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Bethel Park

Pennsylvania · 32,074 residents (2025 est.) · 11.702 sq mi
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Bethel Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,090. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $273,400. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,881
−2%since 2000
from 33,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,810 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,868 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+16%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32,074 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
32K32K33K33K34K1990201020202024Bethel Park
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,090
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,791 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,817
+116%since 2000
from $25,867 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−3%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,311
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(32,463)
Black1%(340)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(164)
Asian1.1%(371)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(2,162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(30,240)
Black1.2%(403)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(274)
Asian3.1%(1,012)
Other2.9%(952)
Diversity Score19%(6,255)
Diversity Score
19
+195%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania has about 32,881 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania earns about $107,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel Park, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $273,400, and the typical rent is about $1,311 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?

About 53.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?

About 4.0% of people in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethel Park, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 942 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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