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North Belle Vernon

Pennsylvania · 1,817 residents (2025 est.) · 0.42 sq mi
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North Belle Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,588. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 384 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,600. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,723
−18%since 2000
from 2,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,102 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 5,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+16%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,817 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Belle Vernon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,588
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,721 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,625
+55%since 2000
from $21,756 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+13%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,036)
Black1.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(143)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,501)
Black3.9%(67)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(107)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(48)
Diversity Score29.4%(506)
Diversity Score
29
+332%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 71.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania?

North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania has about 1,723 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania earns about $50,588 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $118,600, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania?

About 23.3% of people in North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 361 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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