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.

Hatfield, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,502

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68%2,382

Asian

15.2%534

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%229

Two or More

6%211

Black

3.7%128

Other

0.5%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%64

High School Diploma

18.3%433

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%123

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%467

Associate's Degree

13.4%319

Bachelor's Degree

25.9%614

Master's Degree

7.3%172

Professional Degree

0.6%15

Doctorate

0.9%22

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

34.7%

Graduate+

8.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$364,400

Median Renti

$1,244

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.4%674

Renter-Occupied

51.6%718

Total Units

1,403

Homeownership

48.4%

Vacancy Rate

0.8%

Home Values

$150K–$200K

2.2%15

$200K–$300K

11.9%80

$300K–$500K

72.1%486

$500K–$1M

13.8%93

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

233

$1,250–$1,500

192

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

7.8%110

2010–2019

1.2%17

2000–2009

11.5%161

1990–1999

1.1%15

1980–1989

11.7%164

1970–1979

20.2%283

1960–1969

12.1%170

1950–1959

12%169

1940–1949

5.8%81

1939 or earlier

16.6%233

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

41.6%579

Fuel Oil

28.7%399

Electricity

27.1%377

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,962

Mean Household Incomei

$98,289

Per Capita Incomei

$38,911

Poverty Ratei

6.9%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

2,186

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 Vouchers5 homes

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

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

95(3.6% of civilian adults)