Lower Alsace township is located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Lower Alsace township has a 2024 population of 4,841. Lower Alsace township is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,743 in 2020.
The average household income in Lower Alsace township is $87,250 with a poverty rate of 13.54%. The median age in Lower Alsace township is 39.9 years: 38.8 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lower Alsace township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,835 | 80.28% |
| Two or more races | 633 | 13.25% |
| Other race | 140 | 2.93% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 2.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.25% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,849 | 2.58 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Married | 928 | 3.42 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Non Family | 665 | 1.11 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Female | 198 | 3.43 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Male | 58 | 3.19 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
74.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 187 | 5.49% |
| Associates Degree | 365 | 10.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 398 | 11.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 329 | 9.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,443 | 42.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 2.32% |
| Some College | 605 | 17.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,540 | 2,401 | 656 |
| Hispanic | 652 | 525 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 332 | 300 | 37 |
| Black | 109 | 109 | 18 |
| Other Race | 102 | 102 | 8 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,864 | $103,026 | $50,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,500 | $0 | $69,792 |
| High School Graduate | $37,045 | $36,687 | $40,069 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,390 | $33,284 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,172 | $48,920 | $35,377 |
| Some College | $32,068 | $52,028 | $30,193 |
$40,172
Average Earnings
$48,920
Average Male
$35,377
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.74% of Lower Alsace township residents speak only English, while 15.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,470 | 305 | 8.79% |
| Hispanic | 961 | 197 | 20.5% |
| Multiple | 633 | 194 | 30.65% |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 100% |
| Native | 18 | 18 | 100% |
13.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.69%
Male Poverty Rate
12.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lower Alsace township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lower Alsace township is White, with 8.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.95% |
| Some College | 12.78% |
| High School | 9.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 10.28% |
| Male Employed | 9.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,211 | $100,308 |
| Households | $68,789 | $87,250 |
| Married Families | $98,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,048 | $54,635 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
273
Number of Veterans
228
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Vietnam | 80 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 6.72% |
| Other Race | 61 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 7.99% |
| Black | 6 | 5.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.52%
Born in Lower Alsace township
91.23%
Native Born
8.77%
Foreign Born
3.68%
Non Citizen
5.09%
Naturalized
91.23% of Lower Alsace township residents were born in the United States, with 73.52% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,866 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 4,861 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 4,856 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 4,851 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 4,846 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 4,841 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 4,836 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 4,831 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 4,836 | 93 | 1.96% |
| 2020 | 4,743 | 14 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 4,729 | 84 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 4,645 | 18 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 4,627 | 14 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 4,613 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 4,615 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 4,619 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 4,626 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 4,628 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 4,624 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 4,618 | 0 | 0% |