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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ben Avon Heights

Pennsylvania · 392 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 $105,006. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $191,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 162% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

392
+6%since 1990
from 369 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,253 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 2,121 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
−4%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2943233523814101990201020202024Ben Avon Heights
2024304
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$105,006
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,169 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$44,191
+24%since 1990
from $35,506 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$191,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $127,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$0
−100%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $644 in 1990
US average: $602
97.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
2.9% rent
1.8
+4%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(363)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian1.1%(4)
Diversity Score6.6%(24)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(384)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Diversity Score3.2%(12)
3
−52%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

74.0%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 98.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
36.8%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania?

Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania has about 392 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $105,006 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 $191,900, and the typical rent is about $0 a month.

How educated are people in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 74.0% 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 1.8% of people in Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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