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Bucks County

Pennsylvania · 646,538 residents · 604.367 sq mi
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Bucks County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,181. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $340,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
646,538
+8%since 2000
from 597,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,070 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+18%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
531K562K594K626K658K1990201020202024Bucks County
2024647K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,181
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,727 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,266
+72%since 2000
from $27,430 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$340,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,252
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $736 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+35%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(544,733)
Black3.2%(18,970)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14,005)
Asian2.3%(13,545)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(111,350)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(521,575)
Black3.9%(25,277)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(39,770)
Asian5.4%(35,053)
Other3.3%(21,612)
Diversity Score41.6%(269,238)
Segregation Score32.5%(210,179)
Diversity Score
42
+124%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?

Bucks County, Pennsylvania has about 646,538 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bucks County, Pennsylvania earns about $93,181 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 $340,500, and the typical rent is about $1,252 a month.

How educated are people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?

About 42.2% 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 5.6% 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 105,364 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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