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Bedminster Township, PA

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Township in Bucks County, PA, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

7,518
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

42.7
years ∙ half population younger than 42.7, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
22.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

5.2%
foreign-born population
94.8%Native
5.2% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Bedminster Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Location
Township in Bucks County, PA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC40.426615° N, 75.188230° W
DMS40° 25′ 35.81″ N, 75° 11′ 17.63″ W

Population Density & area

246.5/sq mi (95.29/km²)
Total Area
31.3 sq mi (80.9 km²)
Land Area
30.5 sq mi (78.9 km²) · 97.5%
Water Area
0.8 sq mi (2 km²) · 2.5%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

54.2% male
Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%
males per 100 females
Bedminster Township 118.2
Bucks County 97.8
Pennsylvania 97.2

Nativity

5.2%
foreign-born population
94.8%Native
5.2% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Bedminster Township 5.2%
Bucks County 10.4%
Pennsylvania 7.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

42.7
years ∙ half population younger than 42.7, half older
Bedminster Township
42.7
Bucks County
44.2
Pennsylvania
40.9

Dependency ratio

Low High
77.4
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Bedminster Township 77.4
Bucks County 68
Pennsylvania 66.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 23.4% 19.9% 20.4%
Working age (18-64) 56.3% 59.6% 60.1%
Senior (65+) 20.3% 20.5% 19.5%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 77.4 68 66.4
Child dependency ratio 41.5 33.5 34
Old-age dependency ratio 35.9 34.5 32.4
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
87.8%
Black
0.4%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic
7.4%
Other
2.2%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
22.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Bedminster Township 22.3%
Bucks County 35.2%
Pennsylvania 44.6%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Bedminster Township population
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Hispanic or Latino 7.4% 6.6% 8.7%
Mexican 6.6% 1.5% 1.4%
Puerto Rican 0.1% 2.2% 3.7%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.7% 2.7% 3.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 92.6% 93.4% 91.3%
One race 90.4% 89.4% 87.7%
White 87.8% 79.9% 73%
Black or African American 0.4% 3.7% 10.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.1%
Asian 2.2% 5% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.8% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.2% 4% 3.6%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

77.2% family
Family 77.2%
Non family 22.8%
% family households
Bedminster Township 77.2%
Bucks County 71.4%
Pennsylvania 62.4%

Average household size

2.96
persons per household
Bedminster Township
2.96
Bucks County
2.56
Pennsylvania
2.39

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Bedminster Township population
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Total households 2,537 249,187 5,274,853
Average houshold size 2.96 2.56 2.39
Family households 1,958 178,036 3,291,192
Average family size 3.37 3.04 3.01
Married couple family 1,851 143,153 2,437,812
Other families 107 34,883 853,380
Male householder 36 11,774 246,246
Female householder 71 23,109 607,134
Non-family households 579 71,151 1,983,661
One-person households 339 58,932 1,629,974
Male householder 156 24,655 733,485
Senior (65+) living alone 39 9,169 246,162
Female householder 183 34,277 896,489
Senior (65+) living alone 138 20,366 477,851
Other living arrangements 240 12,219 353,687

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

2,639
housing units
Bedminster Township 2,639
Bucks County 257,260
Pennsylvania 5,806,452

Occupancy status

96.1% occupied
Occupied 96.1%
Vacant 3.9%
vacancy rate
Bedminster Township 3.9%
Bucks County 3.1%
Pennsylvania 9.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

94.7%
Single family houses
Single family houses
94.7%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
5%
Mobile homes
0.3%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1990
Half of houses were built before 1990, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
18.6%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
10.5%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
30.2%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
40.6%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 7.8 6.7 6
1–3 rooms 2.4% 8.9% 11.7%
4–6 rooms 35.4% 38% 47.7%
7+ rooms 62.2% 53.2% 40.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0.4% 1.5% 2.3%
1 bedroom 5.9% 8.8% 10.4%
2 bedrooms 6.7% 18.5% 22.5%
3 bedrooms 42.1% 34.2% 42.3%
4+ bedrooms 44.9% 37% 22.6%
At a glance
Median year built 1990 1975 1966
Total housing units 2,639 257,260 5,806,452
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

