Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA

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2021 Population
102,261
0.993% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
48.4
0.412% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
9.61%
4.94% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$59,105
3.41% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$149,800
2.25% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
45,398
2.62% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA had a population of 102k people with a median age of 48.4 and a median household income of $59,105. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA declined from 103,287 to 102,261, a −0.993% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,155 to $59,105, a 3.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.03%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.464%), and White (Hispanic) (0.389%).

1.64% of the households in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA are Saint Vincent College (482 degrees awarded in 2021) and Saint Vincent Seminary (9 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA was $149,800, and the homeownership rate was 78.8%.

Most people in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 102k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.04% of Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.06k people).

In 2021, there were 50.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.8k people) in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.93k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.05k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA are Spanish (561 households), German (196 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (129 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
51,102
Women
49.9%
51,210
Men
50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 102,312 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

99.6%
2021 Citizenship
99.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    97.8k ± 791
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.93k ± 426
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.05k ± 311
0.87%
Hispanic Population
890 people

In 2021, there were 50.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.8k people) in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.93k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.05k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0.87% of the people in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA are hispanic (890 people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Africa
    146 ± 296 people
  2. Germany
    143 ± 293 people
  3. China
    120 ± 269 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA was Africa, the natal country of 146 Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA residents, followed by Germany with 143 and China with 120.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.04%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.06k people
1.1%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.14k people

As of 2021, 1.04% of Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA residents (1.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA was 1.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    561 households (0.57%)
  2. German
    196 households (0.199%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    129 households (0.131%)

1.64% of the households in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 0.57% of the households in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,618 ± 261
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,199 ± 276
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    849 ± 231

Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.18 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA employs 45.4k people. The largest industries in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA are Construction (3,220 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,872 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,809 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($166,717), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($131,062), and Legal services ($95,894).

Males in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,065. The income inequality in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
21,291
Women
45.7%
25,328
Men
54.3%

The workforce of Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 46,619 people, with 45.7% woman, and 54.3% men.

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Occupations

45.4k
2021 Value
−2.62%
1 Year decline
± −2.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −2.62%, from 46.6k employees to 45.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,539 people), Registered nurses (1,435 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,222 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

45.4k
2021 Value
−2.62%
1 Year decline
± −2.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −2.62%, from 46.6k employees to 45.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA, are Construction (3,220 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,872 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,809 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,778
Median earning men ± $1,944
$30,972
Median earning women ± $962

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($75,000), Public Administration ($64,444), and Manufacturing ($54,383).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($60,536), Public Administration ($43,289), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($38,906).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $110B
  2. $76.1B
  3. $43.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B
2020 Value in Pennsylvania
$1.46T
Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $73.7B
  2. $72.6B
  3. $36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA awarded 491 degrees. The student population of Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 919 male students and 739 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA are White (408 and 84.1%), followed by Black or African American (27 and 5.57%), Hispanic or Latino (16 and 3.3%), and Two or More Races (14 and 2.89%).

The largest universities in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Saint Vincent College (482 and 98.2%) and Saint Vincent Seminary (9 and 1.83%).

The most popular majors in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA are General Biological Sciences (38 and 7.74%), General Business Administration & Management (38 and 7.74%), and Criminology (33 and 6.72%).

The median tuition cost in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $37,684.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,658 (55.4% men and 44.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,658 students enrolled in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA, 55.4% men and 44.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,329 records, of which 47.3% were women and 52.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 38 degrees awarded
  2. 28 degrees awarded
  3. 38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 38 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 482 degrees awarded
  2. 9 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Vincent College with 482 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 249 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA, which is 1.03 times more than the 242 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 408 degrees mean that there were 15.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 27 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,684) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,057) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.683% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.342% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (35.5k), Some college (14.7k), and Bachelors Degree (12.8k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA was $149,800 in 2021, which is 0.612 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $146,500 to $149,800, a 2.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA is 78.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA is $59,105. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Property

$149,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,551
$34,744
Median Property Taxes
±$1,233

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Rent vs Own

78.8%
Homeownership
2021
60.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 78.8% of the housing units in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.1%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$59,105
Median Household Income
± $2,063
44.1k
Number of Households
± 1,415

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.1k households in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA grew to $59,105 from the previous year's value of $57,155.

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Wage Distribution

0.416
2021 Wage GINI in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA
0.422
2020 Wage GINI in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.37% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.6%)
  2. Carpooled (7.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.98%)

In 2021, 82.6% of workers in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.6%) and those who worked at home (5.98%).

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Commute Time

25.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.2% of the workforce in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.61% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA (9.59k out of 99.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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96.3% of the population of Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 19.2% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,222 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.4% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 24% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.73%
Uninsured
47.7%
Employer Coverage
14%
Medicaid
19.2%
Medicare
14.3%
Non-Group
1.17%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA grew by 3.09% from 3.62% to 3.73%.

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