Bucks County, Pennsylvania

PA · FIPS 42017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 647,461 #108 / 3,222
97th
Median Household Income $114,764 +52.7% #70 / 3,222
98th
Median Age 44.2 years +13.6% #895 / 3,222
72th
Median Home Value $445,700 +58.1% #205 / 3,222
94th
Median Gross Rent $1,605 +38.0% #188 / 3,222
94th
Poverty Rate 6.1% -51.6% #116 / 3,222
96th

Demographics

Bucks County has a population of 647,461, making it the #108 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

89.6%
Native Born
10.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Bucks County is $114,764, ranking #70 out of 3,222 counties — 52.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.1% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.

Median Household Income
$114,764 +52.7% vs nat'l
Rank #70 of 3,222
98th percentile
Per Capita Income
$59,022 +43.0% vs nat'l
Rank #80 of 3,222
98th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.1% −51.6% vs nat'l
Rank #116 of 3,222
96th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −17.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,592 of 3,222
51th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.8% +32.8% vs nat'l
Rank #176 of 3,222
95th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.8 min +15.3% vs nat'l
Rank #627 of 3,222
81th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Bucks County is $445,700 (+58.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,605/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.8%.

Median Home Value
$445,700 +58.1% vs nat'l
Rank #205 of 3,222
94th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,605 +38.0% vs nat'l
Rank #188 of 3,222
94th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.8% +20.8% vs nat'l
Rank #992 of 3,222
69th percentile
77.8% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Bucks County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #277 of 3,222
91th percentile

About Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Bucks County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 647,461, making it the 108th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bucks County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Bucks County is $114,764, which ranks #70 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 52.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in Bucks County is $445,700, 58.1% above the national median. Renters in Bucks County pay a median gross rent of $1,605 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Bucks County, 44.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.8 min.

Bucks County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.6%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.0%).

All data for Bucks County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.