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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bethel Park

Pennsylvania · 33,556 residents · 11.702 sq mi
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Bethel Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,791. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $115,400. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% 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

33,556
−1%since 1990
from 33,823 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,868 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 2,890 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+14%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K32K33K33K34K1990201020202024Bethel Park
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,791
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,149 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,867
+47%since 1990
from $17,603 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$115,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$672
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $509 in 1990
US average: $602
79.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
20.1% rent
2.1
+7%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(33,104)
Black1.2%(389)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(160)
Asian0.8%(254)
Diversity Score6.4%(2,150)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(32,463)
Black1%(340)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(164)
Asian1.1%(371)
Diversity Score6.4%(2,162)
6
+1%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.8%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 33.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 89.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
−18%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania has about 33,556 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania earns about $53,791 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 $115,400, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?

About 37.8% 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 3.7% 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 267 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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