Trappe borough, Pennsylvania
Trappe borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Trappe borough is a geographic entity located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,061. The land area covers 2.06 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,061 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,650 | ±145 | 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 | 1,650 | ±145 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,650 | ±145 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±12 |
| Median Home Value | $415,400 | ±$29,638 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,865 | ±$592 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $127,250 | ±$31,038 |
| Per Capita Income | $64,407 | ±$7,811 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 182 | ±127 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,571 | ±243 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.2% | ±3.2% |
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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BOROUGH OF TRAPPE
GUS Population: 4,077 (2024)
ID: 209263
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MANAGER
525 W MAIN ST, TRAPPE PA 19426-1923
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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 Trappe | KG-05 | Trappe, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Exton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Philadelphia, 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 | 05-08 | Bala Cynwyd, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Phoenixville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Pottstown, 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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The Salon Professional Academy
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College Vocational | 0.5 mi away | 130 West Main Street, Suite 106, Collegeville, PA, 19426-2025 |
6104897788
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ROYERSFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 200 SOUTH FOURTH AVE., ROYERSFORD, PA, 19468 |
(610) 948-7277
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Ursinus College
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College | 1.1 mi away | 601 E. Main St, Collegeville, PA, 19426-1000 |
6104093000
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PERKIOMEN VALLEY LIBRARY, INC.
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 290 SECOND ST., SCHWENKSVILLE, PA, 19473 |
(610) 287-8360
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University of Valley Forge
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College | 6.8 mi away | 1401 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA, 19460-2373 |
6109350450
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SPRING CITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 245 BROAD ST, SPRING CITY, PA, 19475 |
(610) 948-4130
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American College of Financial Services
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College | 8.0 mi away | 630 Allendale Rd #400, King of Prussia, PA, 19406 |
6105261000
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LOWER PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 50 PARKLANE DR, EAGLEVILLE, PA, 19403 |
(610) 666-6640
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Cortiva Institute
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College Vocational | 9.7 mi away | 211 South Gulph Road Suite 100, King of Prussia, PA, 19406 |
9549622624
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PHOENIXVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 183 SECOND AVE, PHOENIXVILLE, PA, 19460 |
(610) 933-3013
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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 3.4 miles from Trappe borough. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trappe borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Collegeville borough | Borough | 1.3 mi | — |
| Evansburg CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Royersford borough | Borough | 3.5 mi | — |
| Schwenksville borough | Borough | 4.1 mi | — |
| Spring City borough | Borough | 4.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4209177304. • 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.