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.

Nazareth, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,043

Median Agei

45.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.3%4,972

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%487

Two or More

4.7%286

Black

3%179

Asian

2%119

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%82

High School Diploma

35.8%1,657

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%253

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%594

Associate's Degree

11.8%545

Bachelor's Degree

20.1%928

Master's Degree

5.1%234

Professional Degree

0.8%37

Doctorate

0.9%41

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

26.8%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$240,300

Median Renti

$1,168

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

41.8%1,252

Renter-Occupied

58.2%1,742

Total Units

3,326

Homeownership

41.8%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%25

$50K–$100K

1.7%21

$100K–$150K

7.9%99

$150K–$200K

16.5%207

$200K–$300K

37.6%471

$300K–$500K

27%338

$500K–$1M

4.6%57

$1M+

2.7%34

Rent Distribution

Under $500

136

$500–$750

134

$750–$1,000

131

$1,000–$1,250

674

$1,250–$1,500

231

$1,500–$2,000

199

$2,000+

202

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%14

2010–2019

4.5%150

2000–2009

3.9%131

1990–1999

0.7%23

1980–1989

4.7%155

1970–1979

7.8%261

1960–1969

7.3%242

1950–1959

7%234

1940–1949

9.8%326

1939 or earlier

53.8%1,790

Heating Fuel

Electricity

33%989

Utility Gas

31.8%951

Fuel Oil

30.3%908

No Fuel

3%91

Bottled/LP Gas

1%29

Wood

0.5%15

Other

0.4%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,855

Mean Household Incomei

$80,652

Per Capita Incomei

$40,299

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

3,120

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

170

Residentsi

173

Avg. Tenant Renti

$431/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing75 homes97% occupied$434/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers95 homes63% occupied$429/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,855/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

73.1%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

25.6%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

66.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12.7% of subsidized households are minority

52.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

233(4.7% of civilian adults)