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Bethel Park

Pennsylvania · 33,577 residents · 11.702 sq mi
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Bethel Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $204,400. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,577
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,869 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,868 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+12%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K32K33K33K34K1990201020202024Bethel Park
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,304
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,791 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,218
+71%since 2000
from $25,867 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(30,434)
Black1.4%(478)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(594)
Asian2.8%(933)
Other2.9%(966)
Diversity Score21%(7,045)
Diversity Score
21
+226%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania has about 33,577 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania earns about $84,304 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 $204,400, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?

About 48.1% 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 4.7% 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 246 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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