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.

Collegeville, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,247

Median Agei

24.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76%3,988

Asian

6.8%358

Two or More

6.2%327

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%294

Black

5.3%280

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%209

High School Diploma

14.8%380

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%72

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%240

Associate's Degree

6%153

Bachelor's Degree

38.3%982

Master's Degree

10.7%275

Professional Degree

1.5%38

Doctorate

4.6%118

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

55.2%

Graduate+

16.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$443,000

Median Renti

$1,437

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.8%1,224

Renter-Occupied

24.2%390

Total Units

1,655

Homeownership

75.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.5%67

$150K–$200K

2.7%33

$200K–$300K

11.9%146

$300K–$500K

44.2%541

$500K–$1M

35.7%437

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

130

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

115

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%26

2010–2019

3%50

2000–2009

3.1%52

1990–1999

23.7%393

1980–1989

11%182

1970–1979

11.4%188

1960–1969

24%397

1950–1959

14.4%238

1940–1949

3%50

1939 or earlier

4.8%79

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

45.5%735

Electricity

31.1%502

Fuel Oil

18.8%303

Bottled/LP Gas

4.2%67

Coal

0.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,466

Mean Household Incomei

$143,820

Per Capita Incomei

$47,844

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

2,988

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

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

811/PRAC4 homes

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

99(2.1% of civilian adults)