79.7% owners
Renter-occupied 20.3%
Owner-occupied 79.7%
homeownership rate
Bedminster Township 79.7%
Bucks County 77.8%
Pennsylvania 69.3%

Average household size

3.08
Owner-occupied
2.51
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Bedminster Township 3.08
Bucks County 2.71
Pennsylvania 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Total occupied units 2,537 249,187 5,274,853
Year moved in
2020 or later 13.9% 16.3% 20.2%
2010 to 2019 39.2% 35.9% 36.1%
2000 to 2009 25.3% 19.4% 17.5%
1999 or earlier 21.6% 28.4% 26.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 99.3% 98.4% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 0.3% 1.1% 1%
1.51 or more 0.4% 0.5% 0.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 1.5% 4.9% 10.4%
1 vehicle 11.1% 28.3% 35.1%
2 vehicles 48.2% 41.8% 35.9%
3 or more vehicles 39.1% 25% 18.6%
House heating fuel used
Gas 45.3% 43.1% 56.4%
Electricity 23.6% 30.9% 25.3%
Solar 0.8% 0.2% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 22.3% 23.6% 14%
All other fuels 7.9% 1.8% 3.7%
No fuel used 0% 0.5% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.4% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.7% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 0.6% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$575,000
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Bedminster Township
$575,000
Bucks County
$445,700
Pennsylvania
$254,500

Housing Cost Burden

20.1%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
20.1%
Owners without a mortgage
13.9%
Renters
39%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Property value
Median Value $575,000 $445,700 $254,500
Under $100,000 0.4% 3.7% 13.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 1.8% 3% 22.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 7.1% 12.3% 22.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 28.6% 41.6% 25.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 49.7% 34% 12.8%
$1,000,000 and more 12.3% 5.3% 2.1%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 59.5% 64.4% 58%
Without a mortgage 40.5% 35.6% 42%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,516 $2,436 $1,762
Without a mortgage $1,233 $938 $644
Gross rent
Median rent $2,015 $1,605 $1,209

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

49.3%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Bedminster Township 49.3%
Bucks County 44.8%
Pennsylvania 35.2%

Adults without a high school diploma

4.6%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Bedminster Township 4.6%
Bucks County 5%
Pennsylvania 7.9%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

2,252
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
5.6%
K–12
68.2%
College / Undergraduate
19.6%
Graduate / Professional
6.6%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

45.9%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Bedminster Township
45.9%
Bucks County
36.7%
Pennsylvania
44%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Total enrolled (age 3+) 2,252 139,266 2,913,513
Nursery / preschool 5.6% 6.7% 5.7%
K–12 68.2% 70.8% 66.9%
Kindergarten 3.4% 4.7% 4.8%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 21% 19.8% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 15.3% 22.2% 20.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 28.6% 24.1% 21.7%
College or graduate school 26.2% 22.5% 27.4%
College, undergraduate 19.6% 16.8% 21.2%
Graduate, professional school 6.6% 5.7% 6.2%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 45.9% 36.7% 44%
School type
Public school 82% 76.5% 75.3%
Private school 18% 23.5% 24.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

