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Belle Vernon

Pennsylvania · 979 residents (2025 est.) · 0.261 sq mi
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Belle Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,154. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 288 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,400. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
923
−24%since 2000
from 1,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,536 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 4,640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:979 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7278961K1K1K1990201020202024Belle Vernon
2024923
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,154
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,068 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,075
+210%since 2000
from $12,919 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
+24%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
64.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+5%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,159)
Black2.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(103)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(759)
Black5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(16)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other10.5%(97)
Diversity Score38.7%(358)
Diversity Score
39
+355%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+30.6 ptssince 2017
from 59.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania?

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania has about 923 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania earns about $41,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $138,400, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania?

About 25.1% of people in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 279 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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