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Bensalem Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 55,028
- Land Area (2000): 49.064 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 2.578 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 22,296
Bensalem Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Bensalem Labor Force By Month
| Year | Labor Force | Unemployment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Rate | ||||
| 1990 | 31,887 | 30,270 | 1,617 | 5.07% | 51 |
| 1991 | 32,061 | 29,680 | 2,380 | 7.42% | 74 |
| 1992 | 32,354 | 29,541 | 2,814 | 8.70% | 87 |
| 1993 | 32,493 | 29,865 | 2,628 | 8.09% | 81 |
| 1994 | 32,033 | 30,026 | 2,007 | 6.26% | 63 |
| 1995 | 31,403 | 29,563 | 1,841 | 5.86% | 59 |
| 1996 | 32,030 | 30,276 | 1,754 | 5.47% | 55 |
| 1997 | 32,523 | 30,910 | 1,613 | 4.96% | 50 |
| 1998 | 32,720 | 31,332 | 1,388 | 4.24% | 42 |
| 1999 | 32,834 | 31,447 | 1,387 | 4.22% | 42 |
| 2000 | 33,436 | 32,164 | 1,272 | 3.81% | 38 |
| 2001 | 33,792 | 32,345 | 1,447 | 4.28% | 43 |
| 2002 | 33,916 | 32,161 | 1,754 | 5.17% | 52 |
| 2003 | 33,343 | 31,686 | 1,657 | 4.97% | 50 |
| 2004 | 33,476 | 31,691 | 1,785 | 5.33% | 53 |
| 2005 | 33,711 | 32,108 | 1,602 | 4.75% | 48 |
| 2006 | 34,014 | 32,503 | 1,511 | 4.44% | 44 |
| 2007 | 33,998 | 32,529 | 1,469 | 4.32% | 43 |
| 2008 | 34,358 | 32,506 | 1,852 | 5.39% | 54 |
| Month | Labor Force | Unemployment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Rate | ||||
| Jan 2008 | 34,170 | 32,319 | 1,851 | 5.42% | 54 |
| Feb 2008 | 34,048 | 32,051 | 1,997 | 5.87% | 59 |
| Mar 2008 | 33,961 | 32,141 | 1,820 | 5.36% | 54 |
| Apr 2008 | 34,075 | 32,448 | 1,627 | 4.77% | 48 |
| May 2008 | 34,398 | 32,602 | 1,796 | 5.22% | 52 |
| Jun 2008 | 34,594 | 32,748 | 1,846 | 5.34% | 53 |
| Jul 2008 | 34,773 | 32,931 | 1,842 | 5.30% | 53 |
| Aug 2008 | 34,733 | 32,751 | 1,982 | 5.71% | 57 |
| Sep 2008 | 34,471 | 32,565 | 1,906 | 5.53% | 55 |
| Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
| Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
| Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Bensalem Employment By Industry
| 1. | Construction | 1,895 | 11.90% |
| 2. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 1,013 | 6.36% |
| 3. | Finance and Insurance | 735 | 4.62% |
| 4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 684 | 4.30% |
| 5. | Public Administration | 646 | 4.06% |
| 6. | Health Care | 643 | 4.04% |
| 7. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 631 | 3.96% |
| 8. | Food and Beverage Stores | 591 | 3.71% |
| 9. | Educational Services | 576 | 3.62% |
| 10. | Repair and Maintenance | 500 | 3.14% |
| 11. | Chemical Manufacturing | 424 | 2.66% |
| 12. | Metal Manufactuing | 397 | 2.49% |
| 13. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 349 | 2.19% |
| 14. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 308 | 1.93% |
| 15. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 282 | 1.77% |
| 16. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 281 | 1.76% |
| 17. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 275 | 1.73% |
| 18. | Food Manufacturing | 274 | 1.72% |
| 19. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 269 | 1.69% |
| 20. | Machinery Manufacturing | 259 | 1.63% |
| 1. | Health Care | 2,121 | 15.45% |
| 2. | Educational Services | 1,286 | 9.37% |
| 3. | Finance and Insurance | 1,246 | 9.08% |
| 4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 1,054 | 7.68% |
| 5. | Accommodation and Food Services | 712 | 5.19% |
| 6. | Department and Other General Stores | 556 | 4.05% |
