Waynesburg, PA

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2022 Population
3,954
1.32% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
24.2
2.98% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
14.9%
14.9% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$60,536
64.2% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$130,000
5.52% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
1,720
0.0582% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Waynesburg, PA had a population of 3.95k people with a median age of 24.2 and a median household income of $60,536. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Waynesburg, PA declined from 4,007 to 3,954, a −1.32% decrease and its median household income grew from $36,875 to $60,536, a 64.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waynesburg, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.85%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.835%), and White (Hispanic) (0.809%).

None of the households in Waynesburg, 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.

99.9% of the residents in Waynesburg, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waynesburg, PA are Waynesburg University (415 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Waynesburg, PA was $130,000, and the homeownership rate was 57.4%.

Most people in Waynesburg, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Waynesburg, PA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Waynesburg, PA is home to a population of 3.95k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.8% of Waynesburg, PA residents were born outside of the country (71 people).

In 2022, there were 35.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.69k people) in Waynesburg, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 103 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 73 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.9%
2022 Citizenship
99.9%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.9% of Waynesburg, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Waynesburg, PA was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waynesburg, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    3.69k ± 118
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    103 ± 88.7
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    73 ± 43
0.809%
Hispanic Population
32 people

In 2022, there were 35.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.69k people) in Waynesburg, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 103 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 73 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0.809% of the people in Waynesburg, PA are hispanic (32 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,082 ± 7,698 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    90,229 ± 7,349 people
  3. China
    69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.8%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
71 people
2.35%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
94 people

As of 2022, 1.8% of Waynesburg, PA residents (71 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 Waynesburg, PA was 2.35%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    86 ± 65
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    46 ± 42
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    19 ± 25

Waynesburg, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Waynesburg, PA employs 1.72k people. The largest industries in Waynesburg, PA are Educational Services (275 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (268 people), and Public Administration (254 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,262), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,262), and Public Administration ($52,900).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

1.72k
2022 Value
± 273
0.0582%
1 Year growth
± 22.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Waynesburg, PA grew at a rate of 0.0582%, from 1.72k employees to 1.72k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waynesburg, PA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (214 people), Management Occupations (200 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (189 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waynesburg, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.72k
2022 Value
± 273
0.0582%
1 Year growth
± 22.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Waynesburg, PA grew at a rate of 0.0582%, from 1.72k employees to 1.72k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waynesburg, PA, are Educational Services (275 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (268 people), and Public Administration (254 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waynesburg, PA, though some of these residents may live in Waynesburg, 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

$45,213
Median earning men ± $6,032
$21,415
Median earning women ± $4,320

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,262), Public Administration ($53,775), and Manufacturing ($52,143).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($35,417), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,094), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($20,104).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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.

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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Education

In 2022, universities in Waynesburg, PA awarded 415 degrees. The student population of Waynesburg, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 564 male students and 802 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waynesburg, PA are White (363 and 87.7%), followed by Unknown (15 and 3.62%), Black or African American (13 and 3.14%), and Hispanic or Latino (12 and 2.9%).

The largest universities in Waynesburg, PA by number of degrees awarded are Waynesburg University (415 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Waynesburg, PA are Registered Nursing (100 and 24.1%), General Business Administration & Management (78 and 18.8%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (34 and 8.19%).

The median tuition cost in Waynesburg, PA for private four year colleges is $27,300.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Waynesburg, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,366 (41.3% men and 58.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,366 students enrolled in Waynesburg, PA, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,145 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

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Concentrations

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Waynesburg, PA was Registered Nursing with 65 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
415 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Waynesburg University with 415 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 170 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waynesburg, PA, which is 0.694 times less than the 245 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 363 degrees mean that there were 24.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 15 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 ($27,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,190) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Waynesburg, PA was $130,000 in 2022, which is 0.461 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $123,200 to $130,000, a 5.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Waynesburg, PA is 57.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Waynesburg, PA have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waynesburg, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$130,000
Median Property Value 2022
±$32,964
$777
Median Property Taxes
±$189

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Rent vs Own

57.4%
Homeownership
2022
58.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 57.4% of the housing units in Waynesburg, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.9%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 9706
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$60,536
Median Household Income
± $23,675
1.35k
Number of Households
± 266

In 2022, the median household income of the 1.35k households in Waynesburg, PA grew to $60,536 from the previous year's value of $36,875.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Waynesburg, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (74.5%)
  2. Walked (13.2%)
  3. Carpooled (6.4%)

In 2022, 74.5% of workers in Waynesburg, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (13.2%) and those who carpooled to work (6.4%).

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Commute Time

23.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waynesburg, PA have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Waynesburg, 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 Waynesburg, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Waynesburg, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waynesburg, PA (440 out of 2.95k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waynesburg, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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

96.4% of the population of Waynesburg, PA has health coverage, with 58.7% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 9.28% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Greene County, PA see 2375 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year (2416 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2721 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 769 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,375 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Greene County, PA

Primary care physicians in Greene County, PA see an average of 2,375 patients per year. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year (2,416 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Greene County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 35% between 18 and 34 years, 24.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.59%
Uninsured
58.7%
Employer Coverage
14.4%
Medicaid
12.9%
Medicare
9.28%
Non-Group
1.09%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waynesburg, PA grew by 79.9% from 2% to 3.59%.

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