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Bulger

Pennsylvania · 379 residents · 1.438 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,700. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
379
+12%since 2019
from 339 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
264 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 236 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+30%since 2019
from 33.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
74210346482618201020202024Bulger
2024119
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,029
−2%since 2019
from $33,801 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 28.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $137,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $688 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
97.7%
+48.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
2.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(339)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(351)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(11)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 98.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 33.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 67.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 39.2% in 2019
Female
60.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 60.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bulger, Pennsylvania?

Bulger, Pennsylvania has about 379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Bulger, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bulger, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $119,700, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Bulger, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% 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 29.4% of people in Bulger, 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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