Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA

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2020 Population

141,157

0.197% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

47.6

1.06% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

3.81%

8.04% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$104,790

0.152% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$426,100

2.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA had a population of 141k people with a median age of 47.6 and a median household income of $104,790. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA grew from 140,879 to 141,157, a 0.197% increase and its median household income grew from $104,631 to $104,790, a 0.152% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.86%), White (Hispanic) (2.38%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.86%).

11.5% of the households in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA are Automotive Training Center-Warminster (91 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA was $426,100, and the homeownership rate was 81%.

Most people in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA borders Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ, Trenton City PUMA, NJ, Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ, Bucks County (North) PUMA, PA, Levittown PUMA, PA, Bucks County (Southwest) PUMA, PA, and Willow Grove, Horsham & Montgomeryville PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 141k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.32% of Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (13.2k people).

In 2020, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.85k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.36k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA are Spanish (3,238 households), Russian (2,441 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (1,119 households).

Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

97.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.4% of Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 1.9k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.85k ± 696
White (Hispanic)
3.36k ± 613

4.32%

Hispanic Population

6.09k people

4.32% of the people in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA are hispanic (6.09k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

9.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.2k people

9.41%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

13.3k people

As of 2020, 9.32% of Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA residents (13.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA was 9.41%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,238 households (2.39%)
Russian
2,441 households (1.8%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
1,119 households (0.825%)

11.5% of the households in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 2.39% of the households in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,880 ± 361
Gulf War (2001-)
1,102 ± 276
Korea
1,081 ± 251

Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA employs 68.6k people. The largest industries in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,334 people), Construction (3,675 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,632 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($229,240), Not specified retail trade ($197,340), and Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($188,328).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,739

Women

46.3%

36,877

Men

53.7%

The workforce of Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 68,616 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

68.6k

2020 Value

−1.06%

1 Year decline

± −1.06%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 69.4k employees to 68.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA, are Other managers (2,657 people), Registered nurses (2,238 people), and Chief executives & legislators (2,043 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

68.6k

2020 Value

−1.06%

1 Year decline

± −1.06%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 69.4k employees to 68.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,334 people), Construction (3,675 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,632 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$73,942

Median earning men ± $3,900

$45,972

Median earning women ± $3,178

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($109,167), Wholesale Trade ($105,357), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,033).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($73,409), Information ($65,000), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,080).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA awarded 91 degrees. The student population of Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 542 male students and 26 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA are White (50 and 54.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19 and 20.9%), Black or African American (13 and 14.3%), and Asian (8 and 8.79%).

The largest universities in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Automotive Training Center-Warminster (91 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA are Automobile Mechanics Technology (41 and 45.1%), Diesel Mechanics Technology (19 and 20.9%), and Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (18 and 19.8%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.599% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.344% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (32.1k), High School or Equivalent (26.3k), and Graduate Degree (22.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA was $426,100 in 2020, which is 1.85 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $416,400 to $426,100, a 2.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA is 81%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 32.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA is $104,790. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $110,502, followed by King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $110,225 and $109,598.

Property

$426,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,152

$44,792

Median Property Taxes

±$1,728

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81%

Homeownership

2020

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 81% of the housing units in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $110,502, followed by King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $110,225 and $109,598.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$104,790

Median Household Income

± $3,733

55.3k

Number of Households

± 2,135

In 2020, the median household income of the 55.3k households in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA grew to $104,790 from the previous year's value of $104,631.

The following chart displays the households in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.5

2020 Wage GINI in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA

0.508

2019 Wage GINI in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA

In 2020, the income inequality in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.58% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Worked At Home (7.59%)
Carpooled (5.73%)

In 2018, 80.9% of workers in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.59%) and those who carpooled to work (5.73%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (32.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.77% of the workforce in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.81% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA (5.26k out of 138k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.8% of the population of Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 61.2% on employee plans, 4.91% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 0.607% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

1,222 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 15.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.19%

Uninsured

61.2%

Employer Coverage

4.91%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

0.607%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA declined by 26.3% from 4.33% to 3.19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.