Population 33,198 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bethel Park
Household size in Bethel Park
| Period | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Bethel Park are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bethel Park
| Period | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.2 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.3 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Bethel Park skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 40 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bethel Park
| Period | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.9% of households in Bethel Park, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 45 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bethel Park
Renters in Bethel Park
| Period | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bethel Park is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (42.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bethel Park
| Period | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Bethel Park: 6.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bethel Park
| Period | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Bethel Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bethel Park
| Period | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $781 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $914 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $954 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,344 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$564 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bethel Park pays $1,344 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole ($1,162). Rent has climbed $564 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bethel Park
Bachelor's degrees in Bethel Park
| Period | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.5% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.8% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Bethel Park is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (53.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.1 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bethel Park
| Period | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Bethel Park: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 49 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bethel Park
| Period | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bethel Park has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bethel Park compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Park | 2.25 | 48.3 | 4.9% | 23.4% | 6.9% | 1965 | $1,344 | 53.8% | 97.6% | 2.9% |
| Upper St. Clair | 2.78 | 44.9 | 7.5% | 12.1% | 4.1% | 1973 | $1,797 | 75.5% | 98.4% | 3.5% |
| South Park Township | 2.42 | 43.9 | 10.1% | 22.2% | 6.4% | 1977 | $1,399 | 42.2% | 96.3% | 2.6% |
| Castle Shannon | 2.20 | 41.7 | 8.3% | 40.9% | 7.8% | 1956 | $1,313 | 37.6% | 96.7% | 0.8% |
| Morgan | 2.60 | 39.8 | 12.2% | 25.1% | 6.9% | 1967 | $1,342 | 40.8% | 94.7% | 1.8% |
| Venetia | 3.00 | 40.3 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 1992 | $1,348 | 61.5% | 98.7% | 0.9% |
| Pleasant Hills | 2.38 | 43.0 | 11.3% | 24.7% | 9.0% | 1962 | $1,107 | 44.9% | 95.4% | 3.1% |
| Baldwin | 2.40 | 43.9 | 9.5% | 19.4% | 9.3% | 1960 | $1,016 | 33.8% | 93.2% | 1.8% |
| Bridgeville | 2.28 | 43.8 | 8.1% | 28.0% | 7.1% | 1979 | $1,199 | 53.6% | 97.9% | 3.0% |
| Lawrence | 1.96 | 49.6 | 8.9% | 17.1% | 1.1% | 1995 | $1,167 | 53.0% | 97.9% | 8.7% |
| Dormont | 2.00 | 39.3 | 6.0% | 38.5% | 9.2% | 1938 | $1,174 | 51.2% | 96.7% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bethel Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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