Telford is a borough located in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. Telford has a 2024 population of 4,886. Telford is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,926 in 2020.
The average household income in Telford is $100,362 with a poverty rate of 5.8%. The median age in Telford is 40.5 years: 39.7 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Telford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,146 | 86.12% |
| Other race | 222 | 4.61% |
| Two or more races | 212 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 172 | 3.57% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,881 | 2.52 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Married | 945 | 3.5 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 788 | 1.31 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Female | 82 | 2.51 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 66 | 2.8 | 53 | 47 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
64.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 153 | 4.45% |
| Associates Degree | 299 | 8.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 538 | 15.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 342 | 9.95% |
| High School Graduate | 1,311 | 38.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 2.79% |
| Some College | 698 | 20.31% |
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 | 2,937 | 2,785 | 826 |
| Hispanic | 405 | 308 | 50 |
| Other Race | 154 | 110 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| Black | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| Native American | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,929 | $68,988 | $67,321 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,846 | $117,813 | $59,509 |
| High School Graduate | $48,488 | $57,670 | $35,302 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,829 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,773 | $60,426 | $46,226 |
| Some College | $56,161 | $58,750 | $28,276 |
$57,773
Average Earnings
$60,426
Average Male
$46,226
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.69% of Telford residents speak only English, while 17.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,794 | 258 | 6.8% |
| Other | 222 | 16 | 7.21% |
| Hispanic | 832 | 16 | 1.92% |
5.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.76%
Male Poverty Rate
7.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Telford is Other, with 7.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Telford is Hispanic, with 1.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.09% |
| Some College | 5.12% |
| High School | 4.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.8% |
| Male Employed | 1.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,625 | $125,249 |
| Households | $86,797 | $100,362 |
| Married Families | $130,054 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,313 | $62,448 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
247
Number of Veterans
234
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Korea | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Vietnam | 40 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 140 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 6.45% |
| Black | 26 | 20.97% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.99% |
| Native American | 1 | 2.27% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
72.04%
Born in Telford
89.3%
Native Born
10.7%
Foreign Born
3.99%
Non Citizen
6.71%
Naturalized
89.3% of Telford residents were born in the United States, with 72.04% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.99% 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 | 4,836 | -10 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 4,846 | -10 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 4,856 | -10 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 4,866 | -10 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 4,876 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 4,886 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 4,896 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 4,904 | -22 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 4,926 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 4,926 | 38 | 0.78% |
| 2019 | 4,888 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 4,878 | 53 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 4,825 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 4,824 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 4,830 | -17 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 4,847 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 4,851 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 4,856 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 4,855 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 4,851 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,680 | 442 | 10.43% |
| 1990 | 4,238 | 731 | 20.84% |
| 1980 | 3,507 | 98 | 2.87% |
| 1970 | 3,409 | -1,427 | -29.51% |