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Bell Acres

Pennsylvania · 1,454 residents (2025 est.) · 5.352 sq mi
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Bell Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $165,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $437,500. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,468
+6%since 2000
from 1,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
274 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
+13%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,454 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bell Acres
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$165,987
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,094 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,417
+115%since 2000
from $41,202 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−17%since 2010
from 0.560 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$437,500
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,098
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
89
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,319)
Black1.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian1.5%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(97)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,260)
Black2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(19)
Asian1.8%(26)
Other9.1%(133)
Diversity Score31.8%(466)
Diversity Score
32
+352%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 91.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania?

Bell Acres, Pennsylvania has about 1,468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania earns about $165,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bell Acres, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bell Acres, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $437,500, and the typical rent is about $1,098 a month.

How educated are people in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania?

About 65.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania?

About 5.0% of people in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bell Acres, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bell Acres, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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