Mount Joy township is located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Mount Joy township has a 2024 population of 3,866. Mount Joy township is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 2.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,781 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Joy township is $121,080 with a poverty rate of 8.49%. The median age in Mount Joy township is 45.6 years: 41.7 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Joy township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,447 | 90.83% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 3.27% |
| Other race | 116 | 3.06% |
| Asian | 67 | 1.77% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 1.08% |
| 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 | 1,464 | 2.56 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Married | 820 | 3.23 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Non Family | 500 | 1.19 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Female | 85 | 4.48 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Male | 59 | 2.17 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
87.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 3.23% |
| Associates Degree | 338 | 12.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 579 | 21.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 370 | 14.04% |
| High School Graduate | 877 | 33.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 2.62% |
| Some College | 317 | 12.03% |
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 | 2,372 | 2,253 | 858 |
| Hispanic | 166 | 139 | 23 |
| Other Race | 62 | 35 | 35 |
| Asian | 49 | 41 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 12 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $96,875 | $118,971 | $34,395 |
| Graduate Degree | $115,750 | $150,795 | $97,159 |
| High School Graduate | $40,538 | $43,472 | $38,359 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,375 | $39,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,958 | $70,323 | $40,417 |
| Some College | $40,313 | $64,167 | $31,389 |
$49,958
Average Earnings
$70,323
Average Male
$40,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.11% of Mount Joy township residents speak only English, while 11.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,192 | 299 | 9.37% |
| Other | 116 | 19 | 16.38% |
8.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.89%
Male Poverty Rate
8.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Joy township is Other, with 16.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Joy township is White, with 9.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 7.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.06% |
| High School | 4.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8.44% |
| Female Employed | 2.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,875 | $143,882 |
| Households | $88,125 | $121,080 |
| Married Families | $133,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,588 | $75,696 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
347
Number of Veterans
306
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 120 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 11.96% |
| Other Race | 16 | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
0.8%
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
48.12%
Born in Mount Joy township
95.52%
Native Born
4.48%
Foreign Born
2.64%
Non Citizen
1.84%
Naturalized
95.52% of Mount Joy township residents were born in the United States, with 48.12% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.64% 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 | 4,001 | 27 | 0.68% |
| 2028 | 3,974 | 27 | 0.68% |
| 2027 | 3,947 | 27 | 0.69% |
| 2026 | 3,920 | 27 | 0.69% |
| 2025 | 3,893 | 27 | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 3,866 | 27 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 3,839 | 27 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 3,812 | 14 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 3,798 | 17 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 3,781 | 50 | 1.34% |
| 2019 | 3,731 | -11 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 3,742 | 16 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 3,726 | 20 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 3,706 | 8 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 3,698 | 13 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 3,685 | 12 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 3,673 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 3,677 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 3,687 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 3,689 | 0 | 0% |