South Heidelberg township is located in Berks County Pennsylvania. South Heidelberg township has a 2024 population of 7,795. South Heidelberg township is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,668 in 2020.
The average household income in South Heidelberg township is $109,905 with a poverty rate of 7.81%. The median age in South Heidelberg township is 46.2 years: 44.8 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Heidelberg township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,558 | 85.3% |
| Black or African American | 632 | 8.22% |
| Other race | 219 | 2.85% |
| Two or more races | 191 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 88 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,834 | 2.49 | 91 | 9 |
| Married | 1,603 | 2.93 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 940 | 1.34 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Male | 220 | 3.84 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 71 | 3.79 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
91.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 345 | 6.14% |
| Associates Degree | 744 | 13.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,027 | 18.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 500 | 8.9% |
| High School Graduate | 1,842 | 32.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 186 | 3.31% |
| Some College | 973 | 17.32% |
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 | 4,692 | 4,306 | 1,296 |
| Black | 432 | 399 | 134 |
| Hispanic | 341 | 257 | 30 |
| Other Race | 173 | 103 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 98 | 34 |
| Asian | 73 | 45 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,981 | $68,125 | $55,086 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,735 | $103,571 | $80,179 |
| High School Graduate | $49,121 | $58,472 | $30,745 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,333 | $57,813 | $21,953 |
| Overall | $55,941 | $62,742 | $43,063 |
| Some College | $56,452 | $64,219 | $45,917 |
$55,941
Average Earnings
$62,742
Average Male
$43,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.76% of South Heidelberg township residents speak only English, while 6.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,197 | 462 | 7.46% |
| Black | 542 | 61 | 11.25% |
| Hispanic | 339 | 49 | 14.45% |
| Other | 149 | 42 | 28.19% |
| Multiple | 191 | 5 | 2.62% |
7.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.73%
Male Poverty Rate
6.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Heidelberg township is Other, with 28.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Heidelberg township is Multiple, with 2.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.47% |
| Some College | 8.4% |
| High School | 6.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 43.69% |
| Female Employed | 2.72% |
| Male Employed | 1.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,432 | $129,840 |
| Households | $91,944 | $109,905 |
| Married Families | $119,135 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,957 | $64,348 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
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
474
Number of Veterans
413
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 142 |
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| World War II | 23 |
| Korea | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 163 |
| 35 to 54 | 121 |
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 421 | 7.87% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 10.68% |
| Black | 36 | 6.22% |
| Other Race | 12 | 6.09% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
76.78%
Born in South Heidelberg township
97.19%
Native Born
2.81%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
97.19% of South Heidelberg township residents were born in the United States, with 76.78% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.07% 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 | 7,895 | 20 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 7,875 | 20 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 7,855 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 7,835 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 7,815 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 7,795 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 7,775 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 7,755 | 52 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 7,703 | 35 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 7,668 | 145 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 7,523 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 7,528 | 31 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 7,497 | 17 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 7,480 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 7,485 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 7,480 | -9 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 7,489 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 7,484 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 7,473 | 30 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 7,443 | 0 | 0% |