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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Blue Bell

Pennsylvania · 6,091 residents · 5.389 sq mi
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Blue Bell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,765. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $243,200. With a median age of 40.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 150% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,091
−5%vs 2000
vs 6,395 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,130 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.0
−7%vs 2000
vs 43.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Blue Bell
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,765
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,160 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$36,091
−18%vs 2000
vs $43,813 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$243,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $252,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$896
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,173 in 2000
US average: $450
80.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.1% in 2000
19.7% rent
3.3
+25%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(5,719)
Black2.4%(153)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(73)
Asian6.5%(417)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(1,494)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(5,648)
Black1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(51)
Asian6.1%(374)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,146)
19
−19%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.1%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
25.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania?

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania has about 6,091 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania earns about $72,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Bell, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $243,200, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania?

About 56.1% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania?

About 1.4% of people in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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