| 7. | Public Administration | 535 | 3.90% |
| 8. | Social Assistance | 467 | 3.40% |
| 9. | Food and Beverage Stores | 464 | 3.38% |
| 10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 391 | 2.85% |
| 11. | Personal and Laundry Services | 283 | 2.06% |
| 12. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 276 | 2.01% |
| 13. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 250 | 1.82% |
| 14. | Chemical Manufacturing | 243 | 1.77% |
| 15. | Construction | 219 | 1.60% |
| 16. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 214 | 1.56% |
| 17. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 204 | 1.49% |
| 18. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 174 | 1.27% |
| 19. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 173 | 1.26% |
| 20. | Other Direct Selling Estab | 150 | 1.09% |
Bensalem Employment By Job
| 1. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 819 | 5.14% |
| 2. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 783 | 4.92% |
| 3. | Computer Specialists | 772 | 4.85% |
| 4. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 664 | 4.17% |
| 5. | Other Production Occupations | 652 | 4.09% |
| 6. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 593 | 3.72% |
| 7. | Other Management Occupations | 533 | 3.35% |
| 8. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 515 | 3.23% |
| 9. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 509 | 3.20% |
| 10. | Vehicle Mechanics | 494 | 3.10% |
| 11. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 483 | 3.03% |
| 12. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 477 | 3.00% |
| 13. | Business Operations Specialists | 443 | 2.78% |
| 14. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 424 | 2.66% |
| 15. | Carpenters | 394 | 2.47% |
| 16. | Other Construction Trades | 360 | 2.26% |
| 17. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 337 | 2.12% |
| 18. | Other Office and Admin Support | 295 | 1.85% |
| 19. | Engineers | 293 | 1.84% |
| 20. | Cashiers | 244 | 1.53% |
| 1. | Secretaries and Admins | 934 | 6.81% |
| 2. | Other Office and Admin Support | 886 | 6.46% |
| 3. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 673 | 4.90% |
| 4. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 590 | 4.30% |
| 5. | Cashiers | 576 | 4.20% |
| 6. | Registered Nurses | 562 | 4.10% |
| 7. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 533 | 3.88% |
| 8. | Other Management Occupations | 492 | 3.58% |
| 9. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 465 | 3.39% |
| 10. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 465 | 3.39% |
| 11. | Customer Service Representatives | 408 | 2.97% |
| 12. | Business Operations Specialists | 377 | 2.75% |
| 13. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 342 | 2.49% |
| 14. | Accountants and Auditors | 314 | 2.29% |
| 15. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 292 | 2.13% |
| 16. | Other Production Occupations | 276 | 2.01% |
| 17. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 272 | 1.98% |
| 18. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 270 | 1.97% |
| 19. | Other Healthcare Support | 260 | 1.89% |
| 20. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 231 | 1.68% |
Bensalem Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
| Hours Per Week | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 or more hours | 26,732 | 61.04% |
| 15-35 hours | 4,825 | 11.02% |
| 1-14 hours | 1,048 | 2.39% |
| No regular hours | 11,191 | 25.55% |
Bensalem Time Left For Work
