Maxatawny township is located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Maxatawny township has a 2024 population of 8,356. Maxatawny township is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 16.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,167 in 2020.
The average household income in Maxatawny township is $101,804 with a poverty rate of 8.68%. The median age in Maxatawny township is 20.5 years: 20.7 years for males, and 20.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maxatawny township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,917 | 82.07% |
| Black or African American | 730 | 10.12% |
| Two or more races | 448 | 6.21% |
| Other race | 99 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,147 | 2.6 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 714 | 3.05 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 377 | 1.65 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 31 | 3.39 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Male | 25 | 2.8 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 3.8% |
| Associates Degree | 158 | 7.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 318 | 15.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 212 | 10.33% |
| High School Graduate | 829 | 40.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 161 | 7.85% |
| Some College | 296 | 14.42% |
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 | 1,896 | 1,670 | 489 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 68 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 63 | 27 |
| Other Race | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Black | 34 | 32 | 2 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 36.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,786 | $80,602 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,056 | $103,750 | $67,813 |
| High School Graduate | $46,176 | $54,125 | $33,068 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,607 | $62,344 | $16,630 |
| Overall | $53,500 | $62,692 | $36,750 |
| Some College | $48,203 | $57,625 | $22,841 |
$53,500
Average Earnings
$62,692
Average Male
$36,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.62% of Maxatawny township residents speak only English, while 11.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,657 | 223 | 8.39% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 30 | 19.23% |
| Multiple | 189 | 30 | 15.87% |
| Black | 35 | 2 | 5.71% |
8.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.65%
Male Poverty Rate
9.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Maxatawny township is Hispanic, with 19.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Maxatawny township is Black, with 5.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.91% |
| High School | 2.23% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.63% |
| Male Employed | 7.07% |
| Female Employed | 5.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,435 | $128,052 |
| Households | $70,764 | $101,804 |
| Married Families | $96,957 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,058 | $45,862 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.4%
Male Marriage Rate
21.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
170
Number of Veterans
162
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 3.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
73.59%
Born in Maxatawny township
97.49%
Native Born
2.51%
Foreign Born
1.48%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
97.49% of Maxatawny township residents were born in the United States, with 73.59% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.48% 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 | 8,416 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 8,404 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 8,392 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 8,380 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 8,368 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 8,356 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 8,344 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 8,332 | 1,184 | 16.56% |
| 2021 | 7,148 | -19 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 7,167 | -40 | -0.56% |
| 2019 | 7,207 | -215 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 7,422 | 314 | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 7,108 | 27 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 7,081 | -256 | -3.49% |
| 2015 | 7,337 | -91 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 7,428 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 7,431 | -392 | -5.01% |
| 2012 | 7,823 | -178 | -2.22% |
| 2011 | 8,001 | 82 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 7,919 | 0 | 0% |