Spring City is a borough located in Chester County Pennsylvania. Spring City has a 2024 population of 3,944. Spring City is currently growing at a rate of 2.98% annually and its population has increased by 13.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,488 in 2020.
The average household income in Spring City is $83,632 with a poverty rate of 15.15%. The median age in Spring City is 37.2 years: 35.7 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spring City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,922 | 82.29% |
| Other race | 263 | 7.41% |
| Black or African American | 152 | 4.28% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 96 | 2.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,933 | 1.84 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Non Family | 1,150 | 1.11 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Married | 549 | 2.78 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 193 | 2.63 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Male | 41 | 6 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
2.79
Average Family Size
1.84
Average Household Size
54.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 4.47% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 7.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 860 | 30.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 206 | 7.42% |
| High School Graduate | 780 | 28.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 1.51% |
| Some College | 551 | 19.85% |
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 | 2,274 | 2,121 | 777 |
| Other Race | 245 | 245 | 138 |
| Hispanic | 228 | 217 | 134 |
| Asian | 96 | 96 | 81 |
| Black | 87 | 86 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 41 | 22 |
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 84.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,241 | $66,595 | $71,339 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,292 | $105,792 | $88,125 |
| High School Graduate | $52,328 | $51,184 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,909 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,901 | $57,196 | $55,909 |
| Some College | $46,912 | $47,328 | $42,209 |
$56,901
Average Earnings
$57,196
Average Male
$55,909
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.99% of Spring City residents speak only English, while 4.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,890 | 468 | 16.19% |
| Asian | 96 | 62 | 64.58% |
| Multiple | 118 | 8 | 6.78% |
15.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.49%
Male Poverty Rate
12.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spring City is Asian, with 64.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spring City is Multiple, with 6.78% 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 26.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.3% |
| High School | 24.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.13% |
| Some College | 8.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 68.09% |
| Female Employed | 7.39% |
| Male Employed | 5.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,875 | $114,519 |
| Households | $73,323 | $83,632 |
| Married Families | $103,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,419 | $61,123 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
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
231
Number of Veterans
219
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 127 |
| Vietnam | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 127 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 4.79% |
| Other Race | 112 | 45.71% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 46.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76%
Labor Force Participation
73.2%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
75.64%
Born in Spring City
96.56%
Native Born
3.44%
Foreign Born
2.31%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
96.56% of Spring City residents were born in the United States, with 75.64% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.31% 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 | 4,514 | 114 | 2.59% |
| 2028 | 4,400 | 114 | 2.66% |
| 2027 | 4,286 | 114 | 2.73% |
| 2026 | 4,172 | 114 | 2.81% |
| 2025 | 4,058 | 114 | 2.89% |
| 2024 | 3,944 | 114 | 2.98% |
| 2023 | 3,830 | 332 | 9.49% |
| 2022 | 3,498 | 12 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 3,486 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 3,488 | 184 | 5.57% |
| 2019 | 3,304 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 3,318 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 3,316 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 3,321 | -11 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 3,332 | -8 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 3,340 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 3,338 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,336 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 3,332 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 3,323 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,305 | -128 | -3.73% |
| 1990 | 3,433 | 44 | 1.3% |
| 1980 | 3,389 | -189 | -5.28% |
| 1970 | 3,578 | 416 | 13.16% |
| 1960 | 3,162 | -96 | -2.95% |
| 1950 | 3,258 | 236 | 7.81% |
| 1940 | 3,022 | 59 | 1.99% |
| 1930 | 2,963 | 19 | 0.65% |
| 1920 | 2,944 | 64 | 2.22% |
| 1910 | 2,880 | 314 | 12.24% |
| 1900 | 2,566 | -1,948 | -43.15% |