Bucks County, PA

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Bucks County Overview

645,163
TOTAL POPULATION
319,410
MALE POPULATION
325,753
FEMALE POPULATION
98.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.99
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$54,930
PER CAPITA INCOME
$130,183
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$107,826
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,182
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
357,125
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bucks County Area Codes

Race in Bucks County

The most populous races in Bucks County are White / Caucasian (540,421 | 83.8%), Hispanic or Latino (38,195 | 5.9%), and Two or more Races (32,754 | 5.1%).
Race in Bucks County
Race# Population% Population
Asian31,5854.9%
Black / African American25,1433.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific730.0%
Hispanic or Latino38,1955.9%
Native / Alaskan6740.1%
White / Caucasian540,42183.8%
Two or more Races32,7545.1%
Some other Race14,5132.2%
Total645,163100.0%

Ancestry in Bucks County

The most populous ancestries reported in Bucks County are Irish (145,741 | 22.6%), German (136,806 | 21.2%), Italian (90,243 | 14.0%), English (63,480 | 9.8%), and Polish (43,726 | 6.8%), together accounting for 74.4% of all Bucks County residents.
Ancestry in Bucks County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1250.0%
African1,9390.3%
Albanian5560.1%
Alsatian480.0%
American29,7304.6%
Apache170.0%
Arab3,5370.5%
Argentinean5870.1%
Armenian1,2180.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac490.0%
Australian470.0%
Austrian3,1180.5%
Barbadian660.0%
Basque210.0%
Belgian4680.1%
Belizean80.0%
Bhutanese9940.2%
Blackfeet640.0%
Bolivian180.0%
Brazilian9800.2%
British2,5200.4%
British West Indian70.0%
Bulgarian2240.0%
Burmese3,4590.5%
Cajun110.0%
Cambodian2000.0%
Canadian1,0320.2%
Carpatho Rusyn390.0%
Celtic1400.0%
Central American3,8950.6%
Central American Indian3260.1%
Cherokee8150.1%
Cheyenne230.0%
Chilean2240.0%
Chippewa120.0%
Choctaw520.0%
Colombian1,1390.2%
Costa Rican7800.1%
Cree190.0%
Croatian6410.1%
Cuban1,3780.2%
Cypriot190.0%
Czech2,2060.3%
Czechoslovakian1,0330.2%
Danish9960.2%
Delaware2460.0%
Dominican1,4150.2%
Dutch6,1821.0%
Eastern European5,0920.8%
Ecuadorian9380.2%
Egyptian1,1650.2%
English63,4809.8%
Estonian1160.0%
Ethiopian2190.0%
European9,5831.5%
Filipino2980.1%
Finnish4530.1%
French8,9591.4%
French American Indian410.0%
French Canadian1,6440.3%
German136,80621.2%
Ghanaian1580.0%
Greek2,8250.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro300.0%
Guatemalan1,9870.3%
Guyanese1860.0%
Haitian8590.1%
Honduran2570.0%
Hungarian6,8351.1%
Icelander220.0%
Indian (Asian)6,6981.0%
Indonesian1460.0%
Inupiat90.0%
Iranian3960.1%
Iraqi240.0%
Irish145,74122.6%
Iroquois1180.0%
Israeli1890.0%
Italian90,24314.0%
Jamaican1,2010.2%
Japanese4610.1%
Kenyan390.0%
Korean2,9870.5%
Laotian1510.0%
Latvian3150.1%
Lebanese1,6840.3%
Liberian1,2490.2%
Lithuanian3,6890.6%
Lumbee1070.0%
Luxembourger50.0%
Malaysian1460.0%
Maltese830.0%
Mexican8,6341.3%
Mexican American Indian3320.1%
Mongolian520.0%
Moroccan1880.0%
Native Hawaiian1760.0%
Navajo120.0%
New Zealander250.0%
Nicaraguan540.0%
Nigerian8630.1%
Northern European7110.1%
Norwegian2,9190.4%
Pakistani2160.0%
Palestinian210.0%
Panamanian2320.0%
Paraguayan1050.0%
Pennsylvania German4,9850.8%
Peruvian7850.1%
Polish43,7266.8%
Portuguese1,6430.3%
Potawatomi600.0%
Puerto Rican14,8992.3%
Romanian1,7370.3%
Russian14,7832.3%
Salvadoran5670.1%
Samoan480.0%
Scandinavian8160.1%
Scotch-Irish5,6490.9%
Scottish10,5621.6%
Serbian1730.0%
Shoshone50.0%
Sierra Leonean350.0%
Sioux660.0%
Slavic7580.1%
Slovak3,6140.6%
Slovene3250.1%
South African1050.0%
South American4,1750.6%
South American Indian1120.0%
Soviet Union610.0%
Spaniard1,3340.2%
Spanish1,1350.2%
Spanish American570.0%
Sri Lankan2,7610.4%
Subsaharan African4,8120.7%
Swedish4,4860.7%
Swiss2,6650.4%
Syrian2690.0%
Thai17,8952.8%
Tlingit-Haida50.0%
Tongan370.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian7390.1%
Turkish7920.1%
Ukrainian12,6342.0%
Uruguayan210.0%
Venezuelan2590.0%
Vietnamese4080.1%
Welsh5,7330.9%
West Indian820.0%
Yugoslavian4530.1%
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Immigrants in Bucks County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bucks County came from Asia (25,699 | 4.0%), Europe (21,235 | 3.3%), South Central Asia (14,884 | 2.3%), Eastern Europe (14,525 | 2.2%), and Latin America (12,704 | 2.0%), together accounting for 13.8% of all Bucks County residents.
Immigrants in Bucks County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1050.0%
Africa4,6080.7%
Albania3580.1%
Argentina3180.1%
Armenia720.0%
Asia25,6994.0%
Australia1140.0%
Austria1510.0%
Bangladesh4900.1%
Barbados680.0%
Belarus1,2260.2%
Belgium940.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2470.0%
Brazil1,1320.2%
Bulgaria1410.0%
Cambodia3000.1%
Cameroon300.0%
Canada1,1030.2%
Caribbean2,9620.5%
Central America5,7020.9%
Chile1760.0%
China3,2340.5%
Colombia6190.1%
Congo510.0%
Costa Rica5460.1%
Croatia290.0%
Cuba5200.1%
Czechoslovakia1700.0%
Denmark740.0%
Dominican Republic8660.1%
Eastern Africa6740.1%
Eastern Asia5,1800.8%
Eastern Europe14,5252.2%
Ecuador6070.1%
Egypt6520.1%
El Salvador3090.1%
England6800.1%
Ethiopia1690.0%
Europe21,2353.3%
Fiji780.0%
France2430.0%
Germany1,4010.2%
Ghana2420.0%
Greece3450.1%
Guatemala1,2140.2%
Guyana3300.1%
Haiti3720.1%
Honduras630.0%
Hong Kong2930.1%
Hungary2460.0%
India11,5201.8%
Indonesia480.0%
Iran1590.0%
Iraq160.0%
Ireland3670.1%
Israel2340.0%
Italy9150.1%
Jamaica4760.1%
Japan2030.0%
Jordan200.0%
Kazakhstan1010.0%
Kenya2100.0%
Korea1,7020.3%
Kuwait60.0%
Laos320.0%
Latin America12,7042.0%
Latvia870.0%
Lebanon2120.0%
Liberia1,6110.3%
Lithuania1130.0%
Malaysia1940.0%
Mexico3,5350.5%
Middle Africa880.0%
Moldova5380.1%
Morocco1600.0%
Nepal1820.0%
Netherlands1450.0%
Nicaragua260.0%
Nigeria3780.1%
North Macedonia180.0%
Northern Africa8680.1%
Northern Europe2,8000.4%
Oceania2310.0%
Pakistan1,0660.2%
Panama90.0%
Peru6970.1%
Philippines9550.2%
Poland1,4820.2%
Portugal4060.1%
Romania4900.1%
Russia2,4610.4%
Saudi Arabia980.0%
Scotland2050.0%
Serbia470.0%
Sierra Leone680.0%
Singapore600.0%
South Africa2070.0%
South America4,0400.6%
South Central Asia14,8842.3%
South Eastern Asia3,3280.5%
Southern Europe1,8280.3%
Spain1620.0%
Sri Lanka2130.0%
Sweden1640.0%
Switzerland480.0%
Syria3640.1%
Taiwan5260.1%
Thailand2830.0%
Trinidad and Tobago6470.1%
Turkey3830.1%
Uganda2170.0%
Ukraine5,5990.9%
Uruguay130.0%
Uzbekistan8320.1%
Venezuela1470.0%
Vietnam1,4010.2%
Western Africa2,4790.4%
Western Asia2,3070.4%
Western Europe2,0820.3%
Yemen200.0%
Zimbabwe70.0%
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Sex and Age in Bucks County