5,087
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
21.7%
Some college no degree
14.6%
Associates degree
9.8%
Bachelors degree
29.6%
Graduate or professional degree
19.7%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
100% · 0%
9th-12th, no diploma
58.2% · 41.8%
HS graduate
40.3% · 59.7%
Some college no degree
67.5% · 32.5%
Associates degree
58.7% · 41.3%
Bachelors degree
53.7% · 46.3%
Graduate or professional degree
34.1% · 65.9%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Population (25+) 5,087 468,949 9,189,697
Less than 9th grade 1.8% 1.9% 2.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 2.8% 3.1% 5%
High school diploma or GED 21.7% 27.3% 32.9%
Some college, no degree 14.6% 14.8% 15.1%
Associate's degree 9.8% 8.1% 8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 49.3% 44.8% 35.2%
Bachelor's degree 29.6% 26.5% 20.9%
Graduate or professional 19.7% 18.3% 14.3%
High School or higher 95.4% 95% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$84,349
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$82,912
HS graduate
$69,196
Some college or associates
$76,117
Bachelors degree
$102,813
Graduate or professional degree
$90,903

Poverty Rate

2.4%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
4.3%
HS graduate
12.8%
Some college or associates
1.9%
Bachelors degree or higher
2.4%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $84,349 $67,415 $53,549
Less than high school graduate $82,912 $36,280 $33,591
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $69,196 $48,001 $40,643
Some college or associate's degree $76,117 $56,420 $47,736
Bachelor's degree $102,813 $84,766 $69,335
Graduate or professional degree $90,903 $105,391 $87,132
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 4.3% 19.4% 25.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 12.8% 8.6% 13.3%
Some college or associate's degree 1.9% 6% 9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 2.4% 2.4% 4.1%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

5,952
residents 16 years and over
Bedminster Township 5,952
Bucks County 535,294
Pennsylvania 10,676,396

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
56.9%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Bedminster Township 56.9%
Bucks County 63%
Pennsylvania 59.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

43
years ∙ half are younger than 43, half older
Bedminster Township
43
Bucks County
42.8
Pennsylvania
40.1
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

60.5% male
Male 60.5%
Female 39.5%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Bedminster Township 39.5
Bucks County 47.3
Pennsylvania 47.8

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Bedminster Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Total labor force 3,631 353,422 6,692,918
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 2.6% 3.8% 4.4%
20 to 24 years 7.1% 7.9% 8.9%
25 to 29 years 5.5% 8.5% 10.3%
30 to 34 years 6.2% 8.8% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 26% 20.1% 20.7%
45 to 54 years 28.3% 20.8% 19.3%
55 to 59 years 11.5% 11.8% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 6.5% 9.7% 8.3%
65 to 74 years 5.9% 7.3% 6.1%
75 years and over 0.4% 1.4% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 60.5% 52.7% 52.2%
Female 39.5% 47.3% 47.8%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

61%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Bedminster Township
61%
Bucks County
66%
Pennsylvania
62.7%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

67%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
53.6%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Bedminster Township 53.6%
Bucks County 61.3%
Pennsylvania 58.6%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Bedminster Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 31.5% 43.8% 43.1%
20 to 24 years 45.3% 78.2% 74.4%
25 to 29 years 82.7% 87.2% 85.1%
30 to 34 years 78.2% 85.8% 85%
35 to 44 years 89.4% 87.7% 84.8%
45 to 54 years 89.1% 87.5% 83.1%
55 to 59 years 92.1% 82.7% 75.4%
60 to 64 years 64.4% 68.2% 60.6%
65 to 74 years 20.2% 33.1% 27.4%
75 years and over 2.8% 8.7% 7.2%
LFPR by gender
Male 67% 71% 66.9%
Female 53.6% 61.3% 58.6%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 60.1% 65.1% 62.1%
Black or African American 67.7% 66.6% 61.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 81.5% 65.1%
Asian 71.9% 70.7% 66.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 90.2% 64.3%
Some Other Race 65.7% 64.8% 64.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 73.8% 74.8% 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 72% 71.7% 67.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

5.9%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Bedminster Township
5.9%
Bucks County
4.4%
Pennsylvania
5.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

