Mount Penn is a borough located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Mount Penn has a 2024 population of 3,233. Mount Penn is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,239 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Penn is $66,579 with a poverty rate of 13.32%. The median age in Mount Penn is 36.1 years: 30.6 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Penn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,911 | 59.31% |
| Other race | 525 | 16.29% |
| Two or more races | 461 | 14.31% |
| Black or African American | 325 | 10.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,272 | 2.52 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Non Family | 526 | 1.16 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Married | 362 | 4.01 | 79 | 21 |
| Female | 253 | 3.32 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Male | 131 | 2.35 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
57.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 154 | 7.21% |
| Associates Degree | 265 | 12.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 325 | 15.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 4.31% |
| High School Graduate | 918 | 42.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 3.65% |
| Some College | 304 | 14.23% |
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 | 1,313 | 1,172 | 272 |
| Hispanic | 310 | 257 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 291 | 291 | 21 |
| Black | 269 | 231 | 77 |
| Other Race | 193 | 174 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 28.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,750 | $160,221 | $59,375 |
| High School Graduate | $26,023 | $47,328 | $23,393 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,844 | $56,023 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,891 | $49,853 | $23,661 |
| Some College | $40,166 | $41,355 | $0 |
$37,891
Average Earnings
$49,853
Average Male
$23,661
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.38% of Mount Penn residents speak only English, while 13.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 461 | 180 | 39.05% |
| Hispanic | 903 | 153 | 16.94% |
| Black | 325 | 119 | 36.62% |
| White | 1,695 | 56 | 3.3% |
| Other | 525 | 41 | 7.81% |
13.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.14%
Male Poverty Rate
14.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Penn is Multiple, with 39.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Penn is White, with 3.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.62% |
| High School | 20.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.31% |
| Some College | 3.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 15.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,750 | $81,871 |
| Households | $60,357 | $66,579 |
| Married Families | $107,829 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,069 | $42,300 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.8%
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
167
Number of Veterans
154
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 5.89% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 15.63% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 8.74% |
| Other Race | 19 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.6%
Labor Force Participation
72.6%
Employment Rate
0%
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
65.15%
Born in Mount Penn
95.65%
Native Born
4.35%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
3.76%
Naturalized
95.65% of Mount Penn residents were born in the United States, with 65.15% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.59% 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 | 3,226 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2028 | 3,228 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2027 | 3,229 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2026 | 3,230 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 3,232 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2024 | 3,233 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 3,235 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 3,232 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 3,236 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 3,239 | 125 | 4.01% |
| 2019 | 3,114 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 3,123 | 10 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 3,113 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 3,105 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 3,108 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 3,111 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 3,114 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 3,115 | 81 | 2.67% |
| 2011 | 3,034 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 3,036 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,016 | 133 | 4.61% |
| 1990 | 2,883 | -142 | -4.69% |
| 1980 | 3,025 | -440 | -12.7% |
| 1970 | 3,465 | -109 | -3.05% |
| 1960 | 3,574 | -61 | -1.68% |
| 1950 | 3,635 | -19 | -0.52% |
| 1940 | 3,654 | 637 | 21.11% |
| 1930 | 3,017 | -209 | -6.48% |