Douglass

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

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Douglass is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 10,585 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 459 ft (140 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gilbertsville, 1.5 miles SW.

About Douglass

Douglass Township is a rural township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,585 at the 2020 census. Douglass Township is a largely rural community, with only about 30% of its land area developed with residential and commercial uses. Almost 45% of the township’s land area is dedicated to agricultural use, and another 22% is wooded or open fields. This rural character is a source of great community pride and identifies the township to residents and visitors. Douglass Township is located at the northwestern border of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and is a largely rural municipality totaling 15.8 square miles. Gilbertsville is a 3.4 square-mile Census Designated Place (CDP) which contains the majority of Douglass’ developed land area and serves as the township’s center of commerce and government. Gilbertsville is adjacent to Boyertown Borough in Berks County, and both towns share a common main street, Philadelphia Avenue.

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Living in Douglass

Median household income
$118,333
Median home value
$371,800
Median rent
$1,208/mo
Median age
43.9
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Douglass, PA population

Douglass had 10,585 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census10,585
Density695 per sq mi (268 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Douglass at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyMontgomery County
TypeTownship
Population10,585 (2020)
Land area15.24 sq mi (39.5 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates40.3425° N, 75.5951° W
ZIP codes19472, 19435, 19505, 19525, 19545
Census code (GEOID)4209119672

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Douglass

What county is Douglass in?

Douglass is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Douglass, PA?

10,585 people lived in Douglass at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Douglass, PA?

The main ZIP code is 19472. Other ZIP codes: 19435, 19505, 19525, 19545.

What is the elevation of Douglass?

459 feet (140 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Douglass?

Gilbertsville (1.5 mi), New Berlinville (1.9 mi), Boyertown (2.3 mi), New Hanover (2.6 mi), Bechtelsville (2.7 mi).

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