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.

Atglen, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,272

Median Agei

33.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.2%995

Hispanic/Latino

8.3%105

Two or More

7.9%100

Black

4.5%57

Asian

1.2%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%34

High School Diploma

33.3%252

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%59

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%63

Associate's Degree

5.7%43

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%151

Master's Degree

7.8%59

Professional Degree

1.3%10

Doctorate

2.8%21

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

31.8%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$338,800

Median Renti

$1,161

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.1%325

Renter-Occupied

16.9%66

Total Units

400

Homeownership

83.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%4

$50K–$100K

3.1%10

$100K–$150K

1.5%5

$150K–$200K

8%26

$200K–$300K

21.2%69

$300K–$500K

61.5%200

$500K–$1M

2.5%8

$1M+

0.9%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.8%11

2000–2009

19.5%78

1990–1999

35%140

1980–1989

7.5%30

1970–1979

4%16

1960–1969

3.5%14

1950–1959

5.8%23

1940–1949

2.5%10

1939 or earlier

19.5%78

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

48.8%191

Electricity

25.3%99

Fuel Oil

11.3%44

Bottled/LP Gas

9.7%38

No Fuel

1.8%7

Coal

1%4

Wood

1%4

Other

1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$120,417

Mean Household Incomei

$132,129

Per Capita Incomei

$41,112

Poverty Ratei

13.8%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

770

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

106

Avg. Tenant Renti

$379/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 835 homes95% occupied$379/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $120,417/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

81%

Very low income$36K–$60K/yr

19%

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72% of subsidized households are minority

8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

13% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

40(4.5% of civilian adults)