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Ben Avon

Pennsylvania · 1,824 residents (2025 est.) · 0.379 sq mi
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Ben Avon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,869. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% 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 $344,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,919
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,063 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,824 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ben Avon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,869
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,926 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,561
+110%since 2000
from $26,408 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−7%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,393
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+55%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,830)
Black2.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(151)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,611)
Black6.3%(120)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(79)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other4.8%(93)
Diversity Score35.9%(689)
Diversity Score
36
+357%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2017
from 90.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania?

Ben Avon, Pennsylvania has about 1,919 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania earns about $102,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ben Avon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ben Avon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $344,700, and the typical rent is about $1,393 a month.

How educated are people in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania?

About 64.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania?

About 7.2% of people in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ben Avon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ben Avon, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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