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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ben Avon Heights

Pennsylvania · 369 residents · 0.174 sq mi
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Ben Avon Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,169. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $127,200. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 148% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

369
−6%vs 2000
vs 392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,121 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 2,253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.8
+4%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2943233523814101990201020202024Ben Avon Heights
2024304
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,169
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $105,006 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$35,506
−20%vs 2000
vs $44,191 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$127,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $191,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$644
vs $0 in 2000
US average: $450
94.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.1% in 2000
6.0% rent
1.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(384)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(12)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(363)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score6.6%(24)
7
+107%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.2%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
98.9%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 98.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
28.5%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania?

Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania has about 369 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $72,169 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $127,200, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 66.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 1.1% of people in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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