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Buck Run

Pennsylvania · 180 residents · 0.501 sq mi
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Buck Run has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,808. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,600. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
180
−11%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
359 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+26%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
981401832252672000201020202024Buck Run
2024252
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,808
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,888
+127%since 2000
from $11,397 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
−32%since 2000
from 44.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buck Run, Pennsylvania?

Buck Run, Pennsylvania has about 180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buck Run, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Buck Run, Pennsylvania earns about $49,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buck Run, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Buck Run, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Buck Run, Pennsylvania?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Buck Run, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buck Run, Pennsylvania?

About 2.8% of people in Buck Run, 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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