Spring House, Pennsylvania

Spring House is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,978 at the 2020 census.

Spring House
Whole Foods Market in Spring House
Whole Foods Market in Spring House
Spring House is located in Pennsylvania
Spring House
Spring House
Location of Spring House in Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°10′59″N 75°13′52″W / 40.18306°N 75.23111°W / 40.18306; -75.23111
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyMontgomery
TownshipLower Gwynedd
Area
 • Total
2.6 sq mi (7 km2)
 • Land2.6 sq mi (7 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
285 ft (87 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,978
 • Density1,500/sq mi (590/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
19436, 19477
Area code(s)215, 267, and 445

Geography

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A sign for Spring House on PA 309

Spring House is located at 40°10′59″N 75°13′52″W / 40.18306°N 75.23111°W / 40.18306; -75.23111 (40.183091, -75.231204).[1]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19902,782
20003,29018.3%
20103,80415.6%
20203,9784.6%

As of the 2010 census, the CDP was 87.2% Non-Hispanic White, 2.3% Black or African American, 7.8% Asian, 0.2% were Some Other Race, and 1.1% were two or more races. 1.8% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry.[2]

At the 2000 census there were 3,290 people, 1,347 households, and 893 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,275.1 inhabitants per square mile (492.3/km2). There were 1,396 housing units at an average density of 541.0 per square mile (208.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.50% White, 2.28% African American, 3.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67%.[3]

There were 1,347 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 31.6% of households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92.

The age distribution was 21.3% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 29.5% 65 or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.5 males.

The median household income was $89,000 and the median family income was $118,256. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $63,571 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $47,661. About 1.1% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, an academic accrediting body, is based in Spring House.

Education

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It is part of the Wissahickon School District[4]

References

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  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. ^ Census 2010: Pennsylvania. Usatoday.Com. Retrieved on 2013-07-21.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Montgomery County, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 22, 2024. - Text list
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