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.

Lansdale, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,011

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.3%12,608

Asian

15.3%2,906

Hispanic/Latino

8.3%1,578

Black

5.8%1,102

Two or More

4%760

Other

0.3%56

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%425

High School Diploma

22%3,018

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%674

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%1,339

Associate's Degree

7.6%1,035

Bachelor's Degree

26.7%3,657

Master's Degree

10.1%1,388

Professional Degree

1.1%145

Doctorate

1.9%254

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

39.8%

Graduate+

13.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$343,800

Median Renti

$1,470

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.3%4,051

Renter-Occupied

44.7%3,279

Total Units

7,523

Homeownership

55.3%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%57

$100K–$150K

0.4%16

$150K–$200K

7.5%302

$200K–$300K

22.7%919

$300K–$500K

59.5%2,410

$500K–$1M

7.7%311

$1M+

0.9%36

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

140

$1,000–$1,250

754

$1,250–$1,500

653

$1,500–$2,000

669

$2,000+

831

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%64

2010–2019

8%604

2000–2009

2.1%156

1990–1999

2.4%180

1980–1989

5.6%418

1970–1979

8.3%626

1960–1969

19%1,429

1950–1959

21.1%1,587

1940–1949

6.8%513

1939 or earlier

25.9%1,946

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50%3,664

Electricity

25.1%1,837

Fuel Oil

21.1%1,546

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%107

Other

1.4%102

No Fuel

0.6%41

Wood

0.5%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,229

Mean Household Incomei

$113,881

Per Capita Incomei

$45,259

Poverty Ratei

11%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

10,625

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

124

Residentsi

221

Avg. Tenant Renti

$469/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers76 homes71% occupied$417/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 848 homes99% occupied$551/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,229/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

78.6%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

18.6%

Low income$44K–$71K/yr

2.8%

Who Receives This Housing

77.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

58.1% of subsidized households are minority

29.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

673(4.5% of civilian adults)