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 $94,409 with a poverty rate of 7.65%. The median age in Muhlenberg township is 41.6 years: 39.1 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Muhlenberg township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,400 | 70.55% |
| Other race | 2,654 | 12.16% |
| Two or more races | 1,866 | 8.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,332 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 304 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 273 | 1.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,334 | 2.57 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Married | 3,917 | 3.27 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 2,925 | 1.33 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Female | 1,133 | 3.23 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Male | 359 | 2.89 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,112 | 7.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,112 | 7.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,547 | 16.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,265 | 8.34% |
| High School Graduate | 5,901 | 38.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 720 | 4.75% |
| Some College | 2,516 | 16.58% |
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 | 10,588 | 9,730 | 3,009 |
| Hispanic | 3,053 | 2,131 | 258 |
| Other Race | 1,553 | 1,058 | 204 |
| Black | 988 | 962 | 270 |
| 2+ Races | 817 | 686 | 100 |
| Asian | 182 | 140 | 82 |
| Native American | 132 | 114 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,250 | $86,875 | $57,226 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,644 | $90,764 | $73,307 |
| High School Graduate | $47,003 | $57,154 | $34,118 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,327 | $47,967 | $28,244 |
| Overall | $52,769 | $57,267 | $44,004 |
| Some College | $44,568 | $51,596 | $34,613 |
$52,769
Average Earnings
$57,267
Average Male
$44,004
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.19% of Muhlenberg township residents speak only English, while 20.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,763 | 794 | 13.78% |
| White | 13,273 | 690 | 5.2% |
| Other | 2,654 | 206 | 7.76% |
| Black | 1,228 | 134 | 10.91% |
| Multiple | 1,781 | 82 | 4.6% |
7.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.48%
Male Poverty Rate
7.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Muhlenberg township is Hispanic, with 13.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Muhlenberg township is Multiple, with 4.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.19% |
| High School | 7.91% |
| Some College | 6.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 34.75% |
| Female Employed | 4.47% |
| Male Employed | 1.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,696 | $109,352 |
| Households | $74,743 | $94,409 |
| Married Families | $96,020 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,181 | $62,839 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
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
1,250
Number of Veterans
1,190
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 549 |
| Second Gulf War | 175 |
| Korea | 151 |
| First Gulf War | 148 |
| World War II | 55 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 514 |
| 65 to 74 | 327 |
| 35 to 54 | 201 |
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 996 | 7.82% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 5.38% |
| Black | 143 | 13.63% |
| Other Race | 98 | 5.19% |
| Native American | 10 | 7.09% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
72.8%
Born in Muhlenberg township
90.2%
Native Born
9.8%
Foreign Born
3.86%
Non Citizen
5.95%
Naturalized
90.2% of Muhlenberg township residents were born in the United States, with 72.8% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.86% 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% |