgrove township is $111,006 with a poverty rate of 10.45%. The median age in Lower Pottsgrove township is 40 years: 37.9 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lower Pottsgrove township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,947 | 81.02% |
| Black or African American | 1,370 | 11.16% |
| Two or more races | 581 | 4.73% |
| Asian | 258 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 121 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,284 | 2.82 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 2,415 | 3.37 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 1,203 | 1.32 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Female | 449 | 3.5 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Male | 217 | 3.57 | 59 | 41 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.82
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 | 327 | 3.86% |
| Associates Degree | 852 | 10.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,780 | 21.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 949 | 11.22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,902 | 34.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 315 | 3.72% |
| Some College | 1,336 | 15.79% |
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 | 6,805 | 6,391 | 2,359 |
| Black | 895 | 731 | 107 |
| Hispanic | 370 | 335 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 281 | 280 | 78 |
| Asian | 213 | 185 | 132 |
| Other Race | 90 | 79 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,358 | $87,200 | $71,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,464 | $86,806 | $66,445 |
| High School Graduate | $38,159 | $57,131 | $22,351 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $39,145 |
| Overall | $56,927 | $64,080 | $42,781 |
| Some College | $57,642 | $58,578 | $54,637 |
$56,927
Average Earnings
$64,080
Average Male
$42,781
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.44% of Lower Pottsgrove township residents speak only English, while 7.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,432 | 846 | 8.97% |
| Black | 1,308 | 376 | 28.75% |
| Hispanic | 669 | 24 | 3.59% |
| Multiple | 581 | 16 | 2.75% |
10.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.09%
Male Poverty Rate
9.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lower Pottsgrove township is Black, with 28.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lower Pottsgrove township is Multiple, with 2.75% 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 8.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.87% |
| High School | 9.19% |
| Some College | 9.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.25% |
| Male Employed | 4.06% |
| Female Employed | 0.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,601 | $124,126 |
| Households | $92,727 | $111,006 |
| Married Families | $129,950 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,477 | $67,439 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
652
Number of Veterans
573
Male Veterans
79
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 184 |
| Second Gulf War | 157 |
| First Gulf War | 139 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 213 |
| 35 to 54 | 185 |
| 65 to 74 | 107 |
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 536 | 7% |
| Black | 83 | 8.68% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 11.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
79.56%
Born in Lower Pottsgrove township
93.48%
Native Born
6.52%
Foreign Born
2.03%
Non Citizen
4.49%
Naturalized
93.48% of Lower Pottsgrove township residents were born in the United States, with 79.56% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,565 | 307 | 2.15% |
| 2028 | 14,258 | 307 | 2.2% |
| 2027 | 13,951 | 307 | 2.25% |
| 2026 | 13,644 | 307 | 2.3% |
| 2025 | 13,337 | 307 | 2.36% |
| 2024 | 13,030 | 307 | 2.41% |
| 2023 | 12,723 | 307 | 2.47% |
| 2022 | 12,416 | 56 | 0.45% |
| 2021 | 12,360 | 128 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 12,232 | 97 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 12,135 | 37 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 12,098 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 12,116 | -23 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 12,139 | -9 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 12,148 | -40 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 12,188 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 12,173 | 32 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 12,141 | 20 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 12,121 | 29 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 12,092 | 0 | 0% |