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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Blue Bell

Pennsylvania · 6,395 residents · 5.389 sq mi
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Blue Bell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,160. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $252,000. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 135% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,395
+5%since 1990
from 6,091 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
43.1
+8%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Blue Bell
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.7%(364)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.8%(436)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.3%(466)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.6%(360)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.1%(201)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.9%(569)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416%(1,026)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5416.6%(1,064)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6412.9%(824)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.3%(595)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.2%(397)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.5%(93)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,160
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,765 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,813
+21%since 1990
from $36,091 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $896 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
18.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(5,648)
Black1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(51)
Asian6.1%(374)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(5,719)
Black2.4%(153)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(73)
Asian6.5%(417)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.3%(86)
Venezuelan0.8%(54)
Mexican0.3%(20)
Dominican0.3%(19)
Asian origin
Korean3.5%(222)
Chinese2.6%(169)
Asian Indian1.2%(80)
Sri Lankan0.4%(25)
Filipino0.3%(22)
Taiwanese0.3%(20)
Vietnamese0.3%(20)
Pakistani0.2%(12)
Japanese0.2%(11)
Ancestry
Irish25.4%(1,629)
Italian22.7%(1,458)
German18.4%(1,182)
English7.5%(485)
Polish5.3%(340)
American3.5%(224)
Scottish2.8%(181)
Greek2.8%(177)
Scotch-Irish2.6%(167)
Hungarian2%(126)
French1.8%(117)
Lithuanian1.4%(88)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.3%(83)
Welsh1.2%(77)
Russian1%(65)
Ukrainian0.9%(60)
Swedish0.9%(59)
Austrian0.8%(54)
Slovak0.5%(32)
Croatian0.4%(27)
Danish0.4%(27)
Serbian0.4%(27)
Armenian0.4%(26)
Swiss0.3%(22)
Arab0.3%(21)
Czech0.3%(18)
Dutch0.2%(14)
Lebanese0.2%(11)
Syrian0.2%(10)
Belgian0.2%(10)
British0.1%(9)
Iranian0.1%(9)
Brazilian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 95.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
23.5%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−17%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.2%(475)
Married72.7%(1,709)
Widowed1.2%(29)
Divorced5.8%(137)
Women 15+
Never married17.2%(455)
Married69.6%(1,847)
Widowed8.1%(215)
Divorced5.1%(135)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania?

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania has about 6,395 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania earns about $94,160 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 $252,000, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania?

About 61.7% 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 2.8% of people in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Bell, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 304 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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