Cecil-Bishop, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Cecil-Bishop is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Washington County. The total population is 2,910. It ranks as the 487th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cecil-Bishop is 37.1 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cecil-Bishop is $94,267. This is 21% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 17% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%. This is 72% 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 1.4%. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $305,500. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cecil-Bishop has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

46.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 98.9%. Notably, 18.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cecil-Bishop, 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.