DeSales University, PA

About

None of the households in DeSales University, 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.

99.4% of the residents in DeSales University, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in DeSales University, PA are DeSales University (927 degrees awarded in 2023).

Most people in DeSales University, PA worked at home, and the average commute time was 13.5 minutes. The average car ownership in DeSales University, PA was 0 cars per household.

United States Pennsylvania Lehigh County, PA Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Lehigh County (South, Outside Allentown & Bethlehem Cities)--Emmaus Borough PUMA, PA

Population & Diversity

DeSales University, PA is home to a population of 1.05k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.05% of DeSales University, PA residents were born outside of the country (11 people).

In 2024, there were 13.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (909 people) in DeSales University, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 60 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2024 Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.4% of DeSales University, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in DeSales University, PA was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in DeSales University, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in DeSales University, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
909 ± 134
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
69 ± 50
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
60 ± 104

0.285%

Hispanic Population

3 people

In 2024, there were 13.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (909 people) in DeSales University, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 60 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0.285% of the people in DeSales University, PA are hispanic (3 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in DeSales University, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,504 ± 7,715 people
Dominican Republic
93,569 ± 7,483 people
China
70,789 ± 6,514 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,504 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 93,569 and China with 70,789.

Foreign-Born Population

1.05%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

11 people

1.81%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18 people

As of 2024, 1.05% of DeSales University, PA residents (11 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in DeSales University, PA was 1.81%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in DeSales University, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Economy

The economy of DeSales University, PA employs 428 people. In 2024, the largest industries in DeSales University, PA were Educational Services (188 people), Information (69 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (56 people), and the highest paying industries were Other Services Except Public Administration ($15,909), Accommodation & Food Services ($11,875), and Retail Trade ($11,250).

Employment

Occupations

428

2024 Value

± 177

7.81%

1 Year growth

± 54.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in DeSales University, PA grew at a rate of 7.81%, from 397 employees to 428 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in DeSales University, PA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (97 people), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (93 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (81 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of DeSales University, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

428

2024 Value

± 177

7.81%

1 Year growth

± 54.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in DeSales University, PA grew at a rate of 7.81%, from 397 employees to 428 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in DeSales University, PA, are Educational Services (188 people), Information (69 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (56 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of DeSales University, PA, though some of these residents may live in DeSales University, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$9,485

Median earning men ± $3,498

$4,606

Median earning women ± $1,746

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($11,008) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($4,405).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Retail Trade ($10,000), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($8,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($5,174).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick 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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for DeSales University, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in DeSales University, PA awarded 927 degrees. The student population of DeSales University, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 994 male students and 1,925 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in DeSales University, PA are White (704 and 75.9%), Hispanic or Latino (90 and 9.71%), Unknown (45 and 4.85%), and Asian (38 and 4.1%).

The largest universities in DeSales University, PA by number of degrees awarded are DeSales University (927 and 100%).

The most popular majors in DeSales University, PA are General Business Administration & Management (129 and 13.9%), Registered Nursing (110 and 11.9%), and Physician Assistant (73 and 7.87%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $43,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in DeSales University, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,919 (34.1% men and 65.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,919 students enrolled in DeSales University, PA, 34.1% men and 65.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,070 records, of which 66.6% were women and 33.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
110 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
55 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in DeSales University, PA was Registered Nursing with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in DeSales University, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

DeSales University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

927 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was DeSales University with 927 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 309 men were awarded degrees from institutions in DeSales University, PA, which is 0.5 times less than the 618 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 704 degrees mean that there were 7.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 90 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($43,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,468) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

People in DeSales University, PA have an average commute time of 13.5 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in DeSales University, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Equity

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for DeSales University, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.463

2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2023, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Worked At Home (46.9%)
Drove Alone (37.9%)
Walked (14%)

In 2024, 46.9% of workers in DeSales University, PA worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (37.9%) and those who walked to work (14%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in DeSales University, PA have a shorter commute time (13.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in DeSales University, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in DeSales University, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

85.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in DeSales University, PA (12 out of 14 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 75+, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in DeSales University, PA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

100% of the population of DeSales University, PA has health coverage, with 96.6% on employee plans, 0% on Medicaid, 1.33% on Medicare, 2.09% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 36.8% were men and 63.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.9% under 18 years, 70.8% between 18 and 34 years, 0% between 35 and 64 years, and 1.33% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 36.8% were men and 63.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

0%

Uninsured

96.6%

Employer Coverage

0%

Medicaid

1.33%

Medicare

2.09%

Non-Group

0%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in DeSales University, PA stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in DeSales University, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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