Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA

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2023 Population

135,687

0.119% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.6

1.19% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.36%

6.68% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$95,538

3.27% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$371,800

4.09% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

70,849

24% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA had a population of 136k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $95,538. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA grew from 135,526 to 135,687, a 0.119% increase and its median household income grew from $92,511 to $95,538, a 3.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.19%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.71%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.79%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.74%).

18.9% of the households in Bucks County (Western Lower) 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.

94.3% of the residents in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA are Strayer University-Pennsylvania (308 degrees awarded in 2023), Cairn University-Langhorne (285 degrees), and Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc (121 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA was $371,800, and the homeownership rate was 68.8%.

Most people in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA borders Philadelphia City (Far Northeast) PUMA, PA, Burlington County (North)--Burlington City PUMA, NJ, Bucks County (Southern Central) PUMA, PA, Bucks County (Eastern Lower) PUMA, PA, Montgomery County (Northeastern Lower)--Willow Grove & Horsham PUMA, PA, and Philadelphia City (North Delaware) PUMA, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 136k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 14% of Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (19k people).

In 2023, there were 8.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.7k people) in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.75k Black or African American (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 (Western Lower) PUMA, PA are Spanish (7,047 households), Gujarati (3,597 households), and Russian (3,081 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,034

Women

51.1%

67,957

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 138,991 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

94.3%

2023 Citizenship

94.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.3% of Bucks County (Western Lower) 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 (Western Lower) PUMA, PA was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
98.7k ± 1.65k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 913
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.75k ± 1.01k

8.73%

Hispanic Population

11.8k people

8.73% of the people in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA are hispanic (11.8k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
4,695 ± 1,654 people
Ukraine
1,540 ± 958 people
Mexico
1,296 ± 880 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 4,695 Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA residents, followed by Ukraine with 1,540 and Mexico with 1,296.

Foreign-Born Population

14%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

19k people

14.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

19.5k people

As of 2023, 14% of Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA residents (19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA was 14.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,047 households (5.46%)
Gujarati
3,597 households (2.79%)
Russian
3,081 households (2.39%)

18.9% of the households in Bucks County (Western Lower) 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 (Western Lower) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 5.46% of the households in Bucks County (Western Lower) 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
2,538 ± 415
Gulf War (2001-)
1,058 ± 279
Gulf War (1990s)
680 ± 215

Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA employs 70.8k people. The largest industries in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,961 people), Construction (4,096 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,005 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($181,233), Wired telecommunications carriers ($172,645), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($146,424).

Males in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,080. The income inequality in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

45,606

Women

49.7%

46,150

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 91,756 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

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

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Occupations

70.8k

2022 Value

−24%

1 Year decline

± −24%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −24%, from 93.2k employees to 70.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA, are Registered nurses (1,832 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,780 people), and Other managers (1,710 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bucks County (Western Lower) 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.

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

70.8k

2022 Value

−24%

1 Year decline

± −24%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −24%, from 93.2k employees to 70.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,961 people), Construction (4,096 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,005 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,617

Median earning men ± $4,372

$47,880

Median earning women ± $1,677

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($96,875), Public Administration ($87,335), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,835).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($66,588), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,177), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,879).

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 (Western Lower) 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 2023, universities in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA awarded 714 degrees. The student population of Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 880 male students and 1,791 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA are White (383 and 55%), followed by Black or African American (198 and 28.4%), Hispanic or Latino (54 and 7.76%), and Two or More Races (30 and 4.31%).

The largest universities in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Strayer University-Pennsylvania (308 and 43.1%), Cairn University-Langhorne (285 and 39.9%), and Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc (121 and 16.9%).

The most popular majors in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA are General Business (188 and 26.3%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (69 and 9.66%), and General Business Administration & Management (61 and 8.54%).

The median tuition cost in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $31,881.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 61.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,671 (32.9% men and 67.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,671 students enrolled in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA, 32.9% men and 67.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,103 records, of which 61.8% were women and 38.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
23 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
19 degrees awarded
General Business
129 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 23 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Strayer University-Pennsylvania
308 degrees awarded
Cairn University-Langhorne
285 degrees awarded
Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc
121 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Strayer University-Pennsylvania with 308 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 188 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA, which is 0.357 times less than the 526 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 383 degrees mean that there were 1.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 198 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,881) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($394) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,112) 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, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.94% 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 (Western Lower) PUMA, PA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (34.6k), Bachelors Degree (23.9k), and Some college (20.8k).

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 (Western Lower) PUMA, PA was $371,800 in 2023, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $357,200 to $371,800, a 4.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA is 68.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 29.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA is $95,538. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bucks County (Western Lower) 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

$371,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,552

$35,794

Median Property Taxes

±$1,323

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 (Western Lower) 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 (Western Lower) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.8%

Homeownership

2023

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 68.8% of the housing units in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bucks County (Western Lower) 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 (Western Lower) 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 (Western Lower) 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.

$95,538

Median Household Income

± $3,553

52k

Number of Households

± 1,826

In 2023, the median household income of the 52k households in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA grew to $95,538 from the previous year's value of $92,511.

The following chart displays the households in Bucks County (Western Lower) 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.461

2022 Wage GINI in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA

In 2022, the income inequality in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.22% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Worked At Home (13.4%)
Carpooled (9.66%)

In 2023, 71.5% of workers in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.4%) and those who carpooled to work (9.66%).

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

29.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (29.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.34% of the workforce in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA (11.2k out of 133k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

94.6% of the population of Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.562% 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 19.7% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.41%

Uninsured

54.5%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

0.562%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bucks County (Western Lower) PUMA, PA declined by 7.99% from 5.88% to 5.41%.

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