Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA

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2023 Population

138,433

0.0852% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

46.7

0.638% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

4.14%

8.89% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$130,216

5.9% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$491,700

6.61% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA had a population of 138k people with a median age of 46.7 and a median household income of $130,216. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA declined from 138,551 to 138,433, a −0.0852% decrease and its median household income grew from $122,960 to $130,216, a 5.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.65%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.52%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.11%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.77%).

15.6% of the households in Bucks County (Southern 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.

96.9% of the residents in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA are Bucks County Community College (941 degrees awarded in 2022), Automotive Training Center-Warminster (140 degrees), and Won Institute of Graduate Studies (442064) (42 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA was $491,700, and the homeownership rate was 84.9%.

Most people in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA borders Mercer County (West Central)--Trenton City PUMA, NJ, Mercer County (North)--Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ, Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA, Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA, Bucks County (Eastern Lower) PUMA, PA, and Montgomery County (Northeastern Lower)--Willow Grove & Horsham PUMA, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 138k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.1% of Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (16.8k people).

In 2023, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.43k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.88k Two+ (Non-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 (Southern Central) PUMA, PA are Russian (6,700 households), Spanish (3,278 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (1,323 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,637

Women

51.1%

65,615

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 134,252 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.9%

2023 Citizenship

97.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bucks County (Southern 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 (Southern Central) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 2.01k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.43k ± 810
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.88k ± 1.07k

4.66%

Hispanic Population

6.45k people

4.66% of the people in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA are hispanic (6.45k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
2,783 ± 1,282 people
Ukraine
1,933 ± 1,072 people
Russia
827 ± 704 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 2,783 Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA residents, followed by Ukraine with 1,933 and Russia with 827.

Foreign-Born Population

12.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16.8k people

12%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

16.7k people

As of 2023, 12.1% of Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA residents (16.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA was 12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Russian
6,700 households (5.1%)
Spanish
3,278 households (2.5%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
1,323 households (1.01%)

15.6% of the households in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA was Russian. 5.1% of the households in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA reported speaking Russian at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,288 ± 269
Korea
837 ± 267
Gulf War (1990s)
670 ± 217

Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA employs N/A people. The largest industries in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,469 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,912 people), and Construction (3,763 people), and the highest paying industries are Travel arrangements & reservation services ($216,788), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($211,844), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($207,101).

Males in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $79,092. The income inequality in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.486, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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RACE/ETHNICITY

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Women

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Men

N/A%

The workforce of Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

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Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA, are Registered nurses (2,171 people), Other managers (2,159 people), and Retail salespersons (1,514 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,469 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,912 people), and Construction (3,763 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$85,924

Median earning men ± $2,579

$57,540

Median earning women ± $3,073

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($117,417), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($114,421), and Public Administration ($105,972).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($90,739), Manufacturing ($85,313), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,958).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick 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 (Southern Central) PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick 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 2022, universities in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA awarded 1,123 degrees. The student population of Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,849 male students and 3,678 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA are White (791 and 70.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (115 and 10.3%), Asian (62 and 5.54%), and Black or African American (60 and 5.36%).

The largest universities in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Bucks County Community College (941 and 83.8%), Automotive Training Center-Warminster (140 and 12.5%), and Won Institute of Graduate Studies (442064) (42 and 3.74%).

The most popular majors in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA are General Business Administration & Management (152 and 13.5%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (89 and 7.93%), and General Health Services (68 and 6.06%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 6,527 students enrolled in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA, 43.6% men and 56.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,547 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
152 degrees awarded
General Health Services
68 degrees awarded
General Psychology
67 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 152 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bucks County Community College
941 degrees awarded
Automotive Training Center-Warminster
140 degrees awarded
Won Institute of Graduate Studies (442064)
42 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bucks County Community College with 941 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 526 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA, which is 0.881 times less than the 597 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 791 degrees mean that there were 6.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 115 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($7,920) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,264) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.658% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.506% 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 (Southern Central) PUMA, PA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (28.8k), Bachelors Degree (28.1k), and Graduate Degree (19.5k).

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 (Southern Central) PUMA, PA was $491,700 in 2023, which is 1.62 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $461,200 to $491,700, a 6.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA is 84.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 30.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bucks County (Southern 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 (Southern Central) PUMA, PA is $130,216. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $144,137, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $141,042 and $135,290.

Housing

Property

$491,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,511

$45,016

Median Property Taxes

±$1,247

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 (Southern 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 (Southern Central) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

84.9%

Homeownership

2023

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 84.9% of the housing units in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bucks County (Southern 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $144,137, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $141,042 and $135,290.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bucks County (Southern 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.

$130,216

Median Household Income

± $4,448

53k

Number of Households

± 1,748

In 2023, the median household income of the 53k households in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA grew to $130,216 from the previous year's value of $122,960.

The following chart displays the households in Bucks County (Southern 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

0.486

2022 Wage GINI in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA

N/A Wage GINI in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA

In 2022, the income inequality in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA was 0.486 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 51.4% decline from N/A to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72%)
Worked At Home (19.4%)
Carpooled (4.73%)

In 2023, 72% of workers in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.4%) and those who carpooled to work (4.73%).

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

30.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (30.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.16% of the workforce in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bucks County (Southern 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 (Southern 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 (Southern Central) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA (5.68k out of 137k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 65 - 74.

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

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

97.2% of the population of Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 59.9% on employee plans, 6.41% on Medicaid, 18.1% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.493% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1216 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,216 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,216 patients per year. This represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1,222 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 15% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.75%

Uninsured

59.9%

Employer Coverage

6.41%

Medicaid

18.1%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

0.493%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA grew by 9.26% from 2.52% to 2.75%.

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