Quakertown is a borough located in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Quakertown has a 2024 population of 9,214. Quakertown is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,345 in 2020.
The average household income in Quakertown is $88,595 with a poverty rate of 11.51%. The median age in Quakertown is 37 years: 35.4 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Quakertown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,428 | 79.79% |
| Two or more races | 1,252 | 13.45% |
| Black or African American | 372 | 4% |
| Asian | 194 | 2.08% |
| Other race | 63 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,510 | 2.57 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Non Family | 1,451 | 1.3 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Married | 1,344 | 3.2 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 416 | 3.5 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Male | 299 | 4.64 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 297 | 4.63% |
| Associates Degree | 466 | 7.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 942 | 14.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 514 | 8.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,778 | 43.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142 | 2.21% |
| Some College | 1,276 | 19.89% |
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 | 5,254 | 4,893 | 1,220 |
| Hispanic | 678 | 657 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 546 | 546 | 59 |
| Black | 293 | 274 | 67 |
| Asian | 167 | 129 | 80 |
| Other Race | 32 | 27 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,179 | $72,750 | $37,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,500 | $91,563 | $80,833 |
| High School Graduate | $41,787 | $46,810 | $24,798 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,143 | $60,260 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,804 | $52,446 | $33,603 |
| Some College | $42,153 | $52,000 | $32,625 |
$45,804
Average Earnings
$52,446
Average Male
$33,603
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.04% of Quakertown residents speak only English, while 14.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,022 | 785 | 11.18% |
| Hispanic | 1,313 | 208 | 15.84% |
| Multiple | 1,252 | 115 | 9.19% |
| Asian | 194 | 30 | 15.46% |
| Black | 365 | 30 | 8.22% |
| Other | 63 | 19 | 30.16% |
11.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.98%
Male Poverty Rate
14.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Quakertown is Other, with 30.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Quakertown is Black, with 8.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.7% |
| Some College | 12.52% |
| High School | 9.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.69% |
| Female Employed | 4.9% |
| Male Employed | 3.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,271 | $105,406 |
| Households | $70,813 | $88,595 |
| Married Families | $115,968 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,489 | $56,561 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
528
Number of Veterans
409
Male Veterans
119
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 164 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Korea | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 190 |
| 75+ | 167 |
| 35 to 54 | 83 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 511 | 8.45% |
| Black | 17 | 5.36% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
73.52%
Born in Quakertown
91.47%
Native Born
8.53%
Foreign Born
2.71%
Non Citizen
5.82%
Naturalized
91.47% of Quakertown residents were born in the United States, with 73.52% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.71% 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 | 9,051 | -32 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 9,083 | -33 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 9,116 | -33 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 9,149 | -32 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 9,181 | -33 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 9,214 | -33 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 9,247 | -29 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 9,276 | -61 | -0.65% |
| 2021 | 9,337 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 9,345 | 557 | 6.34% |
| 2019 | 8,788 | -29 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 8,817 | -22 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 8,839 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 8,845 | -26 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 8,871 | -28 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 8,899 | -29 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 8,928 | -27 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,955 | -25 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 8,980 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 8,986 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,931 | -51 | -0.57% |
| 1990 | 8,982 | 115 | 1.3% |
| 1980 | 8,867 | 1,591 | 21.87% |
| 1970 | 7,276 | 971 | 15.4% |
| 1960 | 6,305 | 632 | 11.14% |
| 1950 | 5,673 | 523 | 10.16% |
| 1940 | 5,150 | 267 | 5.47% |
| 1930 | 4,883 | 492 | 11.2% |
| 1920 | 4,391 | 590 | 15.52% |
| 1910 | 3,801 | 787 | 26.11% |
| 1900 | 3,014 | -6,037 | -66.7% |