Borough · Pennsylvania
Souderton, Pennsylvania
Souderton, borough, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Souderton had 7,288 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,191 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,181 (±30). GEOID 4271856.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,288
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,191 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,181 ±30
Median household income
$93,537
±$5,643 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$320,900
±$17,927 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,297
±$94 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Souderton and what county is it in?
Souderton is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 6,415 residents per square mile in 2020.
Souderton 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 Souderton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,288 people lived in Souderton on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 7,191 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,181 (±30).
| Measure | Souderton | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,181 ±30 | 867,573 | +219 |
| Households | 2,781 ±181 | 335,505 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.17 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,854 ±185 | 350,351 | no clear change |
Souderton's population since 2000
From 6,730 in 2000 to 7,288 in 2025: up 8.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Souderton 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 Souderton?
The median resident of Souderton is 39.6 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.3%. 14.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Souderton | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 ±4.0 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±3.6 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.1% ±2.4 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±2.9 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.3% ±6.3 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.1% ±6.9 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±3.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.5% ±6.3 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.9% ±7.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±2.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2% ±3.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9% ±5.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7% ±3.3 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.0% ±4.3 pts | 53.0% | +6.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.2% ±3.2 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.3% ±4.0 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 Souderton earn?
Half of Souderton's 2,781 households earn less than $93,537 a year (±$5,643), against $113,915 in Montgomery County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $82,977 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Souderton | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,537 ±$5,643 | $113,915 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $117,051 ±$14,335 | $158,091 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,744 ±$6,222 | $62,159 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1% ±6.1 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.4% ±15.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.8% ±4.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±1.3 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6% ±1.7 pts | 94.3% | – |
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 Souderton?
Owners occupy 62.0% of Souderton's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $320,900 by its owner (±$17,927). The median renter pays $1,297 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Souderton | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $320,900 ±$17,927 | $436,700 | +$40,425 |
| Median gross rent | $1,297 ±$94 | $1,683 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7% ±9.3 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,035 ±$174 | $2,441 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.0% ±4.7 pts | 71.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.0% ±4.7 pts | 28.6% | – |
| Housing units | 2,854 ±185 | 350,351 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% ±4.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 38.2% ±5.0 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±2.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.8% ±2.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.5% ±4.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% ±3.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
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 Souderton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Souderton 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 Souderton work and get to work?
83.3% of Souderton's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Souderton | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.7% ±3.7 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±2.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.3% ±3.3 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±2.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±1.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±2.7 pts | 23.3% | +6.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min ±2.9 | 27.8 min | +5.9 min |
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 Souderton?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Souderton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $91,765 (Tract 2072.02) to $96,823 (Tract 2072.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2072.02Montgomery County | 4,807 | $91,765 |
| Tract 2072.01Montgomery County | 2,374 | $96,823 |
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 Souderton) · Census block assignment files
How does Souderton compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Souderton is the 3,973rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 115th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Souderton ranks 560th 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 | 115th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 264th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 73rd | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 560th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 639th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 441st | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 547th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 712th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 717th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,632nd | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,785th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,287th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 528th | 2,156 |
Souderton's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Souderton 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 Souderton?
13 of the 57 figures for Souderton 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 Souderton 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 Souderton.