Bechtelsville, PA is a small rural community in Berks County with a population of 3,182 people. The population density of the area is 397 people per square mile, which is significantly higher than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Despite its size and rural location, Bechtelsville has plenty to offer residents and visitors alike. Locally owned business include Rieck's bakery, Gerhart's Hardware Store, and Miller's Produce. For year-round outdoor activities Bechtelsville offers excellent hiking trails at Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center and there are many local swimming holes located along Wyomissing Creek. Other organizations and events in Bechtelsville include the Boyertown Lions Club, Farmer’s Market on Main Street every Saturday morning from May to October, and sporting events such as softball games hosted by Moselem Springs Fire Company throughout the summer months.
The population in Bechtelsville (zip 19505) is 3,182. There are 360 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bechtelsville (zip 19505) is 55.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bechtelsville (zip 19505) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bechtelsville (zip 19505)
- 67.1% are married
- 10.3% are divorced
- 19.1% are married with children
- 18.3% have children, but are single
Race in Bechtelsville (zip 19505)
- 96.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander