Bendersville, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 631, Bendersville'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

Bendersville is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Adams County. The total population is 631. It ranks as the 1241st most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bendersville is 36.0 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 28.8% of the population under 18, Bendersville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bendersville is $77,500. This is about the same as the state median of $77,971. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 86% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $205,000. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Bendersville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bendersville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (26.0% vs 8.7%).

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower 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 92.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bendersville, 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.