Sex and Age in Bucks County

The most populous age groups in Bucks County are 55 to 59 Years (26,306 | 8.2%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (26,350 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bucks County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15,550 (4.9%)14,696 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Years17,801 (5.6%)16,161 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years19,772 (6.2%)19,835 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years20,763 (6.5%)19,256 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years19,167 (6.0%)18,097 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years17,659 (5.5%)16,785 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years18,356 (5.8%)17,833 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years19,727 (6.2%)19,554 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years19,565 (6.1%)19,349 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years20,376 (6.4%)20,207 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years23,332 (7.3%)23,513 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years26,306 (8.2%)26,350 (8.1%)
60 to 64 Years24,411 (7.6%)25,187 (7.7%)
65 to 69 Years19,862 (6.2%)20,818 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years15,330 (4.8%)16,926 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years9,664 (3.0%)12,181 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years6,184 (1.9%)8,857 (2.7%)
85 Years and over5,585 (1.8%)10,148 (3.1%)
Total319,410 (100.0%)325,753 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bucks County

Median Family Size in Bucks County

The median family size in Bucks County is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (141,546 | 80.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (11,285 | 6.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bucks County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple141,546 (80.5%)3.13
Single Male/Father11,285 (6.4%)2.56
Single Female/Mother22,944 (13.1%)2.92
Total Families175,775 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Bucks County

The median household size in Bucks County is 2.58 persons per household, with single female/mother households (22,944 | 9.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.15 persons per household. non-family households (71,059 | 28.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bucks County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple141,546 (57.3%)3.14
Single Male/Father11,285 (4.6%)2.92
Single Female/Mother22,944 (9.3%)3.15
Non-family71,059 (28.8%)1.21
Total Households246,834 (100.0%)2.58

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bucks County

Out of a total of 246,834 households in Bucks County, 175,775 (71.2%) are family households, while 71,059 (28.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 74,931, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 58,833.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bucks County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-58,833 (23.8%)
2-Person Households74,931 (30.4%)10,938 (4.4%)
3-Person Households40,235 (16.3%)725 (0.3%)
4-Person Households37,998 (15.4%)413 (0.2%)
5-Person Households15,688 (6.4%)83 (0.0%)
6-Person Households4,636 (1.9%)66 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2,287 (0.9%)1 (0.0%)
Total175,775 (71.2%)71,059 (28.8%)

