Lower Southampton township, Pennsylvania
Lower Southampton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lower Southampton township is a geographic entity located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 20,414. The land area covers 6.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 20,414 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.4 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,847 | ±375 | 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 | 8,088 | ±372 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,847 | ±375 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 241 | ±132 |
| Median Home Value | $403,300 | ±$20,170 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,449 | ±$80 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $103,211 | ±$9,663 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,926 | ±$4,142 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,003 | ±362 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,187 | ±587 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.4% | ±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: 20,525 (2024)
ID: 174281
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP MANAGER
1500 DESIRE AVE, FEASTERVILLE TREVOSE PA 19053-4496
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GUS Population: 650,131 (2024)
ID: 194487
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
55 E COURT ST, DOYLESTOWN PA 18901-4331
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, 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 | 09-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-11 | Trenton, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Yardley, 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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Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc
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College Vocational | 1.2 mi away | 1761 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville, PA, 19053-7368 |
2153220667
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TOWNSHIP LIBRARY OF LOWER SOUTHAMPTON
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 1983 BRIDGETOWN PIKE, FEASTERVILLE, PA, 19053 |
(215) 355-1183
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Strayer University-Pennsylvania
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College | 1.8 mi away | 3800 Horizon Blvd Ste 100, Trevose, PA, 19053 |
8774457180
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SOUTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 947 STREET RD, SOUTHAMPTON, PA, 18966 |
(215) 322-1415
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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
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College | 4.0 mi away | 2945 College Drive, Bryn Athyn, PA, 19009-0717 |
2675026000
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BUSTLETON AVENUE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 10199 BUSTLETON AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19116 |
(215) 685-0472
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Cairn University-Langhorne
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College | 4.3 mi away | 200 Manor Ave, Langhorne, PA, 19047-2990 |
2157525800
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FREE LIBRARY OF NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 25 UPPER HOLLAND ROAD, RICHBORO, PA, 18954 |
(215) 357-3050
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Orleans Technical College
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College | 4.6 mi away | 2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114-1014 |
2157284700
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PENNWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 301 S. PINE ST., LANGHORNE, PA, 19047 |
(215) 757-2510
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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 NESHAMINY FALLS, PA US, located 2.0 miles from Lower Southampton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.4° | 21.5° | 30.4° | 3.69" | 7.0" |
| February | 42.2° | 22.6° | 32.4° | 3.06" | 5.7" |
| March | 50.5° | 29.4° | 40.0° | 4.58" | 3.5" |
| April | 62.5° | 39.5° | 51.0° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| May | 72.3° | 49.5° | 60.9° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 59.8° | 70.5° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.8° | 65.2° | 75.5° | 4.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 63.5° | 73.8° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.4° | 55.7° | 66.6° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.6° | 43.5° | 54.6° | 4.21" | 0.1" |
| November | 54.6° | 33.2° | 43.9° | 3.63" | 0.2" |
| December | 44.4° | 26.5° | 35.4° | 4.65" | 3.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feasterville CDP | CDP | 0.1 mi | — |
| Trevose CDP | CDP | 0.5 mi | — |
| Churchville CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Parkland CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Village Shires CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Langhorne borough | Borough | 3.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201745112. • 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.