4.8%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
7.5%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Bedminster Township 4.8%
Bucks County 4.3%
Pennsylvania 5.4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Bedminster Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 15.8% 13.7%
20 to 24 years 0% 9.1% 9.3%
25 to 29 years 7.5% 5.7% 6%
30 to 34 years 31.9% 4.4% 5.3%
35 to 44 years 5.7% 3% 4.6%
45 to 54 years 4.1% 3.2% 3.6%
55 to 59 years 2.4% 2.9% 3.8%
60 to 64 years 0% 3.1% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 8.9% 3.9% 3.9%
75 years and over 0% 1% 4.1%
By gender
Male 4.8% 4.3% 5.4%
Female 7.5% 4.5% 5.1%
By race, ethnicity
White 6.1% 4.4% 4.3%
Black or African American 0% 5.3% 10%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 18% 9.4%
Asian 0% 2.3% 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 13.8%
Some Other Race 0% 4.8% 8.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 14.4% 4.7% 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9% 5.4% 8.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

3,385
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Bedminster Township 3,385
Bucks County 337,473
Pennsylvania 6,332,886
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

74%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Bedminster Township 74%
Bucks County 74%
Pennsylvania 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Bedminster Township, PA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 8 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 12.9%
Professional and technical services 12.1%
Educational services 12.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 14.5% of 2,057 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 27.9% of 1,328 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Bedminster Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 3,385 337,473 6,332,886
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 2.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Construction 8.8% 6.8% 6%
Manufacturing 12.9% 12.4% 11.4%
Wholesale trade 2.6% 2.7% 2.3%
Retail trade 7.8% 10.7% 11%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 2.4% 3.7% 5.1%
Utilities 0.3% 0.8% 0.9%
Information 0.3% 1.9% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 9.8% 5.9% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 3.1% 1.8% 1.5%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 12.1% 10.5% 7.6%
Corporate management 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.5% 3.6% 3.6%
Education and health services
Educational services 12.1% 9.8% 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 11.8% 15.2% 16.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 2.1% 1.9% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 3% 4.4% 5.7%
Other services 3.5% 4% 4.6%
Government 2.7% 3.1% 4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

71.6% Private
Government 10.3%
Private Employment 71.6%
Self Employed 18.1%
Private employment (%)
Bedminster Township 71.6%
Bucks County 79.4%
Pennsylvania 80.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

18.1%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 8%
Unincorporated business 10.1%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Bedminster Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary 71.6% 79.4% 80.2%
For-profit company employees 64.4% 68.8% 67.3%
Not-for-profit employees 7.1% 10.6% 12.9%
Self-employed 18.1% 10.5% 8.3%
Incorporated business 8% 5.1% 3.2%
Unincorporated business 10.1% 5.3% 5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 10.3% 10.1% 11.5%
Local government 6.2% 6.8% 6.3%
State government 1.9% 1.8% 3.1%
Federal government 2.2% 1.5% 2.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

25.7% WFH
Work from home 25.7%
Commute to work 74.3%
Working from home (%)
Bedminster Township 25.7%
Bucks County 19.6%
Pennsylvania 15.6%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

34.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Bedminster Township 34.4
Bucks County 29
Pennsylvania 26.3
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Bedminster Township
Employed residents 16+.
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 3,385 337,473 6,332,886
Worked from home 25.7% 19.6% 15.6%
Drove Alone 66% 69.6% 68.2%
Carpooled 4% 6.3% 7.5%
Public transportation 1% 2% 3.6%
Walked 2.2% 1.3% 3.3%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.1% 1.3% 1.9%
Commuting population 2,460 266,462 5,241,463
Mean travel time (minutes) 34.4 29 26.3
Less than 5 minutes 3.9% 2.8% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 23.7% 21.5% 23.3%
15 to 29 minutes 39.1% 32.8% 36.2%
30 to 44 minutes 9.6% 21.2% 20.7%
45 to 59 minutes 9.4% 10.4% 8.2%
60 to 89 minutes 5.4% 8.3% 5.5%
90 minutes or more 8.9% 3.2% 2.7%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$92,434
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Bedminster Township $92,434
Bucks County $79,133
Pennsylvania $62,754
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

