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Bechtelsville

Pennsylvania · 931 residents · 0.528 sq mi
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Bechtelsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,846. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $108,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

931
+3%since 1990
from 902 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,763 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,708 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+12%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7508198889571K1990201020202024Bechtelsville
2024914
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,846
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,009 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,627
+40%since 1990
from $14,017 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$108,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$550
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $457 in 1990
US average: $602
72.1%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
27.9% rent
2.2
−9%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(902)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(923)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.1%(20)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−11%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania?

Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania has about 931 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania earns about $48,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $108,600, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania?

About 2.1% of people in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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