Bucks County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Bucks County, Pennsylvania has a population of 647,461, the 4th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $114,764 and the median home value is $445,700. The poverty rate is 6.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bucks County Quick Facts
How Bucks County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 645,993 | 647,461 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $111,951 | $114,764 | +2.5% |
| Median home value | $421,700 | $445,700 | +5.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Bucks County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levittown | 50,926 | $105,071 | 7.0% | $341,300 |
| Bristol | 9,902 | $76,042 | 8.6% | $271,100 |
| Morrisville | 9,752 | $99,526 | 8.6% | $292,200 |
| Croydon | 9,684 | $70,308 | 10.9% | $293,700 |
| Quakertown | 9,319 | $85,959 | 10.2% | $278,500 |
| Perkasie | 9,216 | $93,845 | 6.7% | $372,100 |
| Fairless Hills | 8,827 | $80,807 | 13.2% | $358,800 |
| Doylestown | 8,341 | $99,322 | 5.5% | $527,700 |
| Richboro | 6,963 | $159,007 | 0.8% | $559,700 |
| Newtown Grant | 6,193 | $168,750 | 4.8% | $583,600 |
| Churchville | 6,084 | $192,519 | 5.8% | $657,000 |
| Brittany Farms-The Highlands | 4,571 | $111,875 | 1.6% | $396,100 |
| Sellersville | 4,542 | $95,022 | 7.8% | $329,600 |
| Chalfont | 4,346 | $124,485 | 7.4% | $445,900 |
| Warminster Heights | 3,940 | $53,472 | 15.1% | $375,200 |
| Woodbourne | 3,834 | $186,000 | 2.0% | $667,300 |
| Trevose | 3,635 | $87,455 | 1.6% | $378,000 |
| Village Shires | 3,503 | $132,188 | 1.1% | $515,100 |
| New Britain | 2,821 | $125,227 | 4.5% | $407,000 |
| New Hope | 2,622 | $175,156 | 4.2% | $716,200 |
| Yardley | 2,609 | $112,500 | 3.4% | $480,300 |
| Plumsteadville | 2,592 | $176,313 | 0.9% | $580,800 |
| Penndel | 2,513 | $75,517 | 11.8% | $336,200 |
| Woodside | 2,491 | $172,206 | 0.4% | $697,200 |
| Feasterville | 2,461 | $82,621 | 6.5% | $371,600 |
| Tullytown | 2,358 | $65,185 | 13.6% | $346,700 |
| Newtown | 2,224 | $166,429 | 2.0% | $783,400 |
| Dublin | 2,164 | $87,813 | 10.0% | $395,800 |
| Spinnerstown | 1,780 | $143,375 | 0.1% | $417,200 |
| Langhorne | 1,657 | $101,131 | 10.8% | $446,500 |
| Eddington | 1,606 | $122,107 | 2.6% | $333,200 |
| Langhorne Manor | 1,543 | $137,917 | 10.5% | $554,300 |
| Cornwells Heights | 1,319 | $87,396 | 15.2% | $359,400 |
| Milford Square | 1,312 | $179,355 | 0.3% | $307,700 |
| Silverdale | 1,288 | $107,321 | 0.9% | $360,300 |
| Richlandtown | 1,209 | $74,439 | 5.0% | $314,600 |
| Hulmeville | 925 | $121,625 | 5.3% | $387,500 |
| Ivyland | 914 | $149,375 | 3.2% | $529,000 |
| Riegelsville | 860 | $93,750 | 8.5% | $342,000 |
| Trumbauersville | 772 | $112,500 | 7.9% | $345,100 |
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Population Overview
Bucks County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 647,461. It is the 4th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 40 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bucks County is 44.2 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bucks County is $114,764. This is 47% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 42% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $445,700. Housing costs are 75% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bucks County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The Black or African American population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.
Education
44.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bucks County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 27% 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 95.0%. Notably, 18.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Bucks County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bucks County, Pennsylvania?
Bucks County has a population of 647,461, making it the 4th most populous county in Pennsylvania.
What is the median income in Bucks County?
The median household income in Bucks County is $114,764 with a poverty rate of 6.1%.
How many cities are in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?
Bucks County contains 40 Census-designated places.