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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

Population 647,461
Median Household Income $114,764
Median Home Value $445,700
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Median Age 44.2 years
Homeownership Rate 77.8%
Affordability Ratio 3.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 44.8%
High School Graduation 95.0%
Cities/Places 40
Population 647,461 4th of 67
Median Income $114,764 47% higher than state
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Unemployment 4.4%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population645,993647,461+0.2%
Median household income$111,951$114,764+2.5%
Median home value$421,700$445,700+5.7%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.5%
$25K-$50K 11.2%
$50K-$100K 24.1%
$100K+ 56.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.0%
$10K-$15K
1.7%
$15K-$20K
1.6%
$20K-$25K
2.2%
$25K-$30K
2.0%
$30K-$35K
2.0%
$35K-$40K
2.3%
$40K-$45K
2.4%
$45K-$50K
2.5%
$50K-$60K
5.1%
$60K-$75K
8.1%
$75K-$100K
10.8%
$100K-$125K
10.1%
$125K-$150K
9.2%
$150K-$200K
13.9%
$200K+
23.2%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
66.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,605/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

35out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Bucks County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Levittown50,926$105,0717.0%$341,300
Bristol9,902$76,0428.6%$271,100
Morrisville9,752$99,5268.6%$292,200
Croydon9,684$70,30810.9%$293,700
Quakertown9,319$85,95910.2%$278,500
Perkasie9,216$93,8456.7%$372,100
Fairless Hills8,827$80,80713.2%$358,800
Doylestown8,341$99,3225.5%$527,700
Richboro6,963$159,0070.8%$559,700
Newtown Grant6,193$168,7504.8%$583,600
Churchville6,084$192,5195.8%$657,000
Brittany Farms-The Highlands4,571$111,8751.6%$396,100
Sellersville4,542$95,0227.8%$329,600
Chalfont4,346$124,4857.4%$445,900
Warminster Heights3,940$53,47215.1%$375,200
Woodbourne3,834$186,0002.0%$667,300
Trevose3,635$87,4551.6%$378,000
Village Shires3,503$132,1881.1%$515,100
New Britain2,821$125,2274.5%$407,000
New Hope2,622$175,1564.2%$716,200
Yardley2,609$112,5003.4%$480,300
Plumsteadville2,592$176,3130.9%$580,800
Penndel2,513$75,51711.8%$336,200
Woodside2,491$172,2060.4%$697,200
Feasterville2,461$82,6216.5%$371,600
Tullytown2,358$65,18513.6%$346,700
Newtown2,224$166,4292.0%$783,400
Dublin2,164$87,81310.0%$395,800
Spinnerstown1,780$143,3750.1%$417,200
Langhorne1,657$101,13110.8%$446,500
Eddington1,606$122,1072.6%$333,200
Langhorne Manor1,543$137,91710.5%$554,300
Cornwells Heights1,319$87,39615.2%$359,400
Milford Square1,312$179,3550.3%$307,700
Silverdale1,288$107,3210.9%$360,300
Richlandtown1,209$74,4395.0%$314,600
Hulmeville925$121,6255.3%$387,500
Ivyland914$149,3753.2%$529,000
Riegelsville860$93,7508.5%$342,000
Trumbauersville772$112,5007.9%$345,100

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.