Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 304, Ben Avon Heights's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ben Avon Heights is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. The total population is 304. It ranks as the 1582nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ben Avon Heights is 43.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ben Avon Heights is $234,375. This is 201% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 190% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.7%. This is 94% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $542,500. Housing costs are 113% higher than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Ben Avon Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ben Avon Heights has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

86.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ben Avon Heights in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 146% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.1%. Notably, 45.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.