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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

6,395
+5%since 1990
from 6,091 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,187 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,130 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.1
+8%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Blue Bell
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$252,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,173
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $896 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
18.9% rent
2.7
−20%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(5,648)
Black1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(51)
Asian6.1%(374)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,146)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(5,719)
Black2.4%(153)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(73)
Asian6.5%(417)
Diversity Score23.4%(1,494)
23
+24%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
23.5%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−17%since 1990
from 23.2 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 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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