Muhlenberg township is located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Muhlenberg township has a 2024 population of 22,175. Muhlenberg township is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,900 in 2020.
The average household income in Muhlenberg township is $100,684 with a poverty rate of 7.29%. The median age in Muhlenberg township is 43 years: 41 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Muhlenberg township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,267 | 65.05% |
| Two or more races | 2,658 | 12.12% |
| Other race | 2,639 | 12.03% |
| Black or African American | 1,616 | 7.37% |
| Native American | 385 | 1.76% |
| Asian | 366 | 1.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,304 | 2.59 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Married | 3,903 | 3.36 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 2,825 | 1.3 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Female | 1,106 | 3.2 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Male | 470 | 2.6 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
84.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,111 | 7.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,205 | 7.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,675 | 17.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,414 | 9.08% |
| High School Graduate | 6,113 | 39.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 627 | 4.03% |
| Some College | 2,428 | 15.59% |
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 | 10,186 | 9,365 | 2,980 |
| Hispanic | 3,492 | 2,628 | 314 |
| Other Race | 1,712 | 1,254 | 214 |
| 2+ Races | 1,254 | 1,071 | 165 |
| Black | 1,184 | 1,162 | 482 |
| Asian | 232 | 185 | 69 |
| Native American | 216 | 202 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 40.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,528 | $101,186 | $59,464 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,413 | $94,338 | $76,557 |
| High School Graduate | $47,349 | $58,415 | $33,693 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,435 | $50,795 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,599 | $60,255 | $45,517 |
| Some College | $45,333 | $58,472 | $37,788 |
$55,599
Average Earnings
$60,255
Average Male
$45,517
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.68% of Muhlenberg township residents speak only English, while 24.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,366 | 762 | 11.97% |
| White | 12,257 | 526 | 4.29% |
| Other | 2,639 | 264 | 10% |
| Black | 1,520 | 190 | 12.5% |
| Multiple | 2,564 | 89 | 3.47% |
| Asian | 353 | 40 | 11.33% |
| Native | 385 | 31 | 8.05% |
7.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.52%
Male Poverty Rate
7.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Muhlenberg township is Black, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Muhlenberg township is Multiple, with 3.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.66% |
| Some College | 9.53% |
| High School | 5.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.99% |
| Female Employed | 3.24% |
| Male Employed | 2.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,847 | $114,847 |
| Households | $82,921 | $100,684 |
| Married Families | $104,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,175 | $66,484 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
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
1,203
Number of Veterans
1,154
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 553 |
| Second Gulf War | 173 |
| Korea | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 100 |
| World War II | 47 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 510 |
| 65 to 74 | 321 |
| 35 to 54 | 196 |
| 55 to 64 | 159 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 886 | 7.48% |
| Hispanic | 211 | 5.07% |
| Black | 158 | 12.24% |
| Other Race | 124 | 6.35% |
| Native American | 31 | 13.6% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
68.59%
Born in Muhlenberg township
87.44%
Native Born
12.56%
Foreign Born
4.71%
Non Citizen
7.84%
Naturalized
87.44% of Muhlenberg township residents were born in the United States, with 68.59% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.71% 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 | 22,530 | 71 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 22,459 | 71 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 22,388 | 71 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 22,317 | 71 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 22,246 | 71 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 22,175 | 71 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 22,104 | 71 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 22,033 | 89 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 21,944 | 44 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 21,900 | 1,582 | 7.79% |
| 2019 | 20,318 | -14 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 20,332 | 94 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 20,238 | 107 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 20,131 | 37 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 20,094 | 171 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 19,923 | 14 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 19,909 | 52 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 19,857 | 64 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 19,793 | 92 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 19,701 | 0 | 0% |