Birdsboro borough, PA Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Birdsboro borough?

Per Capita income in Birdsboro borough is $34,694.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Birdsboro borough?

Median Family Income in Birdsboro borough is $84,583.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Birdsboro borough?

Median Household Income in Birdsboro borough is $73,798.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Birdsboro borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Birdsboro borough is 11.9%.Women in Birdsboro borough earn 88.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Birdsboro borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Birdsboro borough is 0.38.

Q: What is the Total Population of Birdsboro borough?

Total Population of Birdsboro borough is 5,106.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Birdsboro borough?

Total Male Population of Birdsboro borough is 2,738.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Birdsboro borough?

Total Female Population of Birdsboro borough is 2,368.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Birdsboro borough?

There are 115.62 Males per 100 Females in Birdsboro borough.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Birdsboro borough?

There are 86.49 Females per 100 Males in Birdsboro borough.

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Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Birdsboro borough Overview

$34,694

PER CAPITA INCOME

$84,583

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$73,798

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

11.9%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

88.1¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.38

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

5,106

TOTAL POPULATION

2,738

MALE POPULATION

2,368

FEMALE POPULATION

115.62

MALES / 100 FEMALES

86.49

FEMALES / 100 MALES

38.1

MEDIAN AGE

2.8

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.2

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

3,058

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

74.0%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

6.1%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Income in Birdsboro borough

Income Overview in Birdsboro borough

Per Capita Income in Birdsboro borough is $34,694, while median incomes of families and households are $84,583 and $73,798 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	5,106	$34,694
Median Family Income	1,460	$84,583
Mean Family Income	1,460	$87,454
Median Household Income	2,269	$73,798
Mean Household Income	2,269	$78,518
Income Deficit	1,460	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	5,106	11.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	5,106	88.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	5,106	0.38

Earnings by Sex in Birdsboro borough

Average Earnings in Birdsboro borough are $40,308, $42,074 for men and $37,076 for women, a difference of 11.9%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	1,753 (58.7%)	$42,074
Female	1,232 (41.3%)	$37,076
Total	2,985 (100.0%)	$40,308

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Birdsboro borough

The most common earnings brackets in Birdsboro borough are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (211 | 12.0%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (148 | 12.0%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	82 (4.7%)	22 (1.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999	43 (2.5%)	14 (1.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499	55 (3.1%)	15 (1.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999	108 (6.2%)	64 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	91 (7.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999	62 (3.5%)	21 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499	160 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	77 (4.4%)	42 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499	11 (0.6%)	11 (0.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999	14 (0.8%)	34 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999	11 (0.6%)	95 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999	112 (6.4%)	114 (9.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999	71 (4.1%)	148 (12.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	153 (8.7%)	41 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999	114 (6.5%)	70 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999	54 (3.1%)	79 (6.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999	72 (4.1%)	111 (9.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	155 (8.8%)	108 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	211 (12.0%)	59 (4.8%)
$100,000+	188 (10.7%)	93 (7.5%)
Total	1,753 (100.0%)	1,232 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Birdsboro borough

Average earnings in Birdsboro borough are $46,021 for men and $39,653 for women, a difference of 13.8%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $54,076, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,286. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,113, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $32,500.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$24,286	$32,500
High School Diploma	$54,076	$37,446
College or Associate's Degree	$46,612	$40,909
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$46,021	$39,653

Family Income in Birdsboro borough

Family Income Brackets in Birdsboro borough

According to the Birdsboro borough family income data, there are 479 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.8% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	31	2.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	96	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	120	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	199	13.6%
$50,000 to $74,999	197	13.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	188	12.9%
$100,000 to $149,999	479	32.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	121	8.3%
$200,000+	29	2.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Birdsboro borough

5-person families (105 | 7.2%) account for the highest median family income in Birdsboro borough with $148,125 per family, while 2-person families (788 | 54.0%) have the highest median income of $36,250 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	788 (54.0%)	$72,500
3-Person Families	325 (22.3%)	$84,087
4-Person Families	206 (14.1%)	$89,500
5-Person Families	105 (7.2%)	$148,125
6-Person Families	22 (1.5%)	$0
7+ Person Families	14 (1.0%)	$0
Total	1,460 (100.0%)	$84,583

Family Income by Number of Earners in Birdsboro borough

The median family income in Birdsboro borough is $84,583, with families comprising 3+ earners (140) having the highest median family income of $135,625, while families with no earners (224) have the lowest median family income of $37,727, accounting for 9.6% and 15.3% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	224 (15.3%)	$37,727
1 Earner	347 (23.8%)	$71,523
2 Earners	749 (51.3%)	$105,744
3+ Earners	140 (9.6%)	$135,625
Total	1,460 (100.0%)	$84,583

Household Income in Birdsboro borough

Household Income Brackets in Birdsboro borough

With 638 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Birdsboro borough, accounting for 28.1% of all households. In contrast, only 59 households (2.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	91	4.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	100	4.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	159	7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	211	9.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	354	15.6%
$50,000 to $74,999	231	10.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	290	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	638	28.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	134	5.9%
$200,000+	59	2.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Birdsboro borough

The median household income in Birdsboro borough is $73,798, with the highest median household income of $93,264 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 738 households (32.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $47,250, with 544 households (24.0%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	65 (2.9%)	$72,740
25 to 44 Years	738 (32.5%)	$93,264
45 to 64 Years	922 (40.6%)	$84,620
65+ Years	544 (24.0%)	$47,250
Total	2,269 (100.0%)	$73,798

Poverty in Birdsboro borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Birdsboro borough

With 8.7% poverty level for males and 15.5% for females among the residents of Birdsboro borough, 45 to 54 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 79 males (23.9%) and 89 females (62.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	28 (19.2%)	49 (32.5%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	50 (17.2%)	26 (16.6%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	12 (18.5%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	89 (62.7%)
25 to 34 Years	61 (12.0%)	29 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	44 (16.1%)
45 to 54 Years	79 (23.9%)	57 (20.3%)
55 to 64 Years	13 (3.1%)	49 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	7 (7.5%)	11 (6.4%)
Total	238 (8.7%)	366 (15.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Birdsboro borough

According to the poverty statistics in Birdsboro borough, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	118 (80.8%)	102 (67.5%)
5 Years	66 (100.0%)	11 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	240 (82.8%)	131 (83.4%)
12 to 14 Years	36 (100.0%)	53 (81.5%)
15 Years	42 (100.0%)	10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	24 (100.0%)	10 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	239 (100.0%)	53 (37.3%)
25 to 34 Years	448 (88.0%)	367 (92.7%)
35 to 44 Years	255 (100.0%)	230 (83.9%)
45 to 54 Years	251 (76.1%)	224 (79.7%)
55 to 64 Years	405 (96.9%)	342 (87.5%)
65 to 74 Years	290 (100.0%)	308 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	86 (92.5%)	161 (93.6%)
Total	2,500 (91.3%)	2,002 (84.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Birdsboro borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Birdsboro borough show that 1.2% or 14 of the total 1,151 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 13.9%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	699 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	351 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	87 (86.1%)	14 (13.9%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,137 (98.8%)	14 (1.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Birdsboro borough

According to the poverty data in Birdsboro borough, 36.1% or 60 single-father households and 29.4% or 42 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (43.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (29.4%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	7 (16.3%)	27 (29.3%)
1 or 2 Children	53 (43.1%)	15 (29.4%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	60 (36.1%)	42 (29.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Birdsboro borough

The poverty data for Birdsboro borough shows that 14 of the married-couple family households (1.2%) and 102 of the single-parent households (33.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (13.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 household (39.1%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	34 (25.2%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	68 (39.1%)
3 or 4 Children	14 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	14 (1.2%)	102 (33.0%)

Race in Birdsboro borough

The most populous races in Birdsboro borough are White / Caucasian (4,600 | 90.1%), Two or more Races (290 | 5.7%), and Black / African American (175 | 3.4%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	12	0.2%
Black / African American	175	3.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	85	1.7%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	4,600	90.1%
Two or more Races	290	5.7%
Some other Race	29	0.6%
Total	5,106	100.0%

Ancestry in Birdsboro borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Birdsboro borough are German (1,529 | 29.9%), Irish (737 | 14.4%), Italian (570 | 11.2%), English (344 | 6.7%), and American (249 | 4.9%), together accounting for 67.2% of all Birdsboro borough residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	249	4.9%
British	43	0.8%
Central American	11	0.2%
Colombian	12	0.2%
Czech	37	0.7%
Dutch	221	4.3%
Eastern European	35	0.7%
English	344	6.7%
European	29	0.6%
French	122	2.4%
German	1,529	29.9%
Hungarian	61	1.2%
Indian (Asian)	12	0.2%
Irish	737	14.4%
Italian	570	11.2%
Jamaican	23	0.4%
Korean	27	0.5%
Lithuanian	10	0.2%
Mexican	33	0.6%
Northern European	8	0.2%
Norwegian	10	0.2%
Panamanian	11	0.2%
Pennsylvania German	178	3.5%
Polish	239	4.7%
Puerto Rican	29	0.6%
Romanian	87	1.7%
Russian	63	1.2%
Scandinavian	18	0.4%
Scotch-Irish	23	0.4%
Scottish	30	0.6%
Serbian	30	0.6%
Slavic	10	0.2%
Slovak	57	1.1%
South American	12	0.2%
Swedish	9	0.2%
Swiss	21	0.4%
Thai	87	1.7%
Ukrainian	131	2.6%
Welsh	90	1.8%
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Immigrants in Birdsboro borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Birdsboro borough came from Europe (22 | 0.4%), Northern Europe (22 | 0.4%), Asia (12 | 0.2%), China (12 | 0.2%), and Eastern Asia (12 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.6% of all Birdsboro borough residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	12	0.2%
China	12	0.2%
Eastern Asia	12	0.2%
England	12	0.2%
Europe	22	0.4%
Northern Europe	22	0.4%
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Sex and Age in Birdsboro borough

The most populous age groups in Birdsboro borough are 25 to 29 Years (321 | 11.7%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (305 | 12.9%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	146 (5.3%)	151 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years	263 (9.6%)	95 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years	129 (4.7%)	138 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years	142 (5.2%)	72 (3.0%)
20 to 24 Years	163 (5.9%)	90 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Years	321 (11.7%)	246 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Years	188 (6.9%)	150 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years	200 (7.3%)	182 (7.7%)
40 to 44 Years	55 (2.0%)	92 (3.9%)
45 to 49 Years	219 (8.0%)	160 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years	111 (4.1%)	121 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years	105 (3.8%)	305 (12.9%)
60 to 64 Years	313 (11.4%)	86 (3.6%)
65 to 69 Years	211 (7.7%)	218 (9.2%)
70 to 74 Years	79 (2.9%)	90 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years	64 (2.3%)	88 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years	9 (0.3%)	42 (1.8%)
85 Years and over	20 (0.7%)	42 (1.8%)
Total	2,738 (100.0%)	2,368 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Birdsboro borough

Median Family Size in Birdsboro borough

The median family size in Birdsboro borough is 2.77 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,151 | 78.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.85 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (166 | 11.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.24 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	1,151 (78.8%)	2.85
Single Male/Father	166 (11.4%)	2.24
Single Female/Mother	143 (9.8%)	2.78
Total Families	1,460 (100.0%)	2.77

Median Household Size in Birdsboro borough

The median household size in Birdsboro borough is 2.25 persons per household, with single female/mother households (143 | 6.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.95 persons per household. non-family households (809 | 35.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	1,151 (50.7%)	2.87
Single Male/Father	166 (7.3%)	2.73
Single Female/Mother	143 (6.3%)	2.95
Non-family	809 (35.6%)	1.14
Total Households	2,269 (100.0%)	2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in Birdsboro borough

Out of a total of 2,269 households in Birdsboro borough, 1,460 (64.3%) are family households, while 809 (35.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 729, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 698.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	698 (30.8%)
2-Person Households	729 (32.1%)	111 (4.9%)
3-Person Households	310 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	280 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	105 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	22 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	14 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,460 (64.3%)	809 (35.6%)

Female Fertility in Birdsboro borough

Fertility by Age in Birdsboro borough

Average fertility rate in Birdsboro borough is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.6% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	21 (63.6%)	43.0
35 to 50 years	12 (36.4%)	26.0
Total	33 (100.0%)	33.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Birdsboro borough

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Birdsboro borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Birdsboro borough

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	11 (33.3%)	57.0
Graduate Degree	22 (66.7%)	118.0
Total	33 (100.0%)	33.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Birdsboro borough

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Birdsboro borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Birdsboro borough

Among the 2,851 employed individuals in Birdsboro borough, private company employees (2,092 | 73.4%), not-for-profit organizations (295 | 10.3%), and local government employees (209 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	2,092	73.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	67	2.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	163	5.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations	295	10.3%
Local Government Employees	209	7.3%
State Government Employees	10	0.4%
Federal Government Employees	15	0.5%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	2,851	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Birdsboro borough

According to the labor force statistics for Birdsboro borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,132), 74.0% or 3,058 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 187 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 96.3% or 546 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.0% or 7 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	116 (71.6%)	9 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years	231 (91.3%)	45 (19.5%)
25 to 29 Years	546 (96.3%)	26 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years	318 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	487 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	512 (83.8%)	49 (9.6%)
55 to 59 Years	292 (71.2%)	51 (17.5%)
60 to 64 Years	294 (73.7%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	238 (39.8%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	25 (9.4%)	7 (28.0%)
Total	3,058 (74.0%)	187 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Birdsboro borough

According to labor force statistics for Birdsboro borough, 85.8% of individuals (2,449) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,854) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 125 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.4% or 742 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 35.5% or 49 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	138 (63.9%)	77 (35.5%)
High School Diploma	748 (85.6%)	15 (1.7%)
College / Associate Degree	821 (87.1%)	30 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	742 (90.4%)	42 (5.1%)
Total	2,449 (85.8%)	146 (5.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Birdsboro borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Birdsboro borough are Community & Social Service (446 | 15.5%), Management (307 | 10.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (193 | 6.7%), Education, Arts & Media (176 | 6.1%), and Business & Financial (175 | 6.1%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Birdsboro borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (78.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (94.8%), Health Technologists (91.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (67.8%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	212 (69.1%)	95 (30.9%)
Business & Financial	78 (44.6%)	97 (55.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	98 (78.4%)	27 (21.6%)
Computers & Mathematics	10 (55.6%)	8 (44.4%)
Architecture & Engineering	57 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	31 (62.0%)	19 (38.0%)
Community & Social Service	275 (61.7%)	171 (38.3%)
Education, Arts & Media	112 (63.6%)	64 (36.4%)
Legal Services & Support	8 (50.0%)	8 (50.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	47 (32.2%)	99 (67.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	108 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	10 (5.2%)	183 (94.8%)
Health Technologists	10 (8.6%)	106 (91.4%)
Total (Category)	673 (54.0%)	573 (46.0%)
Total (Overall)	1,684 (58.6%)	1,188 (41.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Birdsboro borough are Food Preparation & Serving (128 | 4.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (87 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (61 | 2.1%), Healthcare Support (57 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (35 | 1.2%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Birdsboro borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (85.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (30.5%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	57 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	35 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	35 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	89 (69.5%)	39 (30.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	87 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	9 (14.7%)	52 (85.3%)
Total (Category)	220 (59.8%)	148 (40.2%)
Total (Overall)	1,684 (58.6%)	1,188 (41.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Birdsboro borough are Office & Administration (280 | 9.8%), and Sales & Related (267 | 9.3%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	86 (32.2%)	181 (67.8%)
Office & Administration	58 (20.7%)	222 (79.3%)
Total (Category)	144 (26.3%)	403 (73.7%)
Total (Overall)	1,684 (58.6%)	1,188 (41.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Birdsboro borough are Construction & Extraction (171 | 5.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (83 | 2.9%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	171 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	83 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	254 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	1,684 (58.6%)	1,188 (41.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Birdsboro borough are Production (176 | 6.1%), Material Moving (141 | 4.9%), and Transportation (140 | 4.9%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	153 (86.9%)	23 (13.1%)
Transportation	126 (90.0%)	14 (10.0%)
Material Moving	114 (80.8%)	27 (19.2%)
Total (Category)	393 (86.0%)	64 (14.0%)
Total (Overall)	1,684 (58.6%)	1,188 (41.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Birdsboro borough

Employment Industries in Birdsboro borough

The major employment industries in Birdsboro borough include Manufacturing (510 | 17.8%), Retail Trade (460 | 16.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (421 | 14.7%), Construction (291 | 10.1%), and Educational Services (204 | 7.1%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Birdsboro borough

The Birdsboro borough industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (73.2%), and Educational Services (70.1%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	282 (96.9%)	9 (3.1%)
Manufacturing	363 (71.2%)	147 (28.8%)
Wholesale Trade	68 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	187 (40.6%)	273 (59.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing	110 (95.7%)	5 (4.3%)
Utilities	20 (66.7%)	10 (33.3%)
Information	109 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	44 (33.6%)	87 (66.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	21 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific	74 (67.3%)	36 (32.7%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	69 (57.0%)	52 (43.0%)
Educational Services	61 (29.9%)	143 (70.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	113 (26.8%)	308 (73.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	40 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	71 (79.8%)	18 (20.2%)
Public Administration	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,684 (58.6%)	1,188 (41.4%)

Education in Birdsboro borough

School Enrollment in Birdsboro borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 891 students in Birdsboro borough are elementary school (292 | 32.8%), middle school (226 | 25.4%), and high school (162 | 18.2%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	62	7.0%
Kindergarten	19	2.1%
Elementary School	292	32.8%
Middle School	226	25.4%
High School	162	18.2%
College / Undergraduate	82	9.2%
Graduate / Professional	48	5.4%
Total	891	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Birdsboro borough

Out of a total of 891 students who are enrolled in schools in Birdsboro borough, 243 (27.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 648 (72.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 18 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 76 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	18 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	231 (73.6%)	83 (26.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	188 (70.4%)	79 (29.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	79 (91.9%)	7 (8.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	33 (55.0%)	27 (45.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	41 (69.5%)	18 (30.5%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
Total	648 (72.7%)	243 (27.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Birdsboro borough

Psychology (232 | 21.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (161 | 14.9%), business (141 | 13.0%), science & technology (129 | 11.9%), and education (86 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 1,082 individuals in Birdsboro borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	26	2.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	161	14.9%
Physical & Health Sciences	39	3.6%
Psychology	232	21.4%
Social Sciences	21	1.9%
Engineering	41	3.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies	68	6.3%
Science & Technology	129	11.9%
Business	141	13.0%
Education	86	8.0%
Literature & Languages	33	3.0%
Liberal Arts & History	36	3.3%
Visual & Performing Arts	30	2.8%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	39	3.6%
Total	1,082	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Birdsboro borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Birdsboro borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Birdsboro borough are males with 2 vehicles (984, accounting for 58.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (650, making up 84.3%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	16 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	225 (13.4%)	204 (17.5%)
2 Vehicles	984 (58.4%)	650 (55.7%)
3 Vehicles	304 (18.0%)	230 (19.7%)
4 Vehicles	117 (7.0%)	48 (4.1%)
5 or more Vehicles	38 (2.3%)	35 (3.0%)
Total	1,684 (100.0%)	1,167 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Birdsboro borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Birdsboro borough are 20 to 24 minutes (550 commuters, 21.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (405 commuters, 15.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (290 commuters, 11.3%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Minutes	207	8.1%
10 to 14 Minutes	199	7.8%
15 to 19 Minutes	405	15.8%
20 to 24 Minutes	550	21.4%
25 to 29 Minutes	210	8.2%
30 to 34 Minutes	290	11.3%
35 to 39 Minutes	148	5.8%
40 to 44 Minutes	131	5.1%
45 to 59 Minutes	269	10.5%
60 to 89 Minutes	90	3.5%
90 or more Minutes	67	2.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Birdsboro borough

The most common commute times in Birdsboro borough are 20 to 24 minutes (337 commuters, 22.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (240 commuters, 23.2%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	77 (5.0%)	130 (12.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes	146 (9.5%)	53 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes	165 (10.8%)	240 (23.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes	337 (22.0%)	213 (20.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes	131 (8.6%)	79 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes	204 (13.3%)	86 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes	123 (8.0%)	25 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes	76 (5.0%)	55 (5.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes	152 (9.9%)	117 (11.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes	63 (4.1%)	27 (2.6%)
90 or more Minutes	56 (3.7%)	11 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Birdsboro borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Birdsboro borough are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (271, 17.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (229, 22.1%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	68 (4.4%)	31 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	271 (17.7%)	11 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	143 (9.3%)	9 (0.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	135 (8.8%)	68 (6.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	137 (8.9%)	61 (5.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	232 (15.2%)	174 (16.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	124 (8.1%)	229 (22.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	124 (8.1%)	129 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	64 (6.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	50 (3.3%)	48 (4.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	181 (11.8%)	65 (6.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	65 (4.3%)	139 (13.4%)
Total	1,530 (100.0%)	1,036 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Birdsboro borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Birdsboro borough

Of the total 2,269 dwellings in Birdsboro borough, owner-occupied units account for 1,605 (70.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 664 (29.3%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	1,605	70.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	664	29.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units	2,269	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Birdsboro borough

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	698	30.8%
2-Person Household	840	37.0%
3-Person Household	310	13.7%
4+ Person Household	421	18.5%
Total Housing Units	2,269	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Birdsboro borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	358 (51.3%)	340 (48.7%)
2-Person Household	611 (72.7%)	229 (27.3%)
3-Person Household	274 (88.4%)	36 (11.6%)
4+ Person Household	362 (86.0%)	59 (14.0%)
Total Housing Units	1,605 (70.7%)	664 (29.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Birdsboro borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	108 (50.0%)	108 (50.0%)
High School Diploma	495 (77.6%)	143 (22.4%)
College/Associate Degree	475 (70.5%)	199 (29.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	527 (71.1%)	214 (28.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Birdsboro borough

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	541	23.8%
35 to 44 Years	262	11.6%
45 to 54 Years	382	16.8%
55 to 64 Years	540	23.8%
65 to 74 Years	375	16.5%
75 to 84 Years	128	5.6%
85 Years and Over	41	1.8%
Total	2,269	100.0%

Housing Finances in Birdsboro borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Birdsboro borough

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	1,605 (70.7%)	$98,313
Renter-Occupied	664 (29.3%)	$35,306
Average	2,269 (100.0%)	$73,798

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Birdsboro borough

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	91 (13.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	51 (3.2%)	48 (7.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999	86 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	37 (2.3%)	36 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999	74 (4.6%)	138 (20.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999	153 (9.5%)	202 (30.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	181 (11.3%)	50 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999	234 (14.6%)	57 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999	617 (38.4%)	21 (3.2%)
$150,000 or more	172 (10.7%)	21 (3.2%)
Total	1,605 (100.0%)	664 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Birdsboro borough

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	59 (3.7%)	11 (1.7%)
$300 to $499	143 (8.9%)	12 (1.8%)
$500 to $799	250 (15.6%)	43 (6.5%)
$800 to $999	119 (7.4%)	223 (33.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499	559 (34.8%)	312 (47.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	244 (15.2%)	10 (1.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499	193 (12.0%)	15 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $2,999	38 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,605 (100.0%)	664 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Birdsboro borough