Female Fertility in Bucks County

Fertility by Age in Bucks County

Average fertility rate in Bucks County is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bucks County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years75 (1.2%)4.0
20 to 34 years4,362 (69.6%)83.0
35 to 50 years1,835 (29.3%)29.0
Total6,272 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bucks County

75.6% of women with births (6,272) in Bucks County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 85.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 10.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bucks County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years11 (14.7%)64 (85.3%)
20 to 34 years3,088 (70.8%)1,274 (29.2%)
35 to 50 years1,644 (89.6%)191 (10.4%)
Total4,742 (75.6%)1,530 (24.4%)

Fertility by Education in Bucks County

Average fertility rate in Bucks County is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 66.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 32.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bucks County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School389 (6.2%)21.0
High School Diploma1,187 (18.9%)43.0
College or Associate's Degree1,149 (18.3%)38.0
Bachelor's Degree2,043 (32.6%)56.0
Graduate Degree1,504 (24.0%)66.0
Total6,272 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bucks County

24.4% of women with births in Bucks County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 59.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bucks County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School157 (40.4%)232 (59.6%)
High School Diploma523 (44.1%)664 (55.9%)
College or Associate's Degree871 (75.8%)278 (24.2%)
Bachelor's Degree1,788 (87.5%)255 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,403 (93.3%)101 (6.7%)
Total4,742 (75.6%)1,530 (24.4%)

Income in Bucks County

Income Overview in Bucks County

Per Capita Income in Bucks County is $54,930, while median incomes of families and households are $130,183 and $107,826 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income645,163$54,930
Median Family Income175,775$130,183
Mean Family Income175,775$163,974
Median Household Income246,834$107,826
Mean Household Income246,834$141,092
Income Deficit175,775$10,182
Wage / Income Gap (%)645,16334.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)645,16365.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index645,1630.44

Earnings by Sex in Bucks County

Average Earnings in Bucks County are $54,896, $66,733 for men and $43,834 for women, a difference of 34.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Bucks County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male195,903 (52.9%)$66,733
Female174,695 (47.1%)$43,834
Total370,598 (100.0%)$54,896

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bucks County

The most common earnings brackets in Bucks County are $100,000+ for men (60,997 | 31.1%) and $100,000+ for women (27,597 | 15.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bucks County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less7,027 (3.6%)10,771 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,841 (2.5%)5,939 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4995,213 (2.7%)6,721 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,179 (1.6%)4,670 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,983 (2.0%)5,076 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,895 (1.5%)4,664 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,615 (1.3%)4,681 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,943 (1.0%)3,049 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,147 (1.6%)4,082 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,821 (1.9%)4,914 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9996,902 (3.5%)9,886 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9997,369 (3.8%)9,063 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9996,644 (3.4%)8,061 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9997,723 (3.9%)7,382 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9997,428 (3.8%)8,454 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9997,076 (3.6%)6,327 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99913,880 (7.1%)14,613 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99912,835 (6.6%)9,311 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99926,385 (13.5%)19,434 (11.1%)
$100,000+60,997 (31.1%)27,597 (15.8%)
Total195,903 (100.0%)174,695 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bucks County

Average earnings in Bucks County are $76,106 for men and $50,547 for women, a difference of 33.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $124,090, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $45,969. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $83,535, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,928.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bucks County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,969$25,928
High School Diploma$55,949$34,834
College or Associate's Degree$66,428$40,083
Bachelor's Degree$96,107$61,145
Graduate Degree$124,090$83,535
Total$76,106$50,547

Family Income in Bucks County

Family Income Brackets in Bucks County

According to the Bucks County family income data, there are 45,174 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,230 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bucks County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,2851.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2300.7%
$15,000 to $24,9993,6912.1%
$25,000 to $34,9995,0972.9%
$35,000 to $49,9999,4925.4%
$50,000 to $74,99919,51111.1%
$75,000 to $99,99920,91711.9%
$100,000 to $149,99940,07722.8%
$150,000 to $199,99928,30016.1%
$200,000+45,17425.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bucks County

7+ person families (1,808 | 1.0%) account for the highest median family income in Bucks County with $180,364 per family, while 2-person families (78,858 | 44.9%) have the highest median income of $53,804 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bucks County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families78,858 (44.9%)$107,608
3-Person Families40,166 (22.9%)$138,809
4-Person Families35,817 (20.4%)$163,130
5-Person Families14,729 (8.4%)$162,663
6-Person Families4,397 (2.5%)$141,394
7+ Person Families1,808 (1.0%)$180,364
Total175,775 (100.0%)$130,183

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bucks County

The median family income in Bucks County is $130,183, with families comprising 3+ earners (28,388) having the highest median family income of $184,348, while families with no earners (22,633) have the lowest median family income of $65,525, accounting for 16.2% and 12.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bucks County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners22,633 (12.9%)$65,525
1 Earner46,394 (26.4%)$96,839
2 Earners78,360 (44.6%)$154,282
3+ Earners28,388 (16.2%)$184,348
Total175,775 (100.0%)$130,183

Household Income in Bucks County

Household Income Brackets in Bucks County

With 50,107 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Bucks County, accounting for 20.3% of all households. In contrast, only 4,196 households (1.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bucks County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,6652.7%
$10,000 to $14,9994,1961.7%
$15,000 to $24,99911,1084.5%
$25,000 to $34,99911,8484.8%
$35,000 to $49,99918,5137.5%
$50,000 to $74,99932,58213.2%
$75,000 to $99,99929,62012.0%
$100,000 to $149,99949,61420.1%
$150,000 to $199,99932,82913.3%
$200,000+50,10720.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bucks County

