Quakertown Population

1850–2026

9,211

2026 projection

1.6% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Quakertown. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,211-240.26%
20259,235-370.40%
20249,272-210.23%
20239,293-120.13%
20229,305-580.62%
20219,363+40.04%
20209,359+220.24%
20199,337+320.34%
20189,305+380.41%
20179,267+520.56%

Showing 10 of 33 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Quakertown has a population change lower than Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Pennsylvania+0.5%
  • Bucks County+0.3%
  • Quakertown−1.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Quakertown Demographics

37.2median age

Median age

Female37.5 yrs
Male36.7 yrs

Adults

7,436
1,751 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults5,685 other adults

Sex

Female 50.2% · 4,674Male 49.8% · 4,645

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 93 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Quakertown Income

$85,959median household income

Median household income

$85,959

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$51,200

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.2%

About 1 in 10 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Quakertown Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%40%41%
Never married42%46%38%
Divorced11%10%12%
Widowed5%4%6%
Separated2%1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201