| Time | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight-4:59 AM | 890 | 3.12% |
| 5 AM-5:29 AM | 711 | 2.49% |
| 5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 1,402 | 4.92% |
| 6 AM-6:29 AM | 2,741 | 9.61% |
| 6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 3,058 | 10.73% |
| 7 AM-7:29 AM | 3,876 | 13.60% |
| 7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 3,936 | 13.81% |
| 8 AM-8:29 AM | 3,616 | 12.68% |
| 8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 1,983 | 6.96% |
| 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 1,766 | 6.19% |
| 10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 535 | 1.88% |
| 11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 174 | 0.61% |
| Noon-3:59 PM | 1,602 | 5.62% |
| 4 PM-11:59 PM | 2,218 | 7.78% |
Bensalem Length Of Commute In Minutes
| Minutes | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 666 | 2.34% |
| 5-9 | 2,552 | 8.95% |
| 10-14 | 3,571 | 12.53% |
| 15-19 | 4,088 | 14.34% |
| 20-24 | 3,241 | 11.37% |
| 25-29 | 1,669 | 5.85% |
| 30-34 | 4,026 | 14.12% |
| 35-39 | 931 | 3.27% |
| 40-44 | 1,417 | 4.97% |
| 45-59 | 3,530 | 12.38% |
| 60-89 | 2,058 | 7.22% |
| At least 90 | 759 | 2.66% |
Bensalem Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
| Minutes | Percent | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 | 126 | 0.44% | 15,661 | 54.94% |
| 30-44 | 239 | 0.84% | 6,135 | 21.52% |
| 45-59 | 325 | 1.14% | 3,205 | 11.24% |
| At least 60 | 547 | 1.92% | 2,270 | 7.96% |
Bensalem Type Of Commute
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | 0.11% | |
| 3,520 | 12.10% | |
| 23,141 | 79.56% | |
| 5 | 0.02% | |
| 81 | 0.28% | |
| 1,237 | 4.25% | |
| 493 | 1.69% | |
| 580 | 1.99% |
Bensalem Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Bensalem Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 21,419 (54,780 people)
Families (2000): 14,206 (44,824 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 6,106
People at same address in 1995: 31,222
Bensalem Household Income in 1999
| Income | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,464 | 6.84% |
| $10,000-$14,999 | 939 | 4.38% |
| $15,000-$19,999 | 1,041 | 4.86% |
| $20,000-$24,999 | 997 | 4.65% |
| $25,000-$29,999 | 1,223 | 5.71% |
| $30,000-$34,999 | 1,442 | 6.73% |
| $35,000-$39,999 | 1,271 | 5.93% |
| $40,000-$44,999 | 1,244 | 5.81% |
| $45,000-$49,999 | 1,147 | 5.36% |
| $50,000-$59,999 | 2,179 | 10.17% |
| $60,000-$74,999 | 2,988 | 13.95% |
| $75,000-$99,999 | 2,942 | 13.74% |
| $100,000-$124,999 | 1,410 | 6.58% |
| $125,000-$149,999 | 676 | 3.16% |
| $150,000-$199,999 | 248 | 1.16% |
| $200,000 or more | 208 | 0.97% |
Bensalem Household Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 5,712 | 26.65% | |
| 5,389 | 25.14% | |
| 1,266 | 5.91% | |
| 3,613 | 16.86% | |
| 142 | 0.66% | |
| 3,173 | 14.80% | |
| 44 | 0.21% | |
| 1,376 | 6.42% | |
| 23 | 0.11% | |
| 473 | 2.21% | |
| 15 | 0.07% | |
| 198 | 0.92% | |
| 10 | 0.05% |
Bensalem Household Income Type
| Type | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings | 18,317 | 32.23% |
| Interest / Dividend / Rent | 7,476 | 13.16% |
| Public Assistance | 462 | 0.81% |
| Retirement | 2,910 | 5.12% |
| Self Employment | 2,014 | 3.54% |
| Social Security | 4,379 | 7.71% |
| Supplemental Security | 1,060 | 1.87% |
| Wage / Salary | 17,878 | 31.46% |
| Other | 2,328 | 4.10% |
Bensalem Family Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 5,875 | 52.53% | |
| 5,309 | 47.47% |
Bensalem Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1,858 | 8.46% | |
| 12,574 | 57.26% | |
