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Bell Acres

Pennsylvania · 1,388 residents · 5.352 sq mi
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Bell Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $214,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,388
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+8%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bell Acres
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,571
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,297
+37%since 2000
from $41,202 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.560
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+43%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,292)
Black2.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(18)
Asian1.3%(18)
Other1%(14)
Diversity Score15.1%(209)
Diversity Score
15
+115%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania?

Bell Acres, Pennsylvania has about 1,388 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania earns about $68,571 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 $214,600, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania?

About 46.5% 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 2.2% of people in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bell Acres, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bell Acres, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 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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