The median household income in Bucks County is $107,826, with the highest median household income of $133,935 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 104,598 households (42.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $63,028, with 3,398 households (1.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bucks County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,398 (1.4%)$63,028
25 to 44 Years63,687 (25.8%)$116,964
45 to 64 Years104,598 (42.4%)$133,935
65+ Years75,151 (30.4%)$72,670
Total246,834 (100.0%)$107,826

Poverty in Bucks County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bucks County

With 4.7% poverty level for males and 6.5% for females among the residents of Bucks County, under 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,189 males (7.8%) and 1,088 females (9.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bucks County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,189 (7.8%)1,037 (7.2%)
5 Years249 (5.9%)192 (7.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,183 (5.8%)1,559 (7.5%)
12 to 14 Years626 (5.2%)1,088 (9.0%)
15 Years301 (6.8%)205 (5.3%)
16 and 17 Years516 (6.1%)510 (6.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,192 (4.6%)2,112 (8.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,803 (5.0%)3,012 (8.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,326 (3.4%)1,983 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,794 (4.1%)2,059 (4.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,112 (4.2%)2,961 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,360 (3.9%)1,866 (5.0%)
75 Years and over1,193 (5.8%)2,402 (8.2%)
Total14,844 (4.7%)20,986 (6.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bucks County

According to the poverty statistics in Bucks County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.6% of males and 95.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bucks County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,064 (92.2%)13,305 (92.8%)
5 Years3,973 (94.1%)2,495 (92.8%)
6 to 11 Years19,380 (94.3%)19,193 (92.5%)
12 to 14 Years11,485 (94.8%)11,007 (91.0%)
15 Years4,134 (93.2%)3,625 (94.7%)
16 and 17 Years7,998 (93.9%)8,037 (94.0%)
18 to 24 Years24,431 (95.4%)21,992 (91.2%)
25 to 34 Years33,942 (95.0%)31,527 (91.3%)
35 to 44 Years37,753 (96.6%)36,885 (94.9%)
45 to 54 Years41,791 (95.9%)41,601 (95.3%)
55 to 64 Years48,279 (95.8%)48,321 (94.2%)
65 to 74 Years33,516 (96.1%)35,554 (95.0%)
75 Years and over19,443 (94.2%)26,806 (91.8%)
Total300,189 (95.3%)300,348 (93.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bucks County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bucks County show that 1.9% or 2,634 of the total 141,546 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 15.2%, comprising of 49 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.7%, which includes 774 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bucks County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children83,547 (98.2%)1,558 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children45,980 (98.3%)774 (1.7%)
3 or 4 Children9,111 (97.3%)253 (2.7%)
5 or more Children274 (84.8%)49 (15.2%)
Total138,912 (98.1%)2,634 (1.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bucks County

According to the poverty data in Bucks County, 6.5% or 730 single-father households and 13.4% or 3,069 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (33.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (86.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bucks County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children206 (3.9%)424 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children457 (8.5%)1,961 (17.5%)
3 or 4 Children64 (9.6%)645 (37.4%)
5 or more Children3 (33.3%)39 (86.7%)
Total730 (6.5%)3,069 (13.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bucks County

The poverty data for Bucks County shows that 2,634 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 3,799 of the single-parent households (11.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 households (15.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 household (77.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bucks County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,558 (1.8%)630 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children774 (1.7%)2,418 (14.6%)
3 or 4 Children253 (2.7%)709 (29.6%)
5 or more Children49 (15.2%)42 (77.8%)
Total2,634 (1.9%)3,799 (11.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Bucks County

Employment by Class of Employer in Bucks County

Among the 334,130 employed individuals in Bucks County, private company employees (233,754 | 70.0%), not-for-profit organizations (33,970 | 10.2%), and local government employees (20,680 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bucks County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees233,75470.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)15,1424.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)17,3295.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations33,97010.2%
Local Government Employees20,6806.2%
State Government Employees6,4541.9%
Federal Government Employees6,4281.9%
Unpaid Family Workers3730.1%
Total334,130100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bucks County

According to the labor force statistics for Bucks County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (533,022), 67.0% or 357,125 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 16,428 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.7% or 69,359 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.6% or 2,004 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bucks County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years13,723 (43.3%)2,004 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Years29,327 (78.7%)2,493 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Years30,242 (87.8%)1,694 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years31,195 (86.2%)1,435 (4.6%)
35 to 44 Years69,359 (88.7%)2,219 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years76,062 (87.0%)2,434 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years43,283 (82.2%)1,645 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years34,421 (69.4%)1,342 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years24,725 (33.9%)1,187 (4.8%)
75 Years and over4,630 (8.8%)83 (1.8%)
Total357,125 (67.0%)16,428 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bucks County

