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Bulger

Pennsylvania · 407 residents · 1.438 sq mi
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Bulger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,177. Population has fallen 27% since 2011, a loss of 151 residents. Median home value is $111,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
407
−27%vs 2011
vs 558 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
283 / sq mi
−27%vs 2011
vs 388 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+30%vs 2011
vs 34.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
74210346482618201020202024Bulger
2024119
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,177
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $44,083 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$21,708
−2%vs 2011
vs $22,039 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+13%vs 2011
vs 0.379 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $113,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $733 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−34.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.9% in 2011
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+35%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(558)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(387)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(20)
Diversity Score
5
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 23.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
Female
62.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bulger, Pennsylvania?

Bulger, Pennsylvania has about 407 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bulger, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bulger, Pennsylvania earns about $32,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bulger, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bulger, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $111,900, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Bulger, Pennsylvania?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bulger, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bulger, Pennsylvania?

About 20.1% of people in Bulger, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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