Upper Makefield township is located in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Upper Makefield township has a 2024 population of 8,826. Upper Makefield township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,850 in 2020.
The average household income in Upper Makefield township is $308,841 with a poverty rate of 1.29%. The median age in Upper Makefield township is 53.3 years: 51.5 years for males, and 54.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upper Makefield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,058 | 91.27% |
| Two or more races | 455 | 5.15% |
| Asian | 300 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.12% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,413 | 2.59 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Married | 2,535 | 2.9 | 98.3 | 1.7 |
| Non Family | 557 | 1.14 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 216 | 2.52 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 105 | 2.9 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
95.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 0.64% |
| Associates Degree | 449 | 6.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,587 | 38.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,257 | 33.84% |
| High School Graduate | 605 | 9.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 1.12% |
| Some College | 654 | 9.81% |
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 | 6,095 | 5,977 | 4,380 |
| Asian | 279 | 279 | 247 |
| 2+ Races | 257 | 257 | 178 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 120 | 101 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $101,536 | $118,795 | $63,925 |
| Graduate Degree | $166,250 | $213,958 | $116,786 |
| High School Graduate | $22,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $117,004 | $154,808 | $81,406 |
| Some College | $105,265 | $155,313 | $76,250 |
$117,004
Average Earnings
$154,808
Average Male
$81,406
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.93% of Upper Makefield township residents speak only English, while 9.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,008 | 114 | 1.42% |
1.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
2.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upper Makefield township is White, with 1.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upper Makefield township is White, with 1.42% 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 2.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 2.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.6% |
| Some College | 1.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.44% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $226,000 | $337,882 |
| Households | $218,160 | $308,841 |
| Married Families | $235,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $102,596 | $147,659 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.6%
Male Marriage Rate
68.0%
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
389
Number of Veterans
366
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 182 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Korea | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 140 |
| 75+ | 114 |
| 35 to 54 | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 321 | 4.83% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 25.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
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
40.04%
Born in Upper Makefield township
91.82%
Native Born
8.18%
Foreign Born
2.03%
Non Citizen
6.15%
Naturalized
91.82% of Upper Makefield township residents were born in the United States, with 40.04% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.03% 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 | 8,826 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 8,826 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 8,826 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 8,826 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 8,826 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 8,826 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 8,826 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 8,826 | -34 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 8,860 | 10 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 8,850 | 248 | 2.88% |
| 2019 | 8,602 | 85 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8,517 | 88 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 8,429 | 56 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 8,373 | 156 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 8,217 | 12 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 8,205 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 8,214 | -13 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 8,227 | 12 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 8,215 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 8,197 | 0 | 0% |