Pennside is a CDP located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Pennside has a 2024 population of 5,405. Pennside is currently growing at a rate of 1.6% annually and its population has increased by 0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,381 in 2020.
The average household income in Pennside is $91,384 with a poverty rate of 11.21%. The median age in Pennside is 39.8 years: 39.3 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pennside was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,110 | 78.51% |
| Two or more races | 742 | 14.17% |
| Other race | 236 | 4.51% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 2,054 | 2.55 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 981 | 3.4 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Non Family | 671 | 1.12 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 296 | 2.83 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Male | 106 | 2.85 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 5.68% |
| Associates Degree | 421 | 10.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 445 | 11.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 360 | 9.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,618 | 41.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 176 | 4.56% |
| Some College | 620 | 16.07% |
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 | 2,774 | 2,513 | 631 |
| Hispanic | 724 | 591 | 110 |
| 2+ Races | 489 | 457 | 67 |
| Other Race | 152 | 134 | 38 |
| Black | 119 | 118 | 18 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american 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 | $55,179 | $63,750 | $52,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,145 | $76,648 | $80,109 |
| High School Graduate | $39,063 | $36,759 | $48,576 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,993 | $33,993 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,928 | $44,074 | $45,885 |
| Some College | $35,294 | $50,755 | $31,101 |
$44,928
Average Earnings
$44,074
Average Male
$45,885
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.88% of Pennside residents speak only English, while 15.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,741 | 308 | 8.23% |
| Hispanic | 1,025 | 169 | 16.49% |
| Multiple | 742 | 145 | 19.54% |
| Other | 236 | 20 | 8.47% |
| Black | 119 | 1 | 0.84% |
11.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.87%
Male Poverty Rate
10.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pennside is Multiple, with 19.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pennside is Black, with 0.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.22% |
| Some College | 13.93% |
| High School | 9.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.81% |
| Female Employed | 8.09% |
| Male Employed | 7.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,925 | $102,304 |
| Households | $74,388 | $91,384 |
| Married Families | $95,694 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,388 | $56,989 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
277
Number of Veterans
232
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 6.51% |
| Other Race | 61 | 35.47% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 7.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
Employment Rate
4%
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
74.69%
Born in Pennside
91.88%
Native Born
8.12%
Foreign Born
3.72%
Non Citizen
4.39%
Naturalized
91.88% of Pennside residents were born in the United States, with 74.69% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,405 | 85 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 5,320 | 85 | 1.62% |
| 2022 | 5,235 | -190 | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 5,425 | 44 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 5,381 | 1,077 | 25.02% |
| 2019 | 4,304 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 4,323 | -68 | -1.55% |
| 2017 | 4,391 | 52 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 4,339 | 245 | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 4,094 | -28 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 4,122 | 35 | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 4,087 | -96 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 4,183 | 22 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 4,161 | -54 | -1.28% |
| 2010 | 4,215 | 0 | 0% |