Perkasie, PA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    9,216
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.6
    3.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.69%
    13.8% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $93,845
    5.66% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $372,100
    9.86% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    5,782
    2.79% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Perkasie, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.8% of the residents in Perkasie, PA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Perkasie, PA was $372,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.8%.

    Most people in Perkasie, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Perkasie, PA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Perkasie, PA is home to a population of 9.22k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.25% of Perkasie, PA residents were born outside of the country (207 people).

    In 2024, there were 36.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.24k people) in Perkasie, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 227 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 213 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.8% of Perkasie, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Perkasie, PA was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Perkasie, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      8.24k ± 303
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      227 ± 247
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      213 ± 122
    4.75%
    Hispanic Population
    438 people

    In 2024, there were 36.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.24k people) in Perkasie, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 227 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 213 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.75% of the people in Perkasie, PA are hispanic (438 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Perkasie, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.25%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    207 people
    3.12%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    286 people

    As of 2024, 2.25% of Perkasie, PA residents (207 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Perkasie, PA was 3.12%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      149 ± 84
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      99 ± 91
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      10 ± 20

    Perkasie, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Perkasie, PA.

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    Health

    96% of the population of Perkasie, PA has health coverage, with 60.9% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 25.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.96%
    Uninsured
    60.9%
    Employer Coverage
    12%
    Medicaid
    10.1%
    Medicare
    11.9%
    Non-Group
    1.14%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Perkasie, PA grew by 43.6% from 2.76% to 3.96%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Perkasie, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Perkasie, PA employs 5.78k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Perkasie, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (841 people), Retail Trade (808 people), and Manufacturing (793 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($148,277), Information ($103,500), and Public Administration ($78,333).

    Employment

    Occupations

    5.78k
    2024 Value
    ± 539
    2.79%
    1 Year growth
    ± 12.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Perkasie, PA grew at a rate of 2.79%, from 5.63k employees to 5.78k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Perkasie, PA, are Sales & Related Occupations (563 people), Management Occupations (535 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (475 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Perkasie, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    5.78k
    2024 Value
    ± 539
    2.79%
    1 Year growth
    ± 12.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Perkasie, PA grew at a rate of 2.79%, from 5.63k employees to 5.78k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Perkasie, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (841 people), Retail Trade (808 people), and Manufacturing (793 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Perkasie, PA, though some of these residents may live in Perkasie, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $61,300
    Median earning men ± $5,000
    $48,231
    Median earning women ± $6,101

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($103,500), Wholesale Trade ($95,667), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,740).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($89,643), Public Administration ($77,813), and Construction ($70,104).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Perkasie, PA was $372,100 in 2024, which is 1.12 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $338,700 to $372,100, a 9.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Perkasie, PA is 67.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Perkasie, PA have an average commute time of 28.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Perkasie, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $372,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,583
    $2,496
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$291

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Perkasie, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Perkasie, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    67.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.8% of the housing units in Perkasie, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Perkasie, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $93,845
    Median Household Income
    ± $10,968
    3.68k
    Number of Households
    ± 415

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.68k households in Perkasie, PA declined from $93,845 from the previous year's value of $99,474.

    The following chart displays the households in Perkasie, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Perkasie, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.3%)
    3. Carpooled (4.15%)

    In 2024, 77.3% of workers in Perkasie, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.3%) and those who carpooled to work (4.15%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    28.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Perkasie, PA have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.69% of the workforce in Perkasie, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Perkasie, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Perkasie, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Perkasie, PA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    6.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Perkasie, PA (614 out of 9.18k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Perkasie, PA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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