Bensalem township is located in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Bensalem township has a 2024 population of 62,931. Bensalem township is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 0.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62,672 in 2020.
The average household income in Bensalem township is $106,785 with a poverty rate of 11.19%. The median age in Bensalem township is 41.8 years: 41.4 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bensalem township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,669 | 64.87% |
| Asian | 8,232 | 13.13% |
| Two or more races | 5,132 | 8.19% |
| Black or African American | 4,804 | 7.66% |
| Other race | 3,602 | 5.75% |
| Native American | 250 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,978 | 2.5 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Married | 11,575 | 3.19 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 8,976 | 1.25 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Female | 2,879 | 3.32 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Male | 1,548 | 3.02 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,307 | 7.24% |
| Associates Degree | 4,029 | 8.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,799 | 19.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,287 | 11.58% |
| High School Graduate | 14,295 | 31.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,826 | 4% |
| Some College | 8,111 | 17.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,374 | 29,520 | 8,716 |
| Asian | 6,283 | 5,258 | 3,785 |
| Hispanic | 4,145 | 2,263 | 501 |
| Black | 3,058 | 2,739 | 941 |
| 2+ Races | 2,374 | 1,933 | 483 |
| Other Race | 1,913 | 623 | 79 |
| Native American | 161 | 37 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,994 | $87,524 | $57,710 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,946 | $88,250 | $80,656 |
| High School Graduate | $49,573 | $55,211 | $47,091 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,801 | $41,833 | $24,882 |
| Overall | $56,648 | $66,825 | $49,153 |
| Some College | $54,848 | $69,241 | $42,849 |
$56,648
Average Earnings
$66,825
Average Male
$49,153
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.5% of Bensalem township residents speak only English, while 26.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,547 | 3,449 | 8.72% |
| Hispanic | 7,889 | 2,381 | 30.18% |
| Other | 3,584 | 1,253 | 34.96% |
| Multiple | 4,888 | 1,077 | 22.03% |
| Asian | 8,215 | 505 | 6.15% |
| Black | 4,772 | 367 | 7.69% |
11.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.79%
Male Poverty Rate
12.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bensalem township is Other, with 34.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bensalem township is Asian, with 6.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.43% |
| High School | 12.85% |
| Some College | 9.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.06% |
| Female Employed | 5.39% |
| Male Employed | 5.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,362 | $127,347 |
| Households | $81,616 | $106,785 |
| Married Families | $124,900 | $143,690 |
| Non Families | $52,974 | $64,860 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,749
Number of Veterans
2,485
Male Veterans
264
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,120 |
| Second Gulf War | 470 |
| First Gulf War | 328 |
| Korea | 142 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 830 |
| 65 to 74 | 743 |
| 55 to 64 | 537 |
| 35 to 54 | 432 |
| 18 to 34 | 207 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,277 | 6.49% |
| Black | 186 | 5.35% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 3.13% |
| Asian | 111 | 1.61% |
| Other Race | 101 | 4.32% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 32 | 19.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.82%
Born in Bensalem township
80.05%
Native Born
19.95%
Foreign Born
8.03%
Non Citizen
11.91%
Naturalized
80.05% of Bensalem township residents were born in the United States, with 63.82% having been born in Pennsylvania. 8.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 63,586 | 131 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 63,455 | 131 | 0.21% |
| 2027 | 63,324 | 131 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 63,193 | 131 | 0.21% |
| 2025 | 63,062 | 131 | 0.21% |
| 2024 | 62,931 | 131 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 62,800 | 131 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 62,669 | -150 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 62,819 | 147 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 62,672 | 2,149 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 60,523 | -104 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 60,627 | 157 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 60,470 | 108 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 60,362 | 136 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 60,226 | -103 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 60,329 | -39 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 60,368 | 24 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 60,344 | -90 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 60,434 | -3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 60,437 | 0 | 0% |