Bucks County, PA Demographics
What is the population of Bucks County?
There are 711,921 residents in Bucks County, with a median age of 44. Of this, 49.52% are males and 50.48% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.56% of the resident pool in Bucks County, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.96%. Additionally, 3.48% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 647,246 people in Bucks County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 711,921 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 352,569 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 359,352 | 0.1% |
Male Population 49.52%
Female Population 50.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 630,481 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 56,670 | -1.4% |
| Not Citizen | 24,770 | 11.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.56%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.96%
Not Citizen 3.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,762 | 60.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 28,105 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 17,064 | 1.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 10,662 | -9.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 647,246 | 0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.39%
Moved from Same County 3.98%
Moved from Same State 2.42%
Moved from Different State 1.51%
Same House as Last Year 91.7%
What are the employment statistics in Bucks County?
White-collar workers make up 81.26% of the working population in Bucks County, while blue-collar employees account for 18.74%. There are also 76,638 entrepreneurs in Bucks County (10.29% of the workforce); 516,898 workers employed in private companies (69.4%); and 71,844 people working in governmental institutions (9.65%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 605,198 | 97.8% |
| Blue Collar | 139,592 | 99.3% |
White Collar 81.26%
Blue Collar 18.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 76,638 | 110.2% |
| Private Companies | 516,898 | 95.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 71,844 | 100.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 79,410 | 106.2% |
Self Employees 10.29%
Private Companies 69.4%
Governmental Workers 9.65%
Not for Profit Companies 10.66%
How many households are there in Bucks County?
There are a total of 272,783 households in Bucks County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 71.38% of these Bucks County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.62%. Additionally, 30.74% of households have children and 69.26% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 272,783 | 0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.4% |
| Family Households | 194,699 | 0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 78,084 | 0.1% |
Family Households 71.38%
Non-Family Households 28.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 83,844 | -0.8% |
| Households without Children | 188,939 | 1.0% |
Households with Children 30.74%
Households without Children 69.26%
What are the median and average incomes in Bucks County?
The average annual household income in Bucks County is $150,506, while the median household income sits at $108,090 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $121,714, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $133,125. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $74,811 and $71,913, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $150,506 | -1.7% |
| Median Household Income | $108,090 | 1.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 41,885 | 7.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 655,097 | -0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Bucks County?
There are 282,476 housing units in Bucks County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 272,783 occupied housing units in Bucks County, 77.93% are owner-occupied, while 22.07% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.66% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $421,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,698 per month in Bucks County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 282,476 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 29,535 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9,029 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 44,793 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 33,098 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 47,241 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 38,713 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 36,513 | -2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 27,169 | 2.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 14,649 | 9.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,736 | 123.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 272,783 | 0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 212,592 | 0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 60,191 | 0.2% |
Owner Occupied 77.93%
Renter Occupied 22.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 139,581 | -0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 73,011 | 3.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $421,500 | 5.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $399,500 | 6.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,698 | 1.8% |
With Mortgage 65.66%
Without Mortgage 34.34%
What is the level of education in Bucks County?
Approximately 32.55% of the population in Bucks County holds a high school degree (that's 184,752 residents), while 16.4% have attained a college certificate (93,108 locals) and 25.11% have a bachelor's degree (142,549 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 9,635 | -0.1% |
| Some High School | 184,752 | -1.1% |
| Some College | 93,108 | -23.2% |
| Associate Degree | 45,931 | 1.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 142,549 | 1.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 91,611 | 2.5% |
No High School 1.7%
Some High School 32.55%
Some College 16.4%
Associate Degree 8.09%
Bachelor's Degree 25.11%
Graduate Degree 16.14%
What is the marital status of Bucks County residents?
A total of 171,193 people in Bucks County have never been married (which represents 28.41% of the total population), while 338,319 of them are wedded (56.15%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,486 (1.08%) and 50,237 (8.34%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 171,193 | -0.0% |
| Married | 338,319 | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6,486 | -10.2% |
| Widowed | 36,254 | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 50,237 | -1.2% |
Never Married 28.41%
Married 56.15%
Separated 1.08%
Widowed 6.02%
Divorced 8.34%
What are the most common means of transportation in Bucks County?
The top three means of transportation people in Bucks County use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 287,103 residents commute by car, 5,708 prefer going to work by railroad and 4,484 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 287,103 | -4.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,071 | -1.3% |
| Railroad | 5,708 | -10.8% |
| Ferryboat | 16 | 6.7% |
| Bicycle | 504 | 20.3% |
| Motorcycle | 221 | 5.7% |
| TaxiCab | 530 | 17.5% |
| Walk | 4,484 | 3.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Bucks County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18036 | 14,625 | 5,892 | $124,211 | $166,086 |
| 18054 | 4,714 | 1,721 | $109,613 | $144,125 |
| 18073 | 11,534 | 4,218 | $107,643 | $120,449 |
| 18077 | 2,195 | 901 | $97,188 | $172,189 |
| 18081 | 282 | 62 | $113,681 | $101,527 |
| 18901 | 28,477 | 10,946 | $115,425 | $157,258 |
| 18902 | 22,648 | 8,034 | $164,482 | $224,026 |
| 18912 | 250 | 174 | $223,182 | $260,311 |
| 18913 | 317 | 91 | $180,250 | $379,769 |
| 18914 | 21,371 | 7,734 | $148,286 | $172,452 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.