Borough · Pennsylvania
Perkasie, Pennsylvania
Perkasie, borough, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Perkasie had 9,312 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,120 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,216 (±27). GEOID 4259384.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,312
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,120 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,216 ±27
Median household income
$93,845
±$10,968 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$372,100
±$17,583 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,204
±$78 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Perkasie and what county is it in?
Perkasie is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 3,598 residents per square mile in 2020.
Perkasie is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Perkasie, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,312 people lived in Perkasie on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 9,120 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,216 (±27).
| Measure | Perkasie | Bucks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,216 ±27 | 647,461 | +666 |
| Households | 3,679 ±225 | 249,187 | +395 |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.15 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,810 ±236 | 257,260 | +414 |
Perkasie's population since 2000
From 8,828 in 2000 to 9,312 in 2025: up 5.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Perkasie as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Perkasie?
The median resident of Perkasie is 37.6 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.8%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Perkasie | Bucks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 ±4.5 | 44.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.3% ±2.1 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3% ±1.9 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 51.7% ±2.3 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% ±2.8 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.5% ±3.3 pts | 79.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±2.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2% ±1.0 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.3% ±2.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±1.7 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.5% ±4.9 pts | 44.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.3% ±4.2 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.1% ±6.4 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Perkasie earn?
Half of Perkasie's 3,679 households earn less than $93,845 a year (±$10,968), against $114,764 in Bucks County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $95,280 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Perkasie | Bucks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,845 ±$10,968 | $114,764 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $121,284 ±$12,367 | $150,981 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,527 ±$3,847 | $59,022 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7% ±2.4 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.4% ±5.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.7% ±3.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.6 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0% ±2.8 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Perkasie?
Owners occupy 67.8% of Perkasie's occupied homes and renters 32.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $372,100 by its owner (±$17,583). The median renter pays $1,204 a month including utilities, and 36.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Perkasie | Bucks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $372,100 ±$17,583 | $445,700 | +$42,151 |
| Median gross rent | $1,204 ±$78 | $1,605 | −$108 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.1% ±13.1 pts | 39.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,151 ±$179 | $2,436 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.8% ±5.4 pts | 77.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.2% ±5.4 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,810 ±236 | 257,260 | +414 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±5.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.9% ±5.9 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±2.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.3% ±6.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Perkasie building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Perkasie in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Perkasie work and get to work?
77.3% of Perkasie's workers drive alone and 16.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes.
| Measure | Perkasie | Bucks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 77.6% ±2.8 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±2.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3% ±4.0 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±2.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.3% ±3.1 pts | 19.6% | +12.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.9 min ±2.3 | 29.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Perkasie?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Perkasie (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $77,180 (Tract 1024.01) to $103,707 (Tract 1024.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1024.02Bucks County | 5,142 | $103,707 |
| Tract 1024.01Bucks County | 4,074 | $77,180 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Perkasie) · Census block assignment files
How does Perkasie compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Perkasie is the 3,371st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 78th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Perkasie ranks 553rd of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 78th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 400th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 295th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 553rd | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 493rd | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 277th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 665th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 1,111th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 359th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,825th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,627th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 504th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 583rd | 2,156 |
Perkasie's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Perkasie with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Perkasie?
14 of the 57 figures for Perkasie on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Perkasie are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Perkasie.