Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Plumstead, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,154

Median Agei

43.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.2%12,477

Asian

3.5%491

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%404

Two or More

2.7%389

Black

2.3%331

Other

0.2%34

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%133

High School Diploma

17%1,723

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%427

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%1,051

Associate's Degree

8.4%853

Bachelor's Degree

33%3,339

Master's Degree

17.3%1,746

Professional Degree

4.4%441

Doctorate

1.3%128

HS or Higher

97.3%

BA or Higher

55.9%

Graduate+

22.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$572,900

Median Renti

$2,222

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.1%4,656

Renter-Occupied

9.9%510

Total Units

5,379

Homeownership

90.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%109

$50K–$100K

0.6%26

$100K–$150K

0.8%35

$200K–$300K

3.8%177

$300K–$500K

33.2%1,546

$500K–$1M

51.8%2,411

$1M+

7.6%352

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

317

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%82

2010–2019

11.7%627

2000–2009

15.2%819

1990–1999

37.4%2,010

1980–1989

10.3%553

1970–1979

4.2%226

1960–1969

5.5%294

1950–1959

4.1%218

1940–1949

0.2%12

1939 or earlier

10%538

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

39.6%2,045

Fuel Oil

26.4%1,364

Electricity

17.6%909

Bottled/LP Gas

11.7%603

Other

2.2%114

Wood

2.2%112

No Fuel

0.4%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$138,259

Mean Household Incomei

$193,985

Per Capita Incomei

$71,397

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

8,385

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.9%49

$10K–$15K

1.2%60

$15K–$20K

0.5%27

$20K–$25K

2.1%110

$25K–$30K

3.1%160

$30K–$35K

0.6%31

$35K–$40K

2.4%124

$40K–$45K

3.5%181

$45K–$50K

1.4%72

$50K–$60K

3.3%172

$60K–$75K

5.1%262

$75K–$100K

7.9%407

$100K–$125K

11.1%574

$125K–$150K

11.7%607

$150K–$200K

10.7%554

$200K+

34.4%1,776

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,0587.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

146

India

126

Mexico

China

Korea

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,830

Avg. Commutei

31.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,044

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

413(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured