Lower Salford township, Pennsylvania
Lower Salford township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lower Salford township is a geographic entity located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 16,444. The land area covers 14.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 16,444 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,151 | ±267 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,330 | ±272 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,151 | ±267 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 179 | ±110 |
| Median Home Value | $509,200 | ±$42,825 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,719 | ±$109 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $146,481 | ±$30,496 |
| Per Capita Income | $69,263 | ±$6,909 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,417 | ±662 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,594 | ±569 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.3% | ±0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 16,425 (2024)
ID: 133846
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
379 MAIN ST, HARLEYSVILLE PA 19438-2309
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GUS Population: 879,190 (2024)
ID: 173733
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 311, NORRISTOWN PA 19404-0311
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06 | Quakertown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Exton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | King of Prussia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Eagleville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Collegeville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Warrington, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ursinus College
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College | 5.8 mi away | 601 E. Main St, Collegeville, PA, 19426-1000 |
6104093000
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PERKIOMEN VALLEY LIBRARY, INC.
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 290 SECOND ST., SCHWENKSVILLE, PA, 19473 |
(610) 287-8360
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Lansdale School of Cosmetology Inc
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College Vocational | 5.9 mi away | 215 W Main St, Lansdale, PA, 19446-2003 |
2153622322
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INDIAN VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 100 EAST CHURCH AVE, TELFORD, PA, 18969 |
(215) 723-9109
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Modern Male Barber Academy
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College Vocational | 6.0 mi away | 209 West Main Street, Lansdale, PA, 19446-0061 |
2156927067
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LOWER PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 50 PARKLANE DR, EAGLEVILLE, PA, 19403 |
(610) 666-6640
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The Salon Professional Academy
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College Vocational | 6.1 mi away | 130 West Main Street, Suite 106, Collegeville, PA, 19426-2025 |
6104897788
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NORTH WALES AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 233 SOUTH SWARTLEY ST, NORTH WALES, PA, 19454 |
(215) 699-5410
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Lansdale School of Business
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College | 6.5 mi away | 290 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA, 19454-4114 |
2156995700
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SAMUEL PIERCE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 491 ARTHUR AVENUE, PERKASIE, PA, 18944 |
(215) 257-9718
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GRATERFORD 1 E, PA US, located 2.8 miles from Lower Salford township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.7° | 20.3° | 30.0° | 3.32" | 3.9" |
| February | 42.2° | 22.0° | 32.1° | 2.63" | 5.4" |
| March | 50.0° | 29.0° | 39.5° | 3.89" | 1.3" |
| April | 62.1° | 38.8° | 50.5° | 3.80" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.2° | 49.2° | 60.7° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.3° | 59.0° | 70.1° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.0° | 63.9° | 75.0° | 4.97" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 61.2° | 72.8° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.1° | 52.6° | 65.4° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.2° | 41.3° | 53.7° | 4.52" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.0° | 32.4° | 43.7° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| December | 44.8° | 25.2° | 35.0° | 4.38" | 2.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harleysville CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Skippack CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Kulpsville CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Schwenksville borough | Borough | 3.7 mi | — |
| Spring Mount CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Woxall CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4209145096. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.