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Belle Vernon

Pennsylvania · 1,093 residents · 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 $25,795. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,300. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,093
−10%since 2000
from 1,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,188 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 4,640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+10%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7278961K1K1K1990201020202024Belle Vernon
2024923
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,795
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,068 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,329
+57%since 2000
from $12,919 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.2%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
60.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−19%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,018)
Black3.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(18)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score15.3%(167)
Diversity Score
15
+79%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−3%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
21.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania?

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania has about 1,093 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania earns about $25,795 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 $67,300, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania?

About 12.2% 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 12.7% 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 109 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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