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North Belle Vernon

Pennsylvania · 1,873 residents · 0.42 sq mi
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North Belle Vernon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,028. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $87,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,873
−11%since 2000
from 2,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,460 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 5,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−1%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Belle Vernon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,028
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,721 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,963
+42%since 2000
from $21,756 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,639)
Black3.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino4%(75)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other2.2%(42)
Diversity Score24.3%(455)
Diversity Score
24
+257%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania?

North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania has about 1,873 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania earns about $55,028 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania?

About 28.2% 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 13.4% 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 211 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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