Housing Structures in Birdsboro borough

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	1,067	47.0%
Single Unit, Attached	707	31.2%
2 Unit Apartments	98	4.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	191	8.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	159	7.0%
10 or more Apartments	47	2.1%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	2,269	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Birdsboro borough

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	1,047 (98.1%)	20 (1.9%)
Single Unit, Attached	549 (77.6%)	158 (22.4%)
2 Unit Apartments	9 (9.2%)	89 (90.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	191 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	159 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	47 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,605 (70.7%)	664 (29.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Birdsboro borough

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	11 (0.7%)	22 (3.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms	9 (0.6%)	218 (32.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms	278 (17.3%)	144 (21.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms	816 (50.8%)	260 (39.2%)
8 or more Rooms	491 (30.6%)	20 (3.0%)
Total	1,605 (100.0%)	664 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Birdsboro borough

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	1,041 (64.9%)	379 (57.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	10 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	284 (17.7%)	275 (41.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	244 (15.2%)	10 (1.5%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	17 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	9 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,605 (100.0%)	664 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Birdsboro borough

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	26 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	302 (18.8%)	431 (64.9%)
2 Vehicles	939 (58.5%)	128 (19.3%)
3 or more Vehicles	338 (21.1%)	105 (15.8%)
Total	1,605 (100.0%)	664 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Birdsboro borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Birdsboro borough

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	478	1,127
Median Property Value	$200,900	$196,200
Median Household Income	$62,159	$146
Monthly Housing Costs	$626	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$3,317	$10

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Birdsboro borough

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	62 (13.0%)	19 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999	75 (15.7%)	69 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999	314 (65.7%)	954 (84.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999	27 (5.7%)	75 (6.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.9%)
Total	478 (100.0%)	1,127 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Birdsboro borough

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999	101 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	32 (6.7%)	73 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999	51 (10.7%)	42 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999	89 (18.6%)	102 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	38 (8.0%)	92 (8.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999	141 (29.5%)	196 (17.4%)
$150,000 or more	26 (5.4%)	476 (42.2%)
Total	478 (100.0%)	1,127 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Birdsboro borough

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	227 (47.5%)	106,101 (9,414.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x	74 (15.5%)	495 (43.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x	37 (7.7%)	387 (34.3%)
4.0x or more	140 (29.3%)	63 (5.6%)
Total	478 (100.0%)	1,127 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Birdsboro borough

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	50 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	12 (2.5%)	19 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,499	395 (82.6%)	40 (3.5%)
Total	478 (100.0%)	1,127 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Birdsboro borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Birdsboro borough

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	374 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	720 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	343 (92.0%)	30 (8.0%)
26 to 34 Years	690 (83.4%)	137 (16.6%)
35 to 44 Years	516 (97.5%)	13 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years	576 (94.3%)	35 (5.7%)
55 to 64 Years	796 (98.4%)	13 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years	598 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	265 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	4,878 (95.5%)	228 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Birdsboro borough

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	374 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	720 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	343 (92.0%)	30 (8.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Birdsboro borough

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	550 (97.7%)	13 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999	877 (86.3%)	139 (13.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999	451 (90.4%)	48 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999	727 (98.2%)	13 (1.8%)
$100,000 and over	2,273 (99.5%)	12 (0.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Birdsboro borough

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	107 (28.6%)	302 (80.7%)
6 to 18 Years	199 (27.6%)	573 (79.6%)
19 to 25 Years	60 (16.1%)	297 (79.6%)
25 to 34 Years	108 (13.1%)	614 (74.2%)
35 to 44 Years	38 (7.2%)	492 (93.0%)
45 to 54 Years	130 (21.3%)	456 (74.6%)
55 to 64 Years	265 (32.8%)	601 (74.3%)
65 to 74 Years	479 (80.1%)	418 (69.9%)
75 Years and over	265 (100.0%)	187 (70.6%)
Total	1,651 (32.3%)	3,940 (77.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Birdsboro borough

