Population 647,461 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bucks County
Household size in Bucks County
| Period | Bucks County | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Bucks County average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.70, mirroring the country. Few Pennsylvania counties have larger households: only six of 67.
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 Bucks County
| Period | Bucks County | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Bucks County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the north.
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 Bucks County
| Period | Bucks County | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in Bucks County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Bucks County
Renters in Bucks County
| Period | Bucks County | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bucks County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (35.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Bucks County
| Period | Bucks County | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Bucks County: just 4.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Pennsylvania county has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Bucks County
| Period | Bucks County | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Bucks County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. Still, homes here are newer than in the Philadelphia area overall, where the median home dates to 1968. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Bucks County
| Period | Bucks County | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,169 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,287 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,425 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,800 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$631 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bucks County pays $1,800 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $631 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Pennsylvania county has higher rents.
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 Bucks County
Bachelor's degrees in Bucks County
| Period | Bucks County | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.8% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Bucks County (44.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.8 points, in line with the national trend. Only four of Pennsylvania's 67 counties have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Bucks County
| Period | Bucks County | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Bucks County: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally. Only six of Pennsylvania's 67 counties 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 Bucks County
| Period | Bucks County | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bucks County runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Bucks County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks County | 2.62 | 44.8 | 8.0% | 22.2% | 4.2% | 1975 | $1,800 | 44.8% | 94.9% | 4.3% |
| Montgomery County | 2.57 | 42.2 | 8.1% | 28.6% | 5.6% | 1971 | $1,793 | 53.7% | 95.0% | 4.4% |
| Mercer County | 2.68 | 40.3 | 12.3% | 37.8% | 6.7% | 1967 | $1,780 | 45.3% | 88.4% | 6.6% |
| Monmouth County | 2.65 | 44.0 | 7.8% | 24.4% | 6.8% | 1974 | $2,113 | 51.0% | 93.9% | 5.3% |
| Berks County | 2.64 | 40.8 | 13.2% | 28.7% | 5.9% | 1967 | $1,310 | 26.6% | 87.4% | 6.0% |
| Lebanon County | 2.53 | 41.5 | 10.0% | 28.7% | 6.6% | 1971 | $1,242 | 24.6% | 88.2% | 4.2% |
| Dauphin County | 2.43 | 39.7 | 12.3% | 36.9% | 6.2% | 1971 | $1,286 | 33.6% | 90.5% | 5.0% |
| Cumberland County | 2.45 | 41.2 | 8.0% | 28.7% | 6.6% | 1978 | $1,389 | 41.0% | 93.7% | 3.5% |
| Westmoreland County | 2.26 | 47.1 | 8.1% | 21.6% | 8.4% | 1966 | $990 | 33.0% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| Washington County | 2.36 | 44.5 | 8.0% | 23.9% | 10.6% | 1969 | $1,098 | 33.9% | 94.6% | 4.8% |
| Brooke County | 2.19 | 47.2 | 8.1% | 25.4% | 9.2% | 1964 | $696 | 23.4% | 93.4% | 6.3% |
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 Bucks County. 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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