Upper Leacock township is located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Upper Leacock township has a 2024 population of 8,934. Upper Leacock township is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,912 in 2020.
The average household income in Upper Leacock township is $101,071 with a poverty rate of 8.08%. The median age in Upper Leacock township is 35.3 years: 32.7 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upper Leacock township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,424 | 83.24% |
| Two or more races | 603 | 6.76% |
| Asian | 352 | 3.95% |
| Black or African American | 301 | 3.37% |
| Other race | 207 | 2.32% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,959 | 3.01 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 1,791 | 3.64 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 763 | 1.21 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Female | 288 | 3.68 | 14.2 | 85.8 |
| Male | 117 | 3.32 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 498 | 8.94% |
| Associates Degree | 538 | 9.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,009 | 18.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 531 | 9.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,659 | 29.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 836 | 15.01% |
| Some College | 499 | 8.96% |
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 | 4,744 | 3,650 | 1,459 |
| Hispanic | 356 | 217 | 50 |
| Asian | 206 | 117 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 189 | 177 | 55 |
| Black | 153 | 153 | 0 |
| Other Race | 117 | 44 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
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 30.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,913 | $76,528 | $56,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,917 | $102,143 | $51,811 |
| High School Graduate | $39,915 | $49,472 | $29,522 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,959 | $36,893 | $34,038 |
| Overall | $47,826 | $59,741 | $40,025 |
| Some College | $42,083 | $52,396 | $34,787 |
$47,826
Average Earnings
$59,741
Average Male
$40,025
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.15% of Upper Leacock township residents speak only English, while 28.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 19.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,008 | 338 | 4.82% |
| Hispanic | 973 | 229 | 23.54% |
| Black | 301 | 150 | 49.83% |
| Multiple | 603 | 1 | 0.17% |
8.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.18%
Male Poverty Rate
6.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upper Leacock township is Black, with 49.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upper Leacock township is Multiple, with 0.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.94% |
| High School | 7.96% |
| Some College | 3.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 89.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 86.62% |
| Female Employed | 1.89% |
| Male Employed | 0.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,408 | $113,304 |
| Households | $76,958 | $101,071 |
| Married Families | $117,981 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,427 | $61,392 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
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
439
Number of Veterans
285
Male Veterans
154
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 163 |
| First Gulf War | 161 |
| Second Gulf War | 75 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 200 |
| 65 to 74 | 144 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 337 | 6.2% |
| Black | 85 | 44.74% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 7.91% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
73.16%
Born in Upper Leacock township
94.79%
Native Born
5.21%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
4.24%
Naturalized
94.79% of Upper Leacock township residents were born in the United States, with 73.16% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.98% 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 | 8,949 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 8,946 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 8,943 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 8,940 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 8,937 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 8,934 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 8,931 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 8,928 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 8,924 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 8,912 | -31 | -0.35% |
| 2019 | 8,943 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 8,937 | 17 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 8,920 | 34 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 8,886 | 14 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 8,872 | 17 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 8,855 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 8,848 | 27 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 8,821 | 36 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 8,785 | 47 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 8,738 | 0 | 0% |