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.

Lower Salford, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,137

Median Agei

46.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.6%12,679

Black

7.3%1,182

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%902

Asian

5.4%873

Two or More

3%482

Other

0.1%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%487

High School Diploma

20%2,308

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%567

Some College (1+ yr)

6.5%752

Associate's Degree

7%806

Bachelor's Degree

32.7%3,776

Master's Degree

16.8%1,939

Professional Degree

3.3%381

Doctorate

1.5%169

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

54.2%

Graduate+

21.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$509,200

Median Renti

$1,719

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.4%4,515

Renter-Occupied

26.6%1,636

Total Units

6,330

Homeownership

73.4%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%30

$100K–$150K

1.5%68

$150K–$200K

2.8%125

$200K–$300K

7%314

$300K–$500K

37%1,672

$500K–$1M

46.9%2,117

$1M+

4.2%189

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

115

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

226

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

569

$2,000+

448

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%82

2010–2019

5.4%339

2000–2009

16.8%1,063

1990–1999

18.3%1,156

1980–1989

21.7%1,374

1970–1979

14.1%890

1960–1969

7.6%478

1950–1959

4.8%302

1940–1949

1.1%69

1939 or earlier

9.1%577

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

33.8%2,076

Electricity

30.1%1,853

Fuel Oil

18.3%1,128

Bottled/LP Gas

14.9%917

No Fuel

1.2%71

Other

1.1%66

Wood

0.7%40

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$146,481

Mean Household Incomei

$178,745

Per Capita Incomei

$69,263

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

8,861

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%278

$10K–$15K

0.7%42

$15K–$20K

1.4%85

$20K–$25K

1.8%111

$25K–$30K

1.3%77

$30K–$35K

2.4%148

$35K–$40K

1.5%90

$40K–$45K

1.2%71

$45K–$50K

2.1%130

$50K–$60K

4%243

$60K–$75K

4.2%261

$75K–$100K

8%492

$100K–$125K

8.4%518

$125K–$150K

9.1%561

$150K–$200K

14%860

$200K+

35.5%2,184

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6874.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

126

China

Korea

Philippines

Poland

United Kingdom

Canada

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,468

Avg. Commutei

28.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,594

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

499(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.9%Insured

1.1%Uninsured