2023 ACS Census Data · Population 645,993
Bucks County is a large county in Pennsylvania with a population of 645,993. The median household income is $111,951, 72% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.1%, median home value is $421,700, and 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 82% above the national average.
Population
645,993
2023 estimate
Rank #107 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$111,951
Household
Rank #69 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$421,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #192 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
43.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #176 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
10.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
13.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
61% above Pennsylvania avg·72% above national avg
Poverty Rate
48% above Pennsylvania avg·59% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% above Pennsylvania avg·15% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$56,824
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
110% above Pennsylvania avg·102% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
60% above Pennsylvania avg·66% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% above Pennsylvania avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
14% below Pennsylvania avg·14% below national avg
Housing Units
256,416
Households
247,674
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,413
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
94.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
70% above Pennsylvania avg·82% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Pennsylvania avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.7%
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