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Blue Bell

Pennsylvania · 6,067 residents · 5.389 sq mi
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Blue Bell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,446. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $443,200. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 135% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,067
−5%since 2000
from 6,395 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,126 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+9%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Blue Bell
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,446
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,160 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,970
+32%since 2000
from $43,813 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$443,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,173 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+40%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(5,244)
Black2.9%(175)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(90)
Asian8.1%(489)
Other0.7%(45)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,816)
Diversity Score
30
+28%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania?

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania has about 6,067 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania earns about $118,446 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 $443,200, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania?

About 64.0% 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 1.2% of people in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Bell, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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