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Bath

Pennsylvania · 2,808 residents · 0.903 sq mi
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Bath has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,808
+5%since 2000
from 2,678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,110 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,966 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+15%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bath
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,825 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,233
+24%since 2000
from $18,724 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,169
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
47.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+20%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,544)
Black1.4%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(47)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(251)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(2,113)
Black5.6%(158)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(369)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other1.2%(35)
Diversity Score45%(1,263)
Diversity Score
45
+379%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bath, Pennsylvania?

Bath, Pennsylvania has about 2,808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bath, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bath, Pennsylvania earns about $53,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bath, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bath, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $160,400, and the typical rent is about $1,169 a month.

How educated are people in Bath, Pennsylvania?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bath, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bath, Pennsylvania?

About 17.8% of people in Bath, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bath, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bath, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 450 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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