According to labor force statistics for Bucks County, 84.1% of individuals (284,687) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (338,510) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 10,818 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.2% or 140,632 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.3% or 571 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bucks County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10,777 (68.0%)840 (5.3%)
High School Diploma65,960 (78.5%)4,033 (4.8%)
College / Associate Degree67,129 (82.9%)3,320 (4.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher140,632 (89.2%)4,730 (3.0%)
Total284,687 (84.1%)12,863 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bucks County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bucks County are Management (43,269 | 12.7%), Community & Social Service (39,250 | 11.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (27,258 | 8.0%), Business & Financial (27,218 | 8.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (26,690 | 7.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bucks County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bucks County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (72.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (76.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.4%), and Health Technologists (75.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bucks County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management27,736 (64.1%)15,533 (35.9%)
Business & Financial13,894 (51.0%)13,324 (48.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science19,832 (72.8%)7,426 (27.2%)
Computers & Mathematics10,617 (72.7%)3,982 (27.3%)
Architecture & Engineering6,668 (87.1%)986 (12.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,547 (50.9%)2,458 (49.1%)
Community & Social Service 12,674 (32.3%)26,576 (67.7%)
Education, Arts & Media1,783 (29.7%)4,211 (70.3%)
Legal Services & Support2,496 (53.7%)2,148 (46.3%)
Education Instruction & Library5,107 (23.5%)16,614 (76.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,288 (47.7%)3,603 (52.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6,570 (24.6%)20,120 (75.4%)
Health Technologists4,861 (24.8%)14,746 (75.2%)
Total (Category)80,706 (49.3%)82,979 (50.7%)
Total (Overall)181,214 (53.3%)158,648 (46.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bucks County are Food Preparation & Serving (14,162 | 4.2%), Healthcare Support (8,472 | 2.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (7,999 | 2.4%), Personal Care & Service (7,126 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (5,202 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Bucks County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bucks County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.9%), Security & Protection (74.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (68.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.6%), Personal Care & Service (77.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bucks County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,561 (18.4%)6,911 (81.6%)
Security & Protection3,850 (74.0%)1,352 (26.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,748 (67.1%)856 (32.9%)
Law Enforcement2,102 (80.9%)496 (19.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving6,584 (46.5%)7,578 (53.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5,442 (68.0%)2,557 (32.0%)
Personal Care & Service1,571 (22.1%)5,555 (77.9%)
Total (Category)19,008 (44.2%)23,953 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)181,214 (53.3%)158,648 (46.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bucks County are Office & Administration (36,747 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (34,525 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bucks County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bucks County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related20,268 (58.7%)14,257 (41.3%)
Office & Administration9,051 (24.6%)27,696 (75.4%)
Total (Category)29,319 (41.1%)41,953 (58.9%)
Total (Overall)181,214 (53.3%)158,648 (46.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bucks County are Construction & Extraction (14,586 | 4.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10,557 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (504 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bucks County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bucks County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry174 (34.5%)330 (65.5%)
Construction & Extraction14,078 (96.5%)508 (3.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10,328 (97.8%)229 (2.2%)
Total (Category)24,580 (95.8%)1,067 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)181,214 (53.3%)158,648 (46.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bucks County are Production (15,813 | 4.6%), Transportation (10,322 | 3.0%), and Material Moving (10,162 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bucks County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bucks County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11,024 (69.7%)4,789 (30.3%)
Transportation8,635 (83.7%)1,687 (16.3%)
Material Moving7,942 (78.1%)2,220 (21.8%)
Total (Category)27,601 (76.0%)8,696 (24.0%)
Total (Overall)181,214 (53.3%)158,648 (46.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bucks County

Employment Industries in Bucks County

The major employment industries in Bucks County include Health Care & Social Assistance (52,872 | 15.6%), Manufacturing (40,240 | 11.8%), Retail Trade (36,333 | 10.7%), Professional & Scientific (33,424 | 9.8%), and Educational Services (32,227 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries in Bucks County

Employment Industries by Sex in Bucks County

The Bucks County industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.3%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (83.1%), and Utilities (80.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.9%), Educational Services (69.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (52.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bucks County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting636 (53.3%)557 (46.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction265 (83.1%)54 (16.9%)
Construction21,118 (89.3%)2,542 (10.7%)
Manufacturing27,911 (69.4%)12,329 (30.6%)
Wholesale Trade7,340 (69.3%)3,255 (30.7%)
Retail Trade20,404 (56.2%)15,929 (43.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing9,790 (75.7%)3,147 (24.3%)
Utilities1,753 (80.4%)427 (19.6%)
Information4,073 (64.4%)2,249 (35.6%)
Finance & Insurance10,695 (51.6%)10,049 (48.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,392 (62.1%)2,074 (37.9%)
Professional & Scientific18,781 (56.2%)14,643 (43.8%)
Enterprise Management478 (56.9%)362 (43.1%)
Administrative & Support7,473 (59.4%)5,099 (40.6%)
Educational Services9,719 (30.2%)22,508 (69.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12,754 (24.1%)40,118 (75.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,598 (50.8%)3,483 (49.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services7,813 (47.5%)8,639 (52.5%)
Public Administration6,353 (58.2%)4,568 (41.8%)
Total181,214 (53.3%)158,648 (46.7%)

Education in Bucks County

School Enrollment in Bucks County

The most common levels of schooling among the 141,356 students in Bucks County are high school (34,533 | 24.4%), middle school (31,689 | 22.4%), and elementary school (26,731 | 18.9%).
School Enrollment in Bucks County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8,9216.3%
Kindergarten6,5384.6%
Elementary School26,73118.9%
Middle School31,68922.4%
High School34,53324.4%
College / Undergraduate24,71317.5%
Graduate / Professional8,2315.8%
Total141,356100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bucks County

Out of a total of 141,356 students who are enrolled in schools in Bucks County, 31,381 (22.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 109,975 (77.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3,710 (59.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 21,820 (88.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bucks County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,566 (40.9%)3,710 (59.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old25,732 (79.9%)6,483 (20.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds34,313 (87.9%)4,741 (12.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds21,820 (88.4%)2,859 (11.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8,488 (75.5%)2,752 (24.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8,919 (63.7%)5,091 (36.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,842 (61.5%)2,401 (38.5%)
35 Years and over4,357 (57.0%)3,282 (43.0%)
Total109,975 (77.8%)31,381 (22.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bucks County

Business (46,540 | 21.7%), education (28,029 | 13.1%), science & technology (23,606 | 11.0%), engineering (16,656 | 7.8%), and social sciences (14,360 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 214,382 individuals in Bucks County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bucks County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics10,1104.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural13,9246.5%
Physical & Health Sciences6,9123.2%
Psychology10,1054.7%
Social Sciences14,3606.7%
Engineering16,6567.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,1240.5%
Science & Technology23,60611.0%
Business46,54021.7%
Education28,02913.1%
Literature & Languages7,9703.7%
Liberal Arts & History8,6984.1%
Visual & Performing Arts7,4373.5%
Communications8,8174.1%
Arts & Humanities10,0944.7%
Total214,382100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bucks County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bucks County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bucks County are males with 2 vehicles (78,994, accounting for 44.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (64,502, making up 51.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bucks County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,074 (1.7%)2,807 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle23,268 (13.0%)24,139 (15.7%)
2 Vehicles78,994 (44.1%)64,502 (41.8%)
3 Vehicles43,933 (24.5%)37,544 (24.3%)
4 Vehicles20,781 (11.6%)17,377 (11.3%)
5 or more Vehicles9,006 (5.0%)7,797 (5.1%)
Total179,056 (100.0%)154,166 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bucks County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bucks County are 15 to 19 minutes (37,602 commuters, 13.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (36,789 commuters, 12.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (36,047 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Bucks County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7,1902.5%
5 to 9 Minutes24,7818.7%
10 to 14 Minutes34,45412.1%
15 to 19 Minutes37,60213.2%
20 to 24 Minutes36,04712.7%
25 to 29 Minutes18,3476.5%
30 to 34 Minutes36,78912.9%
35 to 39 Minutes10,0853.5%
40 to 44 Minutes13,4094.7%
45 to 59 Minutes30,36810.7%
60 to 89 Minutes25,0988.8%
90 or more Minutes10,2093.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Bucks County

The most common commute times in Bucks County are 30 to 34 minutes (20,911 commuters, 13.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (18,381 commuters, 14.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bucks County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4,214 (2.7%)2,976 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes11,550 (7.5%)13,231 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes17,136 (11.1%)17,318 (13.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes19,221 (12.5%)18,381 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes18,277 (11.8%)17,770 (13.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes8,879 (5.8%)9,468 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes20,911 (13.6%)15,878 (12.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,401 (3.5%)4,684 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes7,340 (4.8%)6,069 (4.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes18,252 (11.8%)12,116 (9.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes16,071 (10.4%)9,027 (6.9%)
90 or more Minutes6,922 (4.5%)3,287 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bucks County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bucks County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (20,931, 13.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (18,980, 14.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bucks County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6,901 (4.5%)2,183 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM7,866 (5.1%)2,132 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9,952 (6.5%)4,442 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM16,192 (10.5%)7,871 (6.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM17,979 (11.7%)14,316 (11.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM20,931 (13.6%)18,189 (14.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM16,684 (10.8%)18,980 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM17,823 (11.6%)18,584 (14.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM8,620 (5.6%)11,722 (9.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM9,080 (5.9%)10,797 (8.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4,102 (2.7%)3,522 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,717 (1.1%)1,762 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM8,152 (5.3%)8,047 (6.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8,175 (5.3%)7,658 (5.9%)
Total154,174 (100.0%)130,205 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bucks County

Occupancy by Ownership in Bucks County

Of the total 246,834 dwellings in Bucks County, owner-occupied units account for 192,466 (78.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 54,368 (22.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bucks County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units192,46678.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units54,36822.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units246,834100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bucks County

Occupancy by Household Size in Bucks County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household58,83323.8%
2-Person Household85,86934.8%
3-Person Household40,96016.6%
4+ Person Household61,17224.8%
Total Housing Units246,834100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bucks County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bucks County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household35,323 (60.0%)23,510 (40.0%)
2-Person Household70,260 (81.8%)15,609 (18.2%)
3-Person Household33,380 (81.5%)7,580 (18.5%)
4+ Person Household53,503 (87.5%)7,669 (12.5%)
Total Housing Units192,466 (78.0%)54,368 (22.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bucks County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bucks County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6,378 (56.6%)4,900 (43.4%)
High School Diploma44,310 (73.1%)16,308 (26.9%)
College/Associate Degree45,310 (75.5%)14,736 (24.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher96,468 (84.0%)18,424 (16.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bucks County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bucks County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years27,79711.3%
35 to 44 Years39,28815.9%
45 to 54 Years46,96219.0%
55 to 64 Years57,63623.4%
65 to 74 Years43,36017.6%
75 to 84 Years22,2779.0%
85 Years and Over9,5143.8%
Total246,834100.0%

Housing Finances in Bucks County

Median Income by Occupancy in Bucks County

Median Income by Occupancy in Bucks County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied192,466 (78.0%)$126,036
Renter-Occupied54,368 (22.0%)$57,221
Average246,834 (100.0%)$107,826

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bucks County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bucks County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,421 (1.3%)1,981 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999874 (0.4%)1,376 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,558 (0.8%)2,629 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,374 (1.2%)2,489 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,364 (1.8%)2,881 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,497 (3.4%)5,387 (9.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99911,569 (6.0%)6,988 (12.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99922,216 (11.5%)10,352 (19.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99922,121 (11.5%)7,447 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99941,995 (21.8%)7,533 (13.9%)
$150,000 or more77,477 (40.3%)5,305 (9.8%)
Total192,466 (100.0%)54,368 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bucks County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bucks County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,242 (1.2%)1,240 (2.3%)
$300 to $4995,909 (3.1%)1,761 (3.2%)
$500 to $79919,661 (10.2%)2,453 (4.5%)
$800 to $99915,843 (8.2%)3,390 (6.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49931,680 (16.5%)18,690 (34.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99931,475 (16.4%)14,291 (26.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49928,441 (14.8%)6,173 (11.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99921,385 (11.1%)2,031 (3.7%)
$3,000 or more35,830 (18.6%)1,858 (3.4%)
Total192,466 (100.0%)54,368 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bucks County

Housing Structures in Bucks County

Housing Structures in Bucks County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached159,09364.4%
Single Unit, Attached40,33016.3%
2 Unit Apartments5,2852.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,3882.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,3113.4%
10 or more Apartments24,2429.8%
Mobile Home / Other4,1851.7%
Total246,834100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bucks County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bucks County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached151,495 (95.2%)7,598 (4.8%)
Single Unit, Attached32,262 (80.0%)8,068 (20.0%)
2 Unit Apartments762 (14.4%)4,523 (85.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments693 (12.9%)4,695 (87.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments901 (10.8%)7,410 (89.2%)
10 or more Apartments2,766 (11.4%)21,476 (88.6%)
Mobile Home / Other3,587 (85.7%)598 (14.3%)
Total192,466 (78.0%)54,368 (22.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bucks County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bucks County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room111 (0.1%)2,214 (4.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,838 (0.9%)15,589 (28.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms28,305 (14.7%)25,322 (46.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms67,049 (34.8%)8,366 (15.4%)
8 or more Rooms95,163 (49.4%)2,877 (5.3%)
Total192,466 (100.0%)54,368 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bucks County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bucks County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas71,390 (37.1%)19,815 (36.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10,683 (5.6%)1,414 (2.6%)
Electricity48,843 (25.4%)25,638 (47.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene56,661 (29.4%)6,478 (11.9%)
Coal or Coke261 (0.1%)8 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4,321 (2.2%)334 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used307 (0.2%)681 (1.3%)
Total192,466 (100.0%)54,368 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bucks County

Household Vehicle Usage in Bucks County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,886 (2.0%)7,811 (14.4%)
1 Vehicle42,367 (22.0%)27,148 (49.9%)
2 Vehicles86,771 (45.1%)15,519 (28.5%)
3 or more Vehicles59,442 (30.9%)3,890 (7.1%)
Total192,466 (100.0%)54,368 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bucks County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bucks County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units64,681127,785
Median Property Value$380,100$404,600
Median Household Income$91,357$59,444
Monthly Housing Costs$894$35,355
Real Estate Taxes$5,547$964

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bucks County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bucks County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,013 (4.7%)2,033 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,249 (1.9%)788 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99916,252 (25.1%)31,519 (24.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99925,901 (40.0%)52,801 (41.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99911,660 (18.0%)28,100 (22.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9993,735 (5.8%)8,280 (6.5%)
$1,000,000 or more2,871 (4.4%)4,264 (3.3%)
Total64,681 (100.0%)127,785 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bucks County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bucks County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,091 (3.2%)4,667 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,728 (7.3%)1,204 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,028 (6.2%)2,568 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,444 (10.0%)2,469 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,678 (15.0%)5,125 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,704 (11.9%)12,538 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99911,975 (18.5%)14,417 (11.3%)
$150,000 or more18,033 (27.9%)30,020 (23.5%)
Total64,681 (100.0%)127,785 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bucks County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bucks County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x13,003 (20.1%)141,412 (110.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x11,861 (18.3%)32,681 (25.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x8,751 (13.5%)38,247 (29.9%)
4.0x or more30,468 (47.1%)20,785 (16.3%)
Total64,681 (100.0%)127,785 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bucks County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bucks County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,375 (5.2%)258 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,4993,884 (6.0%)2,530 (2.0%)
$800 to $1,49956,217 (86.9%)4,072 (3.2%)
Total64,681 (100.0%)127,785 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bucks County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bucks County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bucks County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years36,609 (98.3%)619 (1.7%)
6 to 18 Years97,490 (97.7%)2,261 (2.3%)
19 to 25 Years47,047 (93.6%)3,204 (6.4%)
26 to 34 Years57,701 (91.1%)5,618 (8.9%)
35 to 44 Years72,824 (93.6%)4,983 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years82,450 (94.7%)4,647 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years97,682 (96.1%)3,991 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years71,983 (99.6%)313 (0.4%)
75 Years and older49,787 (99.9%)57 (0.1%)
Total613,573 (96.0%)25,693 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bucks County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bucks County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born36,609 (98.3%)619 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen97,490 (97.7%)2,261 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen47,047 (93.6%)3,204 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bucks County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bucks County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00031,073 (92.3%)2,583 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99950,729 (91.2%)4,864 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99965,693 (92.9%)5,009 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99966,817 (95.6%)3,114 (4.4%)
$100,000 and over395,514 (97.5%)9,967 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bucks County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bucks County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 611,037 (29.6%)27,547 (74.0%)
6 to 18 Years22,991 (23.1%)80,534 (80.7%)
19 to 25 Years6,788 (13.5%)41,896 (83.4%)
25 to 34 Years9,747 (15.4%)49,512 (78.2%)
35 to 44 Years7,826 (10.1%)66,641 (85.7%)
45 to 54 Years7,667 (8.8%)77,022 (88.4%)
55 to 64 Years12,498 (12.3%)89,504 (88.0%)
65 to 74 Years67,061 (92.8%)48,243 (66.7%)
75 Years and over49,319 (99.0%)34,140 (68.5%)
Total194,934 (30.5%)515,039 (80.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bucks County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bucks County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (0.3%)14 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years3,229 (6.4%)2,048 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years4,275 (6.9%)4,014 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years10,264 (7.7%)11,836 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years6,399 (18.3%)5,627 (15.0%)
75 Years and over7,804 (37.8%)12,733 (43.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bucks County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bucks County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (0.1%)14 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years245 (0.5%)228 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years592 (0.9%)489 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,292 (1.7%)1,781 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,677 (7.7%)1,406 (3.8%)
75 Years and over4,392 (21.3%)4,767 (16.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bucks County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years237 (0.5%)443 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years576 (0.9%)562 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,538 (1.2%)1,848 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years811 (2.3%)830 (2.2%)
75 Years and over1,032 (5.0%)1,445 (5.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bucks County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,791 (5.5%)1,553 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,994 (4.8%)2,518 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years4,251 (3.2%)4,921 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,132 (3.3%)1,113 (3.0%)
75 Years and over1,798 (8.7%)3,450 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bucks County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years328 (0.6%)386 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years678 (1.1%)870 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,765 (3.6%)6,036 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,389 (9.7%)3,959 (10.6%)
75 Years and over4,680 (22.7%)9,203 (31.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bucks County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years760 (1.5%)493 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years474 (0.8%)237 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,120 (1.6%)1,690 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,049 (3.0%)1,105 (2.9%)
75 Years and over1,616 (7.8%)3,542 (12.1%)

