Plumstead township is located in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Plumstead township has a 2024 population of 14,560. Plumstead township is currently growing at a rate of 1.83% annually and its population has increased by 3.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,028 in 2020.
The average household income in Plumstead township is $177,833 with a poverty rate of 3.89%. The median age in Plumstead township is 43.5 years: 43.9 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plumstead township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,691 | 91.07% |
| Two or more races | 434 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 432 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 203 | 1.46% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 1.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,992 | 2.79 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Married | 3,365 | 3.2 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Non Family | 1,079 | 1.24 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Male | 304 | 3.22 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Female | 244 | 3.29 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
90.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 218 | 2.24% |
| Associates Degree | 677 | 6.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,043 | 31.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,110 | 21.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,958 | 20.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 1.31% |
| Some College | 1,601 | 16.45% |
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 | 8,870 | 8,657 | 4,644 |
| Hispanic | 326 | 203 | 112 |
| 2+ Races | 299 | 253 | 165 |
| Asian | 250 | 250 | 209 |
| Black | 139 | 129 | 99 |
| Other Race | 116 | 50 | 0 |
| Islander | 19 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,612 | $109,057 | $68,103 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,568 | $151,583 | $70,333 |
| High School Graduate | $44,474 | $51,726 | $39,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,689 | $26,224 | $0 |
| Overall | $77,837 | $98,539 | $52,794 |
| Some College | $63,182 | $99,750 | $31,619 |
$77,837
Average Earnings
$98,539
Average Male
$52,794
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.34% of Plumstead township residents speak only English, while 6.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,532 | 461 | 3.68% |
| Hispanic | 468 | 53 | 11.32% |
| Multiple | 434 | 44 | 10.14% |
| Other | 203 | 12 | 5.91% |
| Black | 151 | 3 | 1.99% |
3.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.35%
Male Poverty Rate
3.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plumstead township is Hispanic, with 11.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plumstead township is Black, with 1.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.56% |
| High School | 5.75% |
| Some College | 4.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.34% |
| Female Employed | 1.37% |
| Male Employed | 0.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $156,526 | $199,703 |
| Households | $135,458 | $177,833 |
| Married Families | $171,992 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,142 | $90,848 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
61.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
534
Number of Veterans
500
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 185 |
| First Gulf War | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 51 |
| World War II | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 204 |
| 35 to 54 | 150 |
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 503 | 5.05% |
| Black | 13 | 9.35% |
| Islander | 11 | 57.89% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 2.8% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.1%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
62.62%
Born in Plumstead township
92.85%
Native Born
7.15%
Foreign Born
2.47%
Non Citizen
4.68%
Naturalized
92.85% of Plumstead township residents were born in the United States, with 62.62% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,865 | 261 | 1.67% |
| 2028 | 15,604 | 261 | 1.7% |
| 2027 | 15,343 | 261 | 1.73% |
| 2026 | 15,082 | 261 | 1.76% |
| 2025 | 14,821 | 261 | 1.79% |
| 2024 | 14,560 | 261 | 1.83% |
| 2023 | 14,299 | 261 | 1.86% |
| 2022 | 14,038 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 14,055 | 27 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 14,028 | -441 | -3.05% |
| 2019 | 14,469 | 123 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 14,346 | 356 | 2.54% |
| 2017 | 13,990 | 352 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 13,638 | 207 | 1.54% |
| 2015 | 13,431 | 278 | 2.11% |
| 2014 | 13,153 | 287 | 2.23% |
| 2013 | 12,866 | 291 | 2.31% |
| 2012 | 12,575 | 102 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 12,473 | 31 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 12,442 | 0 | 0% |