Bucks County, PA

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2023 Population

645,993

0.129% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

44.1

0.227% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.07%

7.85% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$111,951

3.83% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$421,700

6.54% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

336,781

0.907% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Bucks County, PA had a population of 646k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $111,951. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bucks County, PA grew from 645,163 to 645,993, a 0.129% increase and its median household income grew from $107,826 to $111,951, a 3.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bucks County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.64%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.42%).

None of the households in Bucks County, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. 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.

96.5% of the residents in Bucks County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bucks County, PA are Bucks County Community College (994 degrees awarded in 2023), Delaware Valley University (490 degrees), and Pennco Tech-Bristol (377 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Bucks County, PA was $421,700, and the homeownership rate was 78%.

Most people in Bucks County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bucks County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Bucks County, PA borders Burlington County, NJ, Hunterdon County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Warren County, NJ, Lehigh County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Northampton County, PA, and Philadelphia County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Bucks County, PA is home to a population of 646k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.2% of Bucks County, PA residents were born outside of the country (65.9k people).

In 2023, there were 16.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (522k people) in Bucks County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 23.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

96.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.5% of Bucks County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bucks County, PA was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bucks County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
522k ± 1.55k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
31.6k ± 894
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
23.5k ± 1.55k

6.34%

Hispanic Population

41k people

6.34% of the people in Bucks County, PA are hispanic (41k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bucks County, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

65.9k people

10%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

64.6k people

As of 2023, 10.2% of Bucks County, PA residents (65.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bucks County, PA was 10%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
11,583 ± 750
Gulf War (2001-)
4,481 ± 582
Gulf War (1990s)
3,345 ± 504

Bucks County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bucks County, PA employs 337k people. The largest industries in Bucks County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (51,966 people), Manufacturing (41,113 people), and Retail Trade (35,816 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($96,916), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($91,106), and Finance & Insurance ($89,846).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

337k

2023 Value

± 4,605

−0.907%

1 Year decline

± 1.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bucks County, PA declined at a rate of −0.907%, from 340k employees to 337k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bucks County, PA, are Management Occupations (44,057 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (35,270 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (32,253 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bucks County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

337k

2023 Value

± 4,605

−0.907%

1 Year decline

± 1.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bucks County, PA declined at a rate of −0.907%, from 340k employees to 337k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bucks County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (51,966 people), Manufacturing (41,113 people), and Retail Trade (35,816 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bucks County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Bucks County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$74,186

Median earning men ± $1,653

$49,656

Median earning women ± $1,016

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,878), Information ($98,010), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($96,844).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,551), Public Administration ($70,527), and Manufacturing ($69,401).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,818
Construction
1,742
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,141
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.67M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.87M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$1.76M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bucks County, PA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.05%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bucks County, PA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bucks County, PA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Bucks County, PA awarded 2,723 degrees. The student population of Bucks County, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,069 male students and 6,879 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bucks County, PA are White (1,753 and 64.9%), followed by Black or African American (356 and 13.2%), Hispanic or Latino (280 and 10.4%), and Unknown (122 and 4.52%).

The largest universities in Bucks County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Bucks County Community College (994 and 36.5%), Delaware Valley University (490 and 18%), and Pennco Tech-Bristol (377 and 13.8%).

The most popular majors in Bucks County, PA are General Business Administration & Management (296 and 10.9%), General Business (198 and 7.27%), and Electrician (162 and 5.95%).

The median tuition cost in Bucks County, PA for private four year colleges is $36,281.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Bucks County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 11,948 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 11,948 students enrolled in Bucks County, PA, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,223 records, of which 57.1% were women and 42.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
158 degrees awarded
General Health Services
87 degrees awarded
General Business
69 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Bucks County, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 158 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Bucks County, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bucks County Community College
994 degrees awarded
Delaware Valley University
490 degrees awarded
Pennco Tech-Bristol
377 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bucks County Community College with 994 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,163 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bucks County, PA, which is 0.746 times less than the 1,560 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,753 degrees mean that there were 4.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 356 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,281) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,507) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bucks County, PA was $421,700 in 2023, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $395,800 to $421,700, a 6.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Bucks County, PA is 78%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bucks County, PA have an average commute time of 29.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bucks County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bucks County, PA is $111,951. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bucks County, PA was Census Tract 1055.08 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 1045.03 and Census Tract 1043.01, with respective values of $225,781 and $217,672.

In 2023, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bucks County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.0874%.

Housing

Property

$421,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,900

$193,222

Median Property Taxes

±$2,903

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, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

78%

Homeownership

2023

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78% of the housing units in Bucks County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1055.08
Census Tract 1045.03
Census Tract 1043.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bucks County, PA was Census Tract 1055.08 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 1045.03 and Census Tract 1043.01, with respective values of $225,781 and $217,672.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bucks County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$111,951

Median Household Income

± $1,709

248k

Number of Households

± 3,928

In 2023, the median household income of the 248k households in Bucks County, PA grew to $111,951 from the previous year's value of $107,826.

The following chart displays the households in Bucks County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bucks County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72%)
Worked At Home (17.3%)
Carpooled (6.14%)

In 2023, 72% of workers in Bucks County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.14%).

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

29.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bucks County, PA have a longer commute time (29.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.5% of the workforce in Bucks County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bucks County, 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, 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, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bucks County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.0874%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bucks County, PA (38.7k out of 637k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 8.2% of the children was living in poverty in Bucks County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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

Health

96.1% of the population of Bucks County, PA has health coverage, with 57.6% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.578% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bucks County, PA see 1201 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.167% increase from the previous year (1199 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1154 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 352 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,201 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bucks County, PA

Primary care physicians in Bucks County, PA see an average of 1,201 patients per year. This represents a 0.167% increase from the previous year (1,199 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 41.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.89%

Uninsured

57.6%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

0.578%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bucks County, PA declined by 3.2% from 4.02% to 3.89%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 30.9 in Bucks County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bucks County, PA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 25.5% in Bucks County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bucks County, PA.