Bell Acres, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Bell Acres, Pennsylvania
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Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Settled | c. 1808 |
| Incorporated | March 14, 1960 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.35 sq mi (13.86 km2) |
| • Land | 5.35 sq mi (13.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
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| • Total | 1,505 |
| • Density | 281.20/sq mi (108.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15143
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| Area code(s) | 412 |
| FIPS code | 42-05216 |
| School District | Quaker Valley |
| Website | Bell Acres Borough |
Bell Acres is a small town, called a borough, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's part of the larger Pittsburgh Metro Area. In 2020, about 1,505 people lived there.
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Where is Bell Acres Located?
Bell Acres is located at specific coordinates: 40 degrees, 35 minutes, 32 seconds North and 80 degrees, 10 minutes, 34 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The borough covers a total area of about 5.2 square miles (13.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The average height of Bell Acres above sea level is about 965 feet (294 meters).
Neighboring Towns
Bell Acres shares its borders with several other towns:
- To the north and northwest, it borders Economy in Beaver County.
- To the east, you'll find Franklin Park.
- To the southeast, it's next to Sewickley Hills.
- To the south, it borders Sewickley Heights.
- To the southwest, it's close to Edgeworth and Leet Township.
Education in Bell Acres
Students living in Bell Acres attend schools that are part of the Quaker Valley School District.
A Brief History of Bell Acres
Bell Acres was first settled around the year 1808. Before it became its own town, this area was known as Sewickley Township, which was created on June 28, 1854. Bell Acres officially became its own borough on March 14, 1960. The community got its name from a place called Bell Farms.
Population Over the Years
The number of people living in Bell Acres has changed over time:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,264 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,307 | 3.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,436 | 9.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,382 | −3.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,388 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,505 | 8.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,382 people living in Bell Acres. These people lived in 520 households, and 412 of these were families. The population density was about 265 people per square mile (102 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Bell Acres were White (95.66%). There were also smaller percentages of African American (1.09%), Native American (0.65%), and Asian (1.52%) residents. About 0.22% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 520 households in 2000:
- 32.1% had children under 18 living with them.
- 70.8% were married couples living together.
- 6.0% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- The average household had about 2.66 people, and the average family had about 3.04 people.
Age Distribution
The population of Bell Acres in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 24.1% were under 18 years old.
- 4.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.9% were between 25 and 44.
- 28.1% were between 45 and 64.
- 18.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Bell Acres was 43 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bell Acres was $61,094. For families, the average income was $70,288. The average income per person in the borough was $41,202. A small number of families (1.9%) and people (3.1%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Bell Acres para niños
