North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

North Belle Vernon is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. The total population is 1,723. It ranks as the 723rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Belle Vernon is 48.3 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 13.6% 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 North Belle Vernon is $50,588. This is 35% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.3%. This is 99% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $118,600. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, North Belle Vernon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Belle Vernon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.2%. The Black or African American population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

28.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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 96.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Belle Vernon, 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.