82 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Bedminster Township 82¢
Bucks County 76¢
Pennsylvania 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Bedminster Township, PA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$131,875
Workers in Professional and technical services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Professional and technical services $131,875
Government $126,979
Manufacturing $124,971
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $170,000, compared to $99,153 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $124,869, compared to $81,600 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Bedminster Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Median Earnings $92,434 $79,133 $62,754
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $31,939 $45,538
Mining and logging $— $72,138 $78,619
Construction $83,893 $76,301 $62,324
Manufacturing $124,971 $90,844 $67,098
Wholesale trade $— $78,828 $63,428
Retail trade $95,197 $52,032 $45,301
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $120,139 $72,844 $59,059
Utilities $— $90,305 $95,472
Information $— $103,144 $81,616
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $104,539 $102,476 $81,482
Real estate and leasing $— $77,463 $66,144
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $131,875 $106,652 $93,579
Corporate management $— $93,977 $103,550
Administrative and waste services $— $66,581 $49,954
Education and health services
Educational services $82,083 $78,572 $67,648
Health care and social assistance $76,705 $70,574 $57,439
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $60,186 $50,499
Accommodation and food services $— $42,491 $36,020
Other services $77,308 $56,604 $50,668
Government $126,979 $92,254 $73,307
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$120,446
Workers in Own unincorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own unincorporated business $120,446
Nonprofit organization $105,804
State government $104,853
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $145,903, compared to $99,153 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $153,158, compared to $81,600 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Bedminster Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $92,009 $78,370 $61,352
Not-for-profit employees $105,804 $75,825 $65,033
Self-employed
Incorporated business $83,657 $88,242 $75,062
Unincorporated business $120,446 $71,127 $51,735
Government
Local government $81,429 $83,936 $68,380
State government $104,853 $83,417 $65,478
Federal government $99,637 $89,832 $77,266
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Bedminster Township, PA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$173,125
Workers in Computer and math occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Computer and math $173,125
Legal $153,289
Personal care and service $153,274
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying occupation earnings gender-wise for Bedminster Township the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Among employed men, workers in Computer and math occupations earn the highest median earnings — $173,125 versus $99,153 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $250,001 versus $81,600 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Bedminster Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Median earnings(Total) $92,434 $79,133 $62,754
Management and business
Management $100,769 $121,972 $93,850
Business and finance $122,660 $99,788 $83,670
Technology and science
Computer and math $173,125 $109,441 $97,590
Architecture and engineering $— $103,014 $97,077
Sciences $137,292 $104,034 $83,375
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $63,393 $56,960
Legal $153,289 $127,747 $108,678
Education, Training and Library $82,381 $76,371 $69,199
Arts, design and media $— $73,476 $65,445
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $83,214 $102,813 $94,403
Health technicians $— $57,017 $53,779
Healthcare support $— $41,791 $38,456
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $63,382 $50,987
Law enforcement $145,764 $119,895 $86,066
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $34,853 $32,004
Building and grounds cleaning $— $47,752 $39,023
Personal care and service $153,274 $36,397 $35,987
Sales and office
Sales $101,563 $74,989 $60,071
Office and Administrative Support $67,500 $54,487 $47,625
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $24,667 $38,503
Construction and extraction $83,417 $68,423 $59,557
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $70,804 $70,063 $62,092
Production and transportation
Production $82,375 $56,141 $51,513
Transportation $56,961 $60,598 $57,903
Material moving $— $45,245 $41,401
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$152,049
Median household income in Bedminster Township
Median household income (USD)
Bedminster Township
$152,049
Bucks County
$114,764
Pennsylvania
$77,971
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Bedminster Township, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$61,227
Per capita income in Bedminster Township
Per capita income (USD)
Bedminster Township
$61,227
Bucks County
$59,022
Pennsylvania
$44,355
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Bedminster Township, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$179,942
Average household income in Bedminster Township
Avg household income (USD)
Bedminster Township
$179,942
Bucks County
$150,981
Pennsylvania
$107,538
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Bedminster Township, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$179,942
Mean household income
$152,049
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Bedminster Township $27,893
Bucks County $36,217
Pennsylvania $29,567
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Bedminster Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Bedminster Township and peer geographies.
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Total households 2,537 249,187 5,274,853
Median household income $152,049 $114,764 $77,971
Mean household income $179,942 $150,981 $107,538
Mean-median gap $27,893 $36,217 $29,567
Family households 1,958 178,036 3,291,192
Median family income $176,036 $141,001 $100,262
Mean family income $204,838 $176,251 $130,780
Mean-median gap $28,802 $35,250 $30,518
Non-family households 579 71,151 1,983,661
Median non-family income $79,705 $60,508 $45,541
Mean non-family income $93,525 $81,545 $64,714
Mean-median gap $13,820 $21,037 $19,173
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $61,227 $59,022 $44,355
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

