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Riegelsville, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Riegelsville, Pennsylvania had a total population of 860, the 1064th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $93,750, which is 20% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Riegelsville Quick Facts

Population 860
Median Household Income $93,750
Median Home Value $342,000
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
Median Age 44.9 years
Homeownership Rate 77.2%
Affordability Ratio 3.6x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%
High School Graduation Rate 98.6%
Diversity Index 10/100
Population 860 1064th of 1,991
Median Income $93,750 top 20%
Poverty Rate 8.5% 32% lower than national
Median Home Value $342,000 top 20%

How Riegelsville Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population823860+4.5%
Median household income$92,917$93,750+0.9%
Median home value$317,500$342,000+7.7%

How Riegelsville Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.4%
$25K-$50K 11.9%
$50K-$100K 30.0%
$100K+ 47.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.4%
$10K-$15K
2.6%
$15K-$20K
0.8%
$20K-$25K
2.6%
$25K-$30K
1.8%
$30K-$35K
3.4%
$35K-$40K
2.1%
$40K-$45K
3.1%
$45K-$50K
1.6%
$50K-$60K
4.4%
$60K-$75K
8.8%
$75K-$100K
16.8%
$100K-$125K
13.5%
$125K-$150K
13.5%
$150K-$200K
10.9%
$200K+
9.8%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
64.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,170/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

10out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Riegelsville Rankings in Pennsylvania

#1064 Population of 1,991
#364 Median Income of 1,854
#293 Education of 1,987
#198 Home Value of 1,871

Other Cities in Bucks County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Levittown 50,926 $105,071 7.0% $341,300
Bristol 9,902 $76,042 8.6% $271,100
Morrisville 9,752 $99,526 8.6% $292,200
Croydon 9,684 $70,308 10.9% $293,700
Quakertown 9,319 $85,959 10.2% $278,500
Perkasie 9,216 $93,845 6.7% $372,100
Fairless Hills 8,827 $80,807 13.2% $358,800
Doylestown 8,341 $99,322 5.5% $527,700
Richboro 6,963 $159,007 0.8% $559,700
Newtown Grant 6,193 $168,750 4.8% $583,600

Cities Similar to Riegelsville

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
East Prospect853$93,438$219,70023.8%3.6%
York Springs865$92,750$183,50016.8%8.1%
Penn State Berks872N/AN/A0.0%N/A
Davidsville826N/A$215,20032.1%7.5%
Farmington826N/AN/A31.5%87.1%

A note before these figures: with a population of 860, Riegelsville'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

Riegelsville is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Bucks County. The total population is 860. It ranks as the 1064th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Riegelsville is 44.9 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 12.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Riegelsville is $93,750. This is 20% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $342,000. Housing costs are 34% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Riegelsville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

41.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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 98.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Riegelsville, 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 Riegelsville, Pennsylvania?

Riegelsville, Pennsylvania has a population of 860 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Riegelsville, PA?

The median household income in Riegelsville is $93,750, which is 16% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Riegelsville, PA?

The poverty rate in Riegelsville is 8.5%. This means approximately 73 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Riegelsville, Pennsylvania?

Riegelsville's population is 94.5% White, 0.0% Black, 1.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Riegelsville, PA?

The median home value in Riegelsville is $342,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

How educated is Riegelsville, Pennsylvania?

41.9% of adults (25+) in Riegelsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.