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Bell Acres

Pennsylvania · 1,505 residents · 5.352 sq mi
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Bell Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,714. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $322,900. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 98% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,505
+9%since 2000
from 1,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+3%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bell Acres
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,714
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,687
+62%since 2000
from $41,202 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,900
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
8.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,359)
Black1.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(39)
Asian1.5%(22)
Other9.7%(146)
Diversity Score32.7%(493)
Diversity Score
33
+366%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania?

Bell Acres, Pennsylvania has about 1,505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania earns about $125,714 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 $322,900.

How educated are people in Bell Acres, Pennsylvania?

About 51.9% 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 6.3% 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 69 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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