Pughtown, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pughtown, Pennsylvania had a total population of 1,125, the 936th largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $171,500, which is 120% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 120% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Pennsylvania.
- 69.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Pennsylvania.
Pughtown Quick Facts
How Pughtown 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 | 1,047 | 1,125 | +7.4% |
| Median household income | $160,714 | $171,500 | +6.7% |
| Median home value | $422,000 | $433,100 | +2.6% |
How Pughtown 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+)
Pughtown Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Chester County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester | 20,666 | $78,385 | 20.4% | $490,700 |
| Phoenixville | 19,452 | $102,138 | 8.2% | $369,600 |
| Coatesville | 13,353 | $59,256 | 18.1% | $194,000 |
| Downingtown | 8,255 | $96,228 | 5.6% | $353,800 |
| Lionville | 7,683 | $100,582 | 4.5% | $438,700 |
| Exton | 6,772 | $120,697 | 3.2% | $554,200 |
| Paoli | 6,362 | $138,396 | 3.8% | $481,200 |
| Kennett Square | 6,243 | $80,505 | 5.3% | $402,700 |
| Chesterbrook | 5,839 | $124,295 | 7.5% | $453,400 |
| Oxford | 5,825 | $67,733 | 23.7% | $313,800 |
Cities Similar to Pughtown
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilworthtown | 1,090 | $176,667 | $569,800 | 83.0% | 4.1% |
| DeSales University | 1,052 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 85.7% |
| Bryn Athyn | 1,143 | $143,125 | $678,100 | 68.5% | 0.3% |
| Misericordia University | 1,011 | N/A | N/A | 9.7% | N/A |
| Bradford Woods | 1,194 | $153,125 | $508,300 | 72.8% | 1.9% |
Population Overview
Pughtown is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Chester County. The total population is 1,125. It ranks as the 936th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pughtown is 41.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.9 years. With 32.8% of the population under 18, Pughtown has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Pughtown is $171,500. This is 120% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 112% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Pughtown. 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 unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $433,100. Housing costs are 70% higher than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Pughtown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Pughtown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.7%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.
Education
69.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Pughtown in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 97% higher 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 98.3%. Notably, 26.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Pughtown, 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 Pughtown, Pennsylvania?
Pughtown, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,125 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Pughtown, PA?
The median household income in Pughtown is $171,500, which is 112% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Pughtown, PA?
The ACS sample for Pughtown 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 Pughtown, Pennsylvania?
Pughtown's population is 96.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.7% Asian.
What is the median home value in Pughtown, PA?
The median home value in Pughtown is $433,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.
How educated is Pughtown, Pennsylvania?
69.3% of adults (25+) in Pughtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 26.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.