Bucks County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bucks County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42017
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 017
Geography
- Land Area
- 604.45 sq mi
- Water Area
- 17.49 sq mi
- Total Area
- 621.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.336887
- Longitude
- -75.107060
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 624,752
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 498,595
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 588,013 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 36,745 | 5.9% |
| White | 520,742 | 83.4% |
| Black | 23,682 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 25,350 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 294 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,646 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 474,756 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 23,843 | 4.8% |
| White | 427,416 | 85.7% |
| Black | 21,154 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 23,197 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,952 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,208 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 647,461
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $123,567
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 38,944
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 525,093 | 81.1% |
| Black | 24,691 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 32,489 | 5.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 451,371
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 191,066 | 42.3% |
| Republican | 185,249 | 41.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 63,378 | 14.0% |
| Other | 3,725 | 0.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 215,002 | 47.6% |
| Female | 233,533 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 334,736 | 74.2% |
| Hispanic | 18,761 | 4.2% |
| Black | 7,475 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 15,665 | 3.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 312,146
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 69.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 239,209 | 71.5% |
| Hispanic | 9,850 | 52.5% |
| Black | 3,812 | 51.0% |
| Asian | 8,453 | 54.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 147,640 | 68.7% |
| Female | 163,081 | 69.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 116,554 (24.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 209,914 (44.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 257,260
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $475,037
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,754
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.6%
- Public Transit
- 2.0%
- Work From Home
- 19.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.