Upper Gwynedd township is located in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. Upper Gwynedd township has a 2024 population of 17,280. Upper Gwynedd township is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,075 in 2020.
The average household income in Upper Gwynedd township is $139,915 with a poverty rate of 4.72%. The median age in Upper Gwynedd township is 50.8 years: 49.5 years for males, and 52.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upper Gwynedd township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,081 | 76.92% |
| Asian | 2,254 | 13.25% |
| Black or African American | 1,203 | 7.07% |
| Two or more races | 372 | 2.19% |
| Other race | 96 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,957 | 2.4 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 3,835 | 2.98 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 2,351 | 1.22 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 615 | 3.18 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Male | 156 | 2.88 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 209 | 1.61% |
| Associates Degree | 999 | 7.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,185 | 32.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,906 | 22.39% |
| High School Graduate | 2,823 | 21.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 178 | 1.37% |
| Some College | 1,680 | 12.94% |
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 | 10,386 | 10,251 | 5,609 |
| Asian | 1,594 | 1,398 | 964 |
| Black | 657 | 621 | 398 |
| 2+ Races | 229 | 226 | 106 |
| Hispanic | 162 | 142 | 31 |
| Other Race | 58 | 41 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 60.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $96,602 | $108,009 | $81,448 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,947 | $128,512 | $67,903 |
| High School Graduate | $46,326 | $53,091 | $33,858 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,698 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $71,612 | $86,834 | $62,682 |
| Some College | $56,954 | $73,452 | $37,375 |
$71,612
Average Earnings
$86,834
Average Male
$62,682
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.81% of Upper Gwynedd township residents speak only English, while 15.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,770 | 423 | 3.31% |
| Black | 1,173 | 208 | 17.73% |
| Asian | 2,247 | 147 | 6.54% |
| Multiple | 337 | 9 | 2.67% |
4.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.93%
Male Poverty Rate
3.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upper Gwynedd township is Black, with 17.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upper Gwynedd township is Multiple, with 2.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.63% |
| Some College | 5.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.35% |
| Male Employed | 1.8% |
| Female Employed | 1.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $136,250 | $168,384 |
| Households | $111,068 | $139,915 |
| Married Families | $146,349 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,829 | $82,767 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
701
Number of Veterans
695
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 361 |
| Korea | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| World War II | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 342 |
| 65 to 74 | 238 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 617 | 5.53% |
| Black | 51 | 5.79% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
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
64.94%
Born in Upper Gwynedd township
86.46%
Native Born
13.54%
Foreign Born
3.73%
Non Citizen
9.8%
Naturalized
86.46% of Upper Gwynedd township residents were born in the United States, with 64.94% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.73% 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 | 17,565 | 57 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 17,508 | 57 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 17,451 | 57 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 17,394 | 57 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 17,337 | 57 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 17,280 | 57 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 17,223 | 57 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 17,166 | 7 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 17,159 | 84 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 17,075 | 1,271 | 8.04% |
| 2019 | 15,804 | -34 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 15,838 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 15,840 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 15,846 | 43 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 15,803 | -43 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 15,846 | 98 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 15,748 | 48 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 15,700 | 65 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 15,635 | 116 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 15,519 | 0 | 0% |