Technology Access in Bucks County

Computing Device Access in Bucks County

Computing Device Access in Bucks County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop214,75187.0%
Smartphone220,72189.4%
Tablet177,14071.8%
No Computing Device10,3974.2%
Total246,834100.0%

Internet Access in Bucks County

Internet Access in Bucks County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3150.1%
Broadband Home208,02484.3%
Cellular Data Only18,8777.6%
Satellite Internet6,4762.6%
No Internet16,9296.9%
Total246,834100.0%

Bucks County Summary

Bucks County, Pennsylvania is a county located in the southeastern part of the state, just north of Philadelphia. It is part of the Delaware Valley region and is bordered by Montgomery County to the north, Philadelphia County to the east, and Delaware County to the south. The county seat is Doylestown, and the county is home to over 625,000 people.

History

Bucks County was established in 1682 by William Penn, who named it after Buckinghamshire, England. The county was originally part of Philadelphia County, but was split off in 1752. During the American Revolution, Bucks County was a major center of activity, with many battles taking place in the area. After the war, the county became an important agricultural center, with many farms and mills.
In the 19th century, Bucks County became a popular destination for wealthy Philadelphians, who built large estates in the area. The county also became a center of industry, with many factories and mills being built in the area.

Geography

Bucks County is located in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, just north of Philadelphia. It is part of the Delaware Valley region and is bordered by Montgomery County to the north, Philadelphia County to the east, and Delaware County to the south. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts. The Delaware River forms the eastern border of the county.
The county is home to several state parks, including Nockamixon State Park, Tyler State Park, and Ralph Stover State Park. The county also contains several historic sites, including Washington Crossing Historic Park, Pennsbury Manor, and the Mercer Museum.

Economy

Bucks County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, services, and agriculture. The county is home to several large companies, including Cigna, Johnson & Johnson, and Merck. The county is also home to several smaller companies, including pharmaceutical companies, technology companies, and food processing companies.
Agriculture is also an important part of the county’s economy. The county is home to many farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The county is also home to several wineries and breweries.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Bucks County had a population of 625,249. The population is mostly white (84.3%), with smaller percentages of African Americans (7.7%), Asians (3.2%), and Hispanics (3.1%). The median household income is $77,945, and the median home value is $269,000.
The county is home to several large cities, including Doylestown (population 8,380), Levittown (population 52,983), and Bensalem (population 60,427). The county also contains several smaller towns and villages, including Newtown (population 2,248), Yardley (population 2,434), and Quakertown (population 8,979).

Conclusion

Bucks County, Pennsylvania is a county located in the southeastern part of the state, just north of Philadelphia. It is part of the Delaware Valley region and is bordered by Montgomery County to the north, Philadelphia County to the east, and Delaware County to the south. The county has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, services, and agriculture. The population is mostly white, with smaller percentages of African Americans, Asians, and Hispanics. The county is home to several large cities, as well as many smaller towns and villages.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bucks County?
Total Population of Bucks County is 645,163.
What is the Total Male Population of Bucks County?
Total Male Population of Bucks County is 319,410.
What is the Total Female Population of Bucks County?
Total Female Population of Bucks County is 325,753.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bucks County?
There are 98.05 Males per 100 Females in Bucks County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bucks County?
There are 101.99 Females per 100 Males in Bucks County.
What is the Median Population Age in Bucks County?
Median Population Age in Bucks County is 44.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bucks County
Average Family Size in Bucks County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bucks County
Average Household Size in Bucks County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bucks County?
Per Capita income in Bucks County is $54,930.
What is the Median Family Income in Bucks County?
Median Family Income in Bucks County is $130,183.
What is the Median Household income in Bucks County?
Median Household Income in Bucks County is $107,826.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bucks County?
Income or Wage Gap in Bucks County is 34.3%.
Women in Bucks County earn 65.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bucks County?
Family Income Deficit in Bucks County is $10,182.
Families that are below poverty line in Bucks County earn $10,182 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bucks County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bucks County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bucks County?
There are 357,125 People in the Labor Forcein in Bucks County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bucks County?
67.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Bucks County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bucks County?
Unemployment Rate in Bucks County is 4.6%.