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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bucks County

Pennsylvania · 597,635 residents · 604.367 sq mi
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Bucks County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,727. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $161,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
597,635
+10%since 1990
from 541,174 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 895 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
+12%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
531K562K594K626K658K1990201020202024Bucks County
2024647K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,727
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,347 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,430
+50%since 1990
from $18,292 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $139,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $604 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
22.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−15%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(514,459)
Black2.8%(15,053)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8,534)
Asian1.5%(8,110)
Diversity Score15.4%(83,127)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(544,733)
Black3.2%(18,970)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14,005)
Asian2.3%(13,545)
Diversity Score18.6%(111,350)
Diversity Score
19
+21%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
−10%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Bucks County to nearby counties

BUCKS COUNTY VS
Montgomery County
Income$113,915+91%
Home value$436,700+170%
Population877,643+35%
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BUCKS COUNTY VS
Hunterdon County
Income$141,715+137%
Home value$517,200+219%
Population131,781−80%
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BUCKS COUNTY VS
Mercer County
Income$100,645+69%
Home value$377,700+133%
Population399,289−38%
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BUCKS COUNTY VS
Philadelphia County
Income$61,953+4%
Home value$243,100+50%
Population1,574,281+143%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?

Bucks County, Pennsylvania has about 597,635 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bucks County, Pennsylvania earns about $59,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bucks County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $161,900, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bucks County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?

About 4.5% of people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bucks County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bucks County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56,461 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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