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	80 (10.7%)	30 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years	154 (15.3%)	203 (21.5%)
65 to 74 Years	56 (19.3%)	55 (17.9%)
75 Years and over	36 (38.7%)	44 (25.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Birdsboro borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Birdsboro borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	112 (11.2%)	13 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years	10 (3.5%)	31 (10.1%)
75 Years and over	9 (9.7%)	12 (7.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Birdsboro borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	21 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	11 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	9 (9.7%)	10 (5.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Birdsboro borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	61 (8.2%)	10 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years	80 (8.0%)	34 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)
75 Years and over	11 (11.8%)	34 (19.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Birdsboro borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years	70 (7.0%)	150 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years	35 (12.1%)	11 (3.6%)
75 Years and over	36 (38.7%)	12 (7.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Birdsboro borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	70 (7.0%)	10 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	11 (11.8%)	12 (7.0%)

Technology Access in Birdsboro borough

Computing Device Access in Birdsboro borough

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	1,862	82.1%
Smartphone	2,101	92.6%
Tablet	1,327	58.5%
No Computing Device	74	3.3%
Total	2,269	100.0%

Internet Access in Birdsboro borough

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	10	0.4%
Broadband Home	1,750	77.1%
Cellular Data Only	219	9.7%
Satellite Internet	122	5.4%
No Internet	223	9.8%
Total	2,269	100.0%

Birdsboro borough Summary

Birdsboro Borough is a small borough located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the southeastern corner of the county, approximately 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The borough is bordered by Union Township to the north, Amity Township to the east, Douglass Township to the south, and Exeter Township to the west. As of the 2010 census, the population of Birdsboro was 5,163.

History

The area that is now Birdsboro was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 17th century. The town was founded in 1740 by William Bird, who purchased a large tract of land from the Lenape. The town was originally known as Birdsbury, but the name was changed to Birdsboro in 1873.

In the 19th century, Birdsboro became an important industrial center. The town was home to several iron and steel mills, as well as a number of other factories. The town also had a thriving agricultural industry, with many farms located in the surrounding area.

Geography

Birdsboro is located at 40°17'N 75°45'W (40.2833, -75.7500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Birdsboro's economy is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The town is home to several factories, including a steel mill, a paper mill, and a plastics factory. The town also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy. The surrounding area is home to many farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 5,163 people, 2,072 households, and 1,364 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,310.7 people per square mile (1,665.2/km2). There were 2,232 housing units at an average density of 1,845.2 per square mile (715.2/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.2% White, 1.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 2,072 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the borough, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $50,972. Males had a median income of $37,917 versus $27,917 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Birdsboro borough?

Per Capita income in Birdsboro borough is $34,694.

What is the Median Family Income in Birdsboro borough?

Median Family Income in Birdsboro borough is $84,583.

What is the Median Household income in Birdsboro borough?

Median Household Income in Birdsboro borough is $73,798.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Birdsboro borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Birdsboro borough is 11.9%.

Women in Birdsboro borough earn 88.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Birdsboro borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Birdsboro borough is 0.38.

What is the Total Population of Birdsboro borough?

Total Population of Birdsboro borough is 5,106.

What is the Total Male Population of Birdsboro borough?

Total Male Population of Birdsboro borough is 2,738.

What is the Total Female Population of Birdsboro borough?

Total Female Population of Birdsboro borough is 2,368.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Birdsboro borough?

There are 115.62 Males per 100 Females in Birdsboro borough.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Birdsboro borough?

There are 86.49 Females per 100 Males in Birdsboro borough.

What is the Median Population Age in Birdsboro borough?

Median Population Age in Birdsboro borough is 38.1 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Birdsboro borough

Average Family Size in Birdsboro borough is 2.8 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Birdsboro borough

Average Household Size in Birdsboro borough is 2.2 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Birdsboro borough?

There are 3,058 People in the Labor Forcein in Birdsboro borough.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Birdsboro borough?

74.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Birdsboro borough.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Birdsboro borough?

Unemployment Rate in Birdsboro borough is 6.1%.