79.7%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Bedminster Township
79.7%
Bucks County
78.7%
Pennsylvania
75.1%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
37.4% of households (950) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $35,907
SSI (disability)
3.4% of households (85) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $17,140
Cash Assistance
2% of households (51) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $17,140
SNAP / Food Stamps
6.7% of households (171) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Bedminster Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Total households 2,537 249,187 5,274,853
Wage-based income
With earnings 80% 79% 75%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 37% 35% 35%
Average social security income $35,907 $28,589 $24,783
Retirement income 26% 30% 27%
Average retirement income $44,256 $37,971 $29,353
SSI (Supplemental security) 3% 4% 6%
Average SSI income $17,140 $12,738 $11,642
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 7% 8% 14%
Cash assistance 2% 2% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$176,036
Family households earn $176,036, compared to $79,705 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$152,049
Family households
$176,036
Nonfamily households
$79,705
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$178,578
Married-couple families earn $178,578, compared to $113,021 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$176,036
Married-couple families
$178,578
Other family types
$113,021
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Bedminster Township
Median household and family income by household size in Bedminster Township, compared with peer geographies.
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Total households 2,537 249,187 5,274,853
Household income by size
1-person $63,438 $51,964 $39,373
2-person $95,235 $113,595 $87,784
3-person $197,422 $155,166 $108,842
4-person $199,412 $177,413 $128,057
5-person $220,146 $173,309 $122,318
6-person $235,000 $158,969 $120,198
7-person or more $— $162,442 $115,583
Total families 1,958 178,036 3,291,192
Family income by size
2-person $93,929 $112,826 $84,994
3-person $245,960 $152,483 $106,846
4-person $198,088 $179,098 $129,682
5-person $220,146 $174,518 $124,775
6-person $219,219 $153,102 $121,519
7-person or more $— $161,750 $112,875
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

43.39%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
5.12%
of all household income
Top 20%
43.39%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn more than two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 5.12% — meaning the top 20% hold 8.5 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$672,856
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
15.86%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
18.7%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $672,856 and hold 18.7% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 15.86%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
11.5%
$50K - $100K
21.5%
$100K - $150K
15.9%
$150K - $200K
19%
Over $200K
32.2%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

