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.

Ambler, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,847

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.4%5,094

Black

13.7%939

Hispanic/Latino

7.1%486

Asian

2.5%173

Two or More

1.7%114

Other

0.6%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%110

High School Diploma

18.7%894

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%184

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%672

Associate's Degree

9%428

Bachelor's Degree

31.1%1,485

Master's Degree

13.6%649

Professional Degree

1.4%68

Doctorate

1.6%75

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

47.7%

Graduate+

16.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$377,300

Median Renti

$1,447

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.6%1,340

Renter-Occupied

50.4%1,359

Total Units

2,864

Homeownership

49.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.3%71

$50K–$100K

2.3%31

$150K–$200K

1.4%19

$200K–$300K

13%174

$300K–$500K

60.8%815

$500K–$1M

17.2%230

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

121

$1,250–$1,500

471

$1,500–$2,000

381

$2,000+

120

Year Built

2020 or later

5.7%162

2010–2019

3.1%90

2000–2009

1.6%46

1990–1999

0.3%8

1980–1989

5.1%145

1970–1979

9.1%261

1960–1969

10.6%303

1950–1959

24.2%692

1940–1949

5.9%168

1939 or earlier

34.5%989

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.9%1,699

Electricity

21.3%574

Fuel Oil

13.5%365

Other

1.5%41

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%19

No Fuel

0%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,394

Mean Household Incomei

$102,280

Per Capita Incomei

$41,670

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

3,708

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$499/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers34 homes71% occupied$499/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,394/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

73%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

23%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

85% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

81% of subsidized households are minority

39% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

170(3.2% of civilian adults)