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Ben Avon

Pennsylvania · 1,918 residents · 0.379 sq mi
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Ben Avon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,918
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,061 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+3%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ben Avon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,313
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,926 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,650
+96%since 2000
from $26,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,099
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,674)
Black3.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(51)
Asian1.2%(23)
Other2.6%(50)
Diversity Score24.4%(468)
Diversity Score
24
+211%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+99%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania?

Ben Avon, Pennsylvania has about 1,918 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania earns about $95,313 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 $263,800, and the typical rent is about $1,099 a month.

How educated are people in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania?

About 63.0% 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 3.5% 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 178 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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