Borough · Pennsylvania
Quakertown, Pennsylvania
Quakertown, borough, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Quakertown had 9,235 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,359 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,319 (±32). GEOID 4263048.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,235
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,359 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,319 ±32
Median household income
$85,959
±$11,322 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$278,500
±$12,371 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,321
±$141 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Quakertown and what county is it in?
Quakertown is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 4,599 residents per square mile in 2020.
Quakertown 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 Quakertown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,235 people lived in Quakertown on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 9,359 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,319 (±32).
| Measure | Quakertown | Bucks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,319 ±32 | 647,461 | +492 |
| Households | 3,541 ±278 | 249,187 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.19 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,696 ±277 | 257,260 | no clear change |
Quakertown's population since 2000
From 8,931 in 2000 to 9,235 in 2025: up 3.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Quakertown 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 Quakertown?
The median resident of Quakertown is 37.2 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.7%. 10.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Quakertown | Bucks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 ±1.4 | 44.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±1.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8% ±3.9 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±4.1 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.7% ±9.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.4% ±9.2 pts | 79.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.1 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±3.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.8% ±5.3 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.6% ±8.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±2.1 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7% ±2.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9% ±5.7 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±2.7 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.3% ±3.6 pts | 44.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7% ±2.3 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.1% ±3.1 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.6 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 Quakertown earn?
Half of Quakertown's 3,541 households earn less than $85,959 a year (±$11,322), against $114,764 in Bucks County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $76,670 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Quakertown | Bucks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,959 ±$11,322 | $114,764 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,810 ±$7,731 | $150,981 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,363 ±$4,043 | $59,022 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2% ±3.8 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.3% ±5.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.2% ±4.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% ±2.0 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9% ±2.4 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 Quakertown?
Owners occupy 54.9% of Quakertown's occupied homes and renters 45.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,500 by its owner (±$12,371). The median renter pays $1,321 a month including utilities, and 27.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Quakertown | Bucks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $278,500 ±$12,371 | $445,700 | +$42,453 |
| Median gross rent | $1,321 ±$141 | $1,605 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.6% ±8.8 pts | 39.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,795 ±$62 | $2,436 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.9% ±5.6 pts | 77.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.1% ±5.6 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,696 ±277 | 257,260 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±5.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 34.8% ±4.5 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±1.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.1% ±3.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% ±3.0 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 Quakertown building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Quakertown in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Quakertown work and get to work?
72.4% of Quakertown's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Quakertown | Bucks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.2% ±5.0 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±2.9 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.4% ±4.2 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6% ±1.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 7.1% ±3.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4% ±3.4 pts | 19.6% | +10.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min ±2.1 | 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 Quakertown?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Quakertown (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $78,125 (Tract 1031.01) to $88,833 (Tract 1031.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1031.03Bucks County | 5,272 | $87,537 |
| Tract 1031.01Bucks County | 2,230 | $78,125 |
| Tract 1031.02Bucks County | 1,817 | $88,833 |
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 Quakertown) · Census block assignment files
How does Quakertown compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Quakertown is the 3,398th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 82nd-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Quakertown ranks 779th 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 | 82nd | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,173rd | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 177th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 779th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,073rd | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 648th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 513th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 704th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,322nd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,857th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,941st | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 665th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,354th | 2,156 |
Quakertown's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Quakertown 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 Quakertown?
12 of the 57 figures for Quakertown 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 Quakertown 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 Quakertown.