Mount Joy township is located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Mount Joy township has a 2024 population of 10,802. Mount Joy township is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually but its population has increased by 0.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,712 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Joy township is $107,197 with a poverty rate of 4.3%. The median age in Mount Joy township is 37.6 years: 36.7 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Joy township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,589 | 89.55% |
| Other race | 492 | 4.59% |
| Two or more races | 356 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 202 | 1.89% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,120 | 2.6 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 2,883 | 3.02 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 928 | 1.15 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Female | 178 | 2.87 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Male | 131 | 3.17 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 339 | 4.46% |
| Associates Degree | 607 | 7.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,004 | 26.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 949 | 12.48% |
| High School Graduate | 2,245 | 29.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 314 | 4.13% |
| Some College | 1,144 | 15.05% |
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 | 6,952 | 6,390 | 2,632 |
| Hispanic | 424 | 339 | 186 |
| Other Race | 299 | 246 | 143 |
| Asian | 111 | 111 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 100 | 30 |
| Black | 45 | 45 | 31 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,417 | $84,464 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,955 | $69,508 | $63,636 |
| High School Graduate | $43,813 | $55,732 | $28,527 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,162 | $59,180 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $55,413 | $65,412 | $40,935 |
| Some College | $48,452 | $67,025 | $36,821 |
$55,413
Average Earnings
$65,412
Average Male
$40,935
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.89% of Mount Joy township residents speak only English, while 4.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,404 | 415 | 4.41% |
| Asian | 198 | 45 | 22.73% |
4.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.35%
Male Poverty Rate
5.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Joy township is Asian, with 22.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Joy township is White, with 4.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.3% |
| Some College | 2.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.8% |
| Male Employed | 0.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,284 | $117,839 |
| Households | $96,602 | $107,197 |
| Married Families | $107,880 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,145 | $68,391 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.9%
Male Marriage Rate
66.5%
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
274
Number of Veterans
258
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 143 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| World War II | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 251 | 3.31% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 19.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
80.39%
Born in Mount Joy township
95.01%
Native Born
4.99%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
3.59%
Naturalized
95.01% of Mount Joy township residents were born in the United States, with 80.39% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.4% 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 | 10,797 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 10,798 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 10,799 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 10,800 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 10,801 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 10,802 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 10,803 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 10,804 | 30 | 0.28% |
| 2021 | 10,774 | 62 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 10,712 | -561 | -4.98% |
| 2019 | 11,273 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 11,267 | 241 | 2.19% |
| 2017 | 11,026 | 205 | 1.89% |
| 2016 | 10,821 | 43 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 10,778 | 26 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 10,752 | 50 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 10,702 | 466 | 4.55% |
| 2012 | 10,236 | 200 | 1.99% |
| 2011 | 10,036 | 112 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 9,924 | 0 | 0% |