Bucks County, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Pennsylvania
The population of Bucks County, Pennsylvania is 645,993 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $111,951, the median home value is $421,700, and the median age is 44.1.
The population of Bucks County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (625,572 → 650,131), a +0.28% annualized rate.
645,993
Population
+0.28%
Annual growth
1069
People / sq mi
$111,951
Median Income
$421,700
Median Home Value
Bucks County covers 604 sq mi of land at 1068.7 people per square mile.
About Bucks County, PA
What sets Bucks County apart is money: median household income runs $111,951, above the US median of $78,538. Bucks County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 645,993. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Pennsylvania in the country, at #4 by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $111,951, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 4.1%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $421,700, with typical rent around $1,537.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US counties: 43.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 17.3% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Bucks County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Bucks County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Bucks County had a population of 625,572 in 2010 and 650,131 in 2024, a 3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 650,131 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.
650,131
Population (2024)
625,572
Population (2010)
650,131
Peak (2024)
0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 625,572 |
| 2011 | 626,164 |
| 2012 | 625,603 |
| 2013 | 625,325 |
| 2014 | 625,618 |
| 2015 | 625,670 |
| 2016 | 626,369 |
| 2017 | 627,302 |
| 2018 | 628,183 |
| 2019 | 628,497 |
| 2020 | 646,190 |
| 2021 | 647,489 |
| 2022 | 645,871 |
| 2023 | 647,625 |
| 2024 | 650,131 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.1
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
20.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.2% · Seniors (65+): 20.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $111,951+$35,870 vs state |
| Mean household income | $145,806 |
| Per-capita income | $56,824 |
| Poverty rate | 4.1%-4.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 63.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Bucks County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.3% of workers.
How residents commute
2.1%
Drive alone
1.2%
Carpool
72.0%
Public transit
17.3%
Work from home
29.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$421,700+$181,200 vs state
Median home value
$1,537
Median rent
78.0%
Homeownership rate
256,416
Total housing units
96.6%
Occupied
3.4%
Vacant
22.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.1%
With health insurance
96.5%
With broadband internet
24.5%
Foreign-born
5.7%
Veterans (18+)
10.9%
With a disability
86.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.9%
High School+
43.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bucks County, Pennsylvania has a population of 645,993 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 1069 people per square mile.
The population of Bucks County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (625,572 → 650,131), a +0.28% annualized rate.
The median household income in Bucks County, Pennsylvania is $111,951, with mean (average) household income of $145,806 and per-capita income of $56,824. 4.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Bucks County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.4%), Black or African American (3.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Bucks County, Pennsylvania is 44.1 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Bucks County is $421,700 and median monthly rent is $1,537. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 256,416 total housing units, 3.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Bucks County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.
Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.
Bucks County, PA Climate
Bucks County, PA has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F) and receives about 1173 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.8°C
Avg Temp
1173
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 28° | 89 mm |
| February | -1° / 31° | 73 mm |
| March | 4° / 39° | 93 mm |
| April | 10° / 49° | 98 mm |
| May | 15° / 60° | 116 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 101 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 115 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 108 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 104 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 87 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 99 mm |
| December | 1° / 34° | 90 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bucks County, PA
The most comfortable months to visit Bucks County, PA are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -7°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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