Whitemarsh township, Pennsylvania
Whitemarsh township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Whitemarsh township is a geographic entity located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 20,198. The land area covers 14.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 20,198 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,903 | ±328 | 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 | 8,236 | ±367 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,903 | ±328 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 333 | ±182 |
| Median Home Value | $570,100 | ±$25,870 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,322 | ±$176 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $148,970 | ±$12,038 |
| Per Capita Income | $78,922 | ±$4,726 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 749 | ±273 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,781 | ±532 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.5% | ±1.7% |
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: 20,167 (2024)
ID: 205766
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP MANAGER
616 GERMANTOWN PIKE, LAFAYETTE HILL PA 19444-1821
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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 | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| 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 | Sharon Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Philadelphia, 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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Chestnut Hill College
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College | 1.4 mi away | 9601 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19118-2693 |
2152487000
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WILLIAM JEANES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 4051 JOSHUA RD, LAFAYETTE HILL, PA, 19444 |
(610) 828-0441
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Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church
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College | 3.2 mi away | 800 Church Rd, Oreland, PA, 19075 |
6102929852
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CHESTNUT HILL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 8711 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19118 |
(215) 685-9290
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Westminster Theological Seminary
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College | 3.5 mi away | 2960 W Church Rd, Glenside, PA, 19038 |
2158875511
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FREE LIBRARY OF SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 8900 HAWTHORNE LN., WYNDMOOR, PA, 19038 |
(215) 836-5300
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The Beauty Institute-Ambler
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College Vocational | 3.6 mi away | 50 E. Butler Pike, Ambler, PA, 19002 |
732320219490890
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ANDORRA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 705 E CATHEDRAL RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19128 |
(610) 642-5187
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Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham
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College Vocational | 4.2 mi away | Cedarbrook Plaza, 1000 Easton Road, Wyncote, PA, 19095 |
8009204593
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UPPER DUBLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 520 VIRGINIA DR., FORT WASHINGTON, PA, 19034 |
(215) 628-8744
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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 NORRISTOWN, PA US, located 5.0 miles from Whitemarsh township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.7° | 22.6° | 32.1° | 3.66" | 6.8" |
| February | 43.5° | 24.7° | 34.1° | 2.98" | 10.9" |
| March | 52.1° | 31.6° | 41.8° | 4.41" | 3.0" |
| April | 64.8° | 41.5° | 53.1° | 3.90" | 0.2" |
| May | 74.8° | 52.1° | 63.4° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.0° | 62.0° | 73.0° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.8° | 66.6° | 77.7° | 4.70" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.5° | 65.2° | 75.9° | 4.98" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.0° | 57.6° | 68.8° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.4° | 44.6° | 56.5° | 4.32" | 0.1" |
| November | 56.8° | 35.1° | 45.9° | 3.61" | 0.1" |
| December | 46.3° | 28.3° | 37.3° | 4.73" | 4.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flourtown CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Plymouth Meeting CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Wyndmoor CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Blue Bell CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Oreland CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Conshohocken borough | Borough | 3.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4209184624. • 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.