Perkiomen township is located in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. Perkiomen township has a 2024 population of 8,931. Perkiomen township is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,957 in 2020.
The average household income in Perkiomen township is $155,318 with a poverty rate of 6.5%. The median age in Perkiomen township is 37.5 years: 37.9 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perkiomen township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,698 | 85.84% |
| Asian | 546 | 6.09% |
| Two or more races | 371 | 4.14% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 2.09% |
| Other race | 166 | 1.85% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,103 | 2.89 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Married | 2,121 | 3.31 | 96.8 | 3.2 |
| Non Family | 549 | 1.1 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 319 | 2.9 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Male | 114 | 3.65 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
88.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 2.42% |
| Associates Degree | 558 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,084 | 35.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,080 | 18.42% |
| High School Graduate | 1,244 | 21.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 1.52% |
| Some College | 667 | 11.37% |
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 | 4,997 | 4,790 | 2,635 |
| Asian | 364 | 352 | 322 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 259 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 131 | 33 |
| Black | 130 | 130 | 121 |
| Other Race | 90 | 90 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 93.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,101 | $115,357 | $76,791 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,047 | $141,389 | $92,222 |
| High School Graduate | $42,194 | $74,583 | $36,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $4,054 | $0 | $3,622 |
| Overall | $74,426 | $83,972 | $57,219 |
| Some College | $56,159 | $57,721 | $55,492 |
$74,426
Average Earnings
$83,972
Average Male
$57,219
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.53% of Perkiomen township residents speak only English, while 10.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,394 | 560 | 7.57% |
| Multiple | 371 | 23 | 6.2% |
6.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.16%
Male Poverty Rate
7.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perkiomen township is White, with 7.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perkiomen township is Multiple, with 6.2% 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 13.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.69% |
| Some College | 4.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.13% |
| Female Employed | 6.12% |
| Male Employed | 0.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $155,417 | $168,585 |
| Households | $141,125 | $155,318 |
| Married Families | $171,278 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,568 | $85,297 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.8%
Male Marriage Rate
58.4%
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
276
Number of Veterans
231
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 97 |
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 248 | 4.45% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 18.93% |
| Other Race | 28 | 22.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78%
Labor Force Participation
75%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
74.28%
Born in Perkiomen township
91.47%
Native Born
8.53%
Foreign Born
3.6%
Non Citizen
4.93%
Naturalized
91.47% of Perkiomen township residents were born in the United States, with 74.28% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.6% 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 | 8,891 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 8,899 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 8,907 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 8,915 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 8,923 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 8,931 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 8,939 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 8,947 | -31 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 8,978 | 21 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 8,957 | -176 | -1.93% |
| 2019 | 9,133 | -18 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 9,151 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 9,164 | -14 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 9,178 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 9,181 | -26 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 9,207 | 17 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 9,190 | 20 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 9,170 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 9,158 | 22 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 9,136 | 0 | 0% |