Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA

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2022 Population
118,256
15.6% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
48.1
0.62% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
10.7%
11.4% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$63,399
7.27% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$163,400
9.08% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
54,833
20.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA had a population of 118k people with a median age of 48.1 and a median household income of $63,399. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA grew from 102,261 to 118,256, a 15.6% increase and its median household income grew from $59,105 to $63,399, a 7.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.381%), and White (Hispanic) (0.359%).

1.8% of the households in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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 & South) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are Saint Vincent College (412 degrees awarded in 2022), Douglas Education Center (202 degrees), and Saint Vincent Seminary (13 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was $163,400, and the homeownership rate was 78%.

Most people in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 118k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.02% of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.21k people).

In 2022, there were 39.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.78k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.5k 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 & South) PUMA, PA are Spanish (688 households), German (244 households), and Italian (187 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
61,896
Women
51.5%
58,371
Men
48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 120,267 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

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Citizenship

99.6%
2022 Citizenship
99.6%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.6% of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    111k ± 886
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.78k ± 545
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.5k ± 478
0.808%
Hispanic Population
955 people

In 2022, there were 39.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.78k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0.808% of the people in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are hispanic (955 people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Germany
    140 ± 290 people
  2. India
    139 ± 289 people
  3. Canada
    88 ± 230 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was Germany, the natal country of 140 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA residents, followed by India with 139 and Canada with 88.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.02%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.21k people
1.04%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.06k people

As of 2022, 1.02% of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA residents (1.21k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was 1.04%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    688 households (0.608%)
  2. German
    244 households (0.216%)
  3. Italian
    187 households (0.165%)

1.8% of the households in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 0.608% of the households in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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
    2,889 ± 304
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,243 ± 271
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    925 ± 221

Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA employs 54.8k people. The largest industries in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are Restaurants & Food Services (3,771 people), Construction (3,639 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,499 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($189,557), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($140,052), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($130,770).

Males in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,557. The income inequality in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.426, 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 & South) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 46,619 people, with 45.7% woman, and 54.3% men.

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Occupations

54.8k
2022 Value
20.8%
1 Year growth
± 20.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 20.8%, from 45.4k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, are Registered nurses (1,976 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,950 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,474 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

54.8k
2022 Value
20.8%
1 Year growth
± 20.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 20.8%, from 45.4k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,771 people), Construction (3,639 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,499 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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

$54,084
Median earning men ± $1,711
$33,911
Median earning women ± $946

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($82,546), Public Administration ($71,570), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,389).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($58,700), Public Administration ($51,369), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($40,446).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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Civics

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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA awarded 627 degrees. The student population of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 969 male students and 851 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are White (519 and 83.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (31 and 4.98%), Two or More Races (26 and 4.18%), and Black or African American (23 and 3.7%).

The largest universities in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Saint Vincent College (412 and 65.7%), Douglas Education Center (202 and 32.2%), and Saint Vincent Seminary (13 and 2.07%).

The most popular majors in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (64 and 10.2%), Make-Up Artist (63 and 10%), and Criminology (43 and 6.86%).

The median tuition cost in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $38,814.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,820 (53.2% men and 46.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,820 students enrolled in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, 53.2% men and 46.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,452 records, of which 48.6% were women and 51.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 33 degrees awarded
  2. 25 degrees awarded
  3. 35 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 33 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 412 degrees awarded
  2. 202 degrees awarded
  3. 13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Vincent College with 412 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 286 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, which is 0.839 times less than the 341 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 519 degrees mean that there were 16.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 31 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 ($38,814) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,089) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,380) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.625% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.262% 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 & South) PUMA, PA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (41.2k), Some college (17.2k), and Bachelors Degree (16.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was $163,400 in 2022, which is 0.58 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $149,800 to $163,400, a 9.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA is 78%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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 & South) PUMA, PA is $63,399. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $137,038, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $136,870 and $130,374.

Property

$163,400
Median Property Value 2022
±$4,114
$40,574
Median Property Taxes
±$1,316

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Rent vs Own

78%
Homeownership
2022
59.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 78% of the housing units in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.8%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $137,038, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $136,870 and $130,374.

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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.
$63,399
Median Household Income
± $1,776
52k
Number of Households
± 1,572

In 2022, the median household income of the 52k households in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA grew to $63,399 from the previous year's value of $59,105.

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Wage Distribution

0.426
2022 Wage GINI in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA
0.416
2021 Wage GINI in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA

In 2022, the income inequality in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was 0.426 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.3% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (83%)
  2. Carpooled (6.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.32%)

In 2022, 83% of workers in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.8%) and those who worked at home (6.32%).

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Commute Time

26.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.82% of the workforce in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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 & South) 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 & South) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA (12.4k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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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Health

96.8% of the population of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 18.5% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1216 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,216 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,216 patients per year. This represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1,222 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.3% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.16%
Uninsured
48%
Employer Coverage
15%
Medicaid
18.5%
Medicare
14.2%
Non-Group
1.16%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA declined by 15.4% from 3.73% to 3.16%.

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