Dryville, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dryville, Pennsylvania had a total population of 256, the 1645th largest community in Pennsylvania. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Dryville Quick Facts
How Dryville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 198 | 256 | +29.3% |
| Median home value | $226,700 | $234,800 | +3.6% |
How Dryville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Dryville Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Berks County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 95,242 | $44,091 | 28.7% | $121,300 |
| Wyomissing | 11,172 | $93,203 | 7.3% | $339,900 |
| Blandon | 7,357 | $109,417 | 5.2% | $290,700 |
| Shillington | 5,492 | $79,922 | 16.7% | $203,500 |
| Pennside | 5,407 | $77,192 | 6.1% | $207,600 |
| Whitfield | 5,226 | $126,740 | 6.1% | $311,700 |
| Birdsboro | 5,116 | $86,290 | 18.1% | $224,000 |
| Lorane | 4,601 | $84,293 | 6.5% | $259,900 |
| Reiffton | 4,575 | $128,750 | 3.9% | $318,500 |
| West Reading | 4,562 | $65,885 | 14.8% | $173,100 |
Cities Similar to Dryville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belsano | 257 | N/A | $95,800 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| Laurelton | 258 | $67,188 | $151,700 | 10.2% | 24.4% |
| Maitland | 253 | $77,564 | $118,600 | 27.7% | 0.0% |
| Mill Run | 253 | $86,771 | $74,700 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Jamison City | 260 | $82,083 | $203,600 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 256, Dryville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Dryville is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Berks County. The total population is 256. It ranks as the 1645th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dryville is 58.3 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 2.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Dryville. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Dryville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $234,800. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $254,500. 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Dryville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.6%.
Education
15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Dryville, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dryville, Pennsylvania?
Dryville, Pennsylvania has a population of 256 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Dryville, PA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Dryville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Dryville, PA?
The ACS sample for Dryville recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Dryville, Pennsylvania?
Dryville's population is 91.4% White, 0.0% Black, 8.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Dryville, PA?
The median home value in Dryville is $234,800.
How educated is Dryville, Pennsylvania?
15.0% of adults (25+) in Dryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.