67.1%
of all households, 1,701 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Bedminster Township 67.1%
Bucks County 56.4%
Pennsylvania 38.8%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Bedminster Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Bedminster Township, compared with peer geographies.
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Median household income $152,049 $114,764 $77,971
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 1% 3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.4% 1.7% 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 0.9% 3.8% 6.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.7% 3.9% 6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.5% 7.2% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 6.5% 13.3% 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 15% 10.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% 19.3% 17.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 19% 13.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 32.2% 23.2% 11.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 6% 12.4% 22%
Share below $75,000 18% 32.9% 48.4%
Share above $100,000 67.1% 56.4% 38.8%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.39
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Bedminster Township 0.39
Bucks County 0.45
Pennsylvania 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$390,366
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Bedminster Township
$390,366
Bucks County
$366,650
Pennsylvania
$273,107
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Bedminster Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $77,931 $50,719 $32,067
Lower 20% $118,500 $91,677 $61,442
Middle 20% $176,543 $141,817 $97,586
Upper 20% $250,001 $215,676 $154,678
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $46,030 $27,626 $16,831
Lower 20% $96,633 $70,391 $46,491
Middle 20% $149,343 $115,579 $78,498
Upper 20% $217,336 $174,658 $122,764
Top 20% $390,366 $366,650 $273,107
Top 5% $672,856 $623,710 $484,206
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 5.12% 3.66% 3.13%
Lower 20% 10.74% 9.32% 8.65%
Middle 20% 16.6% 15.31% 14.6%
Upper 20% 24.16% 23.14% 22.83%
Top 20% 43.39% 48.57% 50.79%
Top 5% 18.7% 20.65% 22.51%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Bedminster Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 2,302 White households (90.7% of all households), the median household income is $140,972.
Black
Among the 31 Black or African American households (1.2% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Bedminster Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Bucks County and Pennsylvania.
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
All Residents $152,049 $114,764 $77,971
White $140,972 $115,956 $83,152
Black or African American $— $63,804 $49,610
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $153,750 $60,000
Asian $250,001 $159,566 $103,069
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $60,536 $51,907
Some Other Race $— $90,250 $52,815
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $125,507 $70,485
Hispanic or Latino $— $91,402 $61,416
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

3.4%
3.4% of residents, or 256 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Bedminster Township
3.4%
Bucks County
6.1%
Pennsylvania
11.7%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Bedminster Township
0%
Bucks County
0.8%
Pennsylvania
1.8%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

1.2%
1.2% of children under 18, or 21 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Bedminster Township
1.2%
Bucks County
7.1%
Pennsylvania
15.6%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

7.6%
7.6% of adults aged 65 and older, or 115 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Bedminster Township
7.6%
Bucks County
6.4%
Pennsylvania
9.9%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
Overall poverty rate 3.4% 6.1% 11.7%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 1.2% 7.1% 15.6%
Under 5 years 0% 8% 16.9%
5 to 17 years 1.5% 6.8% 15.2%
18 to 64 years 2.8% 5.7% 11%
18 to 34 years 3.3% 6.7% 13.6%
35 to 64 years 2.6% 5.2% 9.5%
65 years and over 7.6% 6.4% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 1.7% 5.3% 10.5%
Female 5.5% 6.9% 12.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 0.8% 1.8%
Worked part time or part year 3.8% 7.6% 14%
Did not work 10.7% 12.3% 20.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

3.1%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
3.1%
Family
1.6%
Nonfamily
8.1%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

1.6%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
1.6%
Married-couple
0.6%
Other families
18.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Bedminster Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 1.6% 3.9% 8%
Householder under 25 years —% 29.9% 28.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 6.1% 11.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 3.6% 2.6% 5.8%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 3.2% 5.2%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 8.1% 13.6% 19%
Householder under 25 years —% 15.4% 35.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 8.8% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 31.4% 15.8% 21.8%
Householder 65 years and over 3.2% 14.3% 18.7%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
3.5% of White residents, or 231 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
32.3% of Black or African American residents, or 10 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Bedminster Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Bedminster Township and peer geographies.
Bedminster Township Bucks County Pennsylvania
All Residents 3.4% 6.1% 11.7%
White 3.5% 5.2% 8.8%
Black or African American 32.3% 13.9% 23.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 1.1% 24.3%
Asian 0% 4.3% 12.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 17.3%
Some Other Race 0% 19.2% 25.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5.8% 7.6% 17%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7% 14.8% 22.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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