Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

108,106

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

44.8

0.885% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

5.44%

9.64% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$107,515

0.324% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$403,900

Population & Diversity

Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 108k people, from which 98% are citizens.

As of 2024, 4.66% of Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (5.04k people).

In 2024, there were 38.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.2k people) in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.43k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.06k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA are Spanish (3,351 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (380 households), and German (352 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,553

Women

50.3%

53,872

Men

49.7%

The resident population of Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA in 2024 was 108,425 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA.

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Citizenship

98%

2024 Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98% of Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.2k ± 1.55k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
2.43k ± 753
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.06k ± 432

5.67%

Hispanic Population

6.13k people

5.67% of the people in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA are hispanic (6.13k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,006 ± 775 people
India
351 ± 459 people
China
255 ± 392 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,006 Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA residents, followed by India with 351 and China with 255.

Foreign-Born Population

4.66%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.04k people

4.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.17k people

As of 2024, 4.66% of Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA residents (5.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA was 4.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,351 households (3.24%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
380 households (0.367%)
German
352 households (0.34%)

6.73% of the households in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 3.24% of the households in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,511 ± 451
Gulf War (2001-)
914 ± 234
Gulf War (1990s)
724 ± 224

Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.75 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA.

Health

96.2% of the population of Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 56.7% on employee plans, 9.55% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.95% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

1,265 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,265 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.81%

Uninsured

56.7%

Employer Coverage

9.55%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

0.95%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA grew by 2.56% from 3.71% to 3.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA employs 54.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA were Elementary & secondary schools (4,260 people), Construction (3,254 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,167 people), and the highest paying industries were Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($243,621), Warehousing & storage ($159,057), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($158,634).

Males in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $80,605. The income inequality in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,968

Women

47.4%

28,786

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA in 2024 was 54,754 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

54.8k

2024 Value

1.38%

1 Year growth

± 1.38%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.38%, from 54k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,779 people), Other managers (1,641 people), and Retail salespersons (1,250 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

54.8k

2024 Value

1.38%

1 Year growth

± 1.38%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.38%, from 54k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,260 people), Construction (3,254 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,167 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$70,317

Median earning men ± $3,888

$49,013

Median earning women ± $2,585

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($115,433), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,630), and Wholesale Trade ($97,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($88,263), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,158), and Public Administration ($68,261).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA was $403,900 in 2024, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $388,000 to $403,900, a 4.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA is 79.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$403,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,413

$33,494

Median Property Taxes

±$1,323

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.4%

Homeownership

2024

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 79.4% of the housing units in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$107,515

Median Household Income

± $3,563

42.2k

Number of Households

± 1,691

In 2024, the median household income of the 42.2k households in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA declined from $107,515 from the previous year's value of $107,865.

The following chart displays the households in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.445

2024 Wage GINI in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA

0.437

2023 Wage GINI in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA

In 2024, the income inequality in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.71% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Worked At Home (16.8%)
Carpooled (3.98%)

In 2024, 75.8% of workers in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.8%) and those who carpooled to work (3.98%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.91% of the workforce in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA (5.82k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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