| 7,048 | 32.10% | |
| 479 | 2.18% |
Bensalem Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2,434 | 10.80% | |
| 12,234 | 54.27% | |
| 5,719 | 25.37% | |
| 2,154 | 9.56% |
Bensalem Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Bensalem Education Information Back to top
Bensalem Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
| Degree | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1,422 | 3.37% | |
| 4,939 | 11.70% | |
| 14,398 | 34.10% | |
| 8,910 | 21.10% | |
| 2,852 | 6.75% | |
| 6,657 | 15.77% | |
| 3,043 | 7.21% |
Bensalem Population In School (3 or older)
| School Level | Percent | Percent | Total | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery or preschool | 239 | 0.43% | 600 | 1.09% | 839 | 1.52% |
| Kindergarten | 388 | 0.71% | 186 | 0.34% | 574 | 1.04% |
| Grades 1-4 | 2,305 | 4.19% | 897 | 1.63% | 3,202 | 5.82% |
| Grades 5-8 | 2,295 | 4.17% | 779 | 1.42% | 3,074 | 5.59% |
| Grades 9-12 | 2,409 | 4.38% | 689 | 1.25% | 3,098 | 5.63% |
| Undergrad college | 1,479 | 2.69% | 934 | 1.70% | 2,413 | 4.39% |
| Graduate or professional school | 258 | 0.47% | 386 | 0.70% | 644 | 1.17% |
| Total | 9,373 | 17.03% | 4,471 | 8.12% | 13,844 | 25.16% |
Bensalem Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Bensalem Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
| Above/Below | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 50,788 | 92.64% | |
| 4,037 | 7.36% |
Bensalem Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Bensalem Population By Age
| Age | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0-9 Years | 6,555 | 11.91% |
| 10-19 Years | 7,520 | 13.67% |
| 20-29 Years | 8,109 | 14.74% |
| 30-39 Years | 8,897 | 16.17% |
| 40-49 Years | 9,055 | 16.46% |
| 50-59 Years | 6,908 | 12.55% |
| 60-69 Years | 3,854 | 7.00% |
| 70-79 Years | 2,726 | 4.95% |
| 80-89 Years | 1,189 | 2.16% |
| 90+ Years | 215 | 0.39% |
Bensalem Population - Male/Female
| Male/Female | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 27,396 | 49.79% | |
| 27,632 | 50.21% |
Bensalem Population By Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 43,909 | 79.79% | |
| 3,890 | 7.07% | |
| 3,809 | 6.92% | |
| 2,453 | 4.46% | |
| 776 | 1.41% | |
| 109 | 0.20% | |
| 61 | 0.11% | |
| 21 | 0.04% |
Bensalem Top Specified Ancestries
| Rank | Ancestry | Percent Of Specified Ancestries | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Irish | 12,905 | 23.67% |
| 2. | German | 11,021 | 20.22% |
| 3. | Italian | 7,625 | 13.99% |
| 4. | Polish | 4,667 | 8.56% |
| 5. | English | 4,527 | 8.30% |
| 6. | United States Or American | 1,906 | 3.50% |
| 7. | Russian | 1,874 | 3.44% |
| 8. | Ukrainian | 1,372 | 2.52% |
| 9. | Scottish | 892 | 1.64% |
| 10. | French Non-Basque | 824 | 1.51% |
Bensalem Top Languages Spoken At Home
| Rank | Language | Percent Of Reported Languages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Only English | 42,833 | 82.25% |
| 2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 2,191 | 4.21% |
| 3. | Russian | 1,403 | 2.69% |
| 4. | Korean | 599 | 1.15% |
| 5. | Gujarathi | 493 | 0.95% |
| 6. | Other Asian | 460 | 0.88% |
| 7. | Other Indic | 430 | 0.83% |
| 8. | Hindi | 416 | 0.80% |
| 9. | Polish | 387 | 0.74% |
| 10. | German | 301 | 0.58% |
Bensalem Citizen Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 47,570 | 86.31% | |
| 3,281 | 5.95% | |
| 4,267 | 7.74% |
Bensalem Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Bensalem Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Bensalem Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
| 19020 |