Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA

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2024 Population
134,843
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
47
0.212% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
11.2%
0.394% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$61,429
2.01% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$165,200
5.49% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
56,906
0.247% 1-year growth

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3.4% of the households in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties 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.

99.5% of the residents in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA are Somerset County Technology Center (31 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA was $165,200, and the homeownership rate was 79.1%.

Most people in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA is home to a population of 135k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.21% of Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.63k people).

In 2024, there were 52.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (127k people) in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.42k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.4k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA are Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (2,154 households), Spanish (1,034 households), and German (330 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
65,756
Women
48.5%
69,773
Men
51.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 135,529 inhabitants, with 51.5% men, and 48.5% women.

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Citizenship

99.5%
2024 Citizenship
99.6%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.5% of Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    127k ± 312
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.42k ± 210
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    1.4k ± 252
1.45%
Hispanic Population
1.96k people

In 2024, there were 52.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (127k people) in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.42k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.4k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.45% of the people in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA are hispanic (1.96k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    183 ± 332 people
  2. England
    83 ± 224 people
  3. Canada
    73 ± 210 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA was Mexico, the natal country of 183 Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA residents, followed by England with 83 and Canada with 73.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.21%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
1.63k people
0.972%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.32k people

As of 2024, 1.21% of Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA residents (1.63k 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 Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA was 0.972%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
    2,154 households (1.68%)
  2. Spanish
    1,034 households (0.805%)
  3. German
    330 households (0.257%)

3.4% of the households in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA was Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages. 1.68% of the households in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA reported speaking Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,131 ± 281
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,560 ± 231
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    989 ± 162

Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA employs 56.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA were Construction (4,773 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,131 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,100 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($175,413), Air transportation ($118,380), and Pipeline transportation ($112,240).

Males in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,241. The income inequality in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.408, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,235
Women
46.1%
30,671
Men
53.9%

The workforce of Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA in 2023 was 56,906 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

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Occupations

56.9k
2023 Value
0.247%
1 Year growth
± 0.247%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.247%, from 56.8k employees to 56.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,388 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,784 people), and Registered nurses (1,657 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.9k
2023 Value
0.247%
1 Year growth
± 0.247%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.247%, from 56.8k employees to 56.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA, are Construction (4,773 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,131 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,100 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties 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

$49,471
Median earning men ± $1,172
$33,558
Median earning women ± $1,158

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,019), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,708), and Public Administration ($59,447).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($44,250), Public Administration ($43,995), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,003).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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0.617%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% 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 13.9%.

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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

Voting results are not available for Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA awarded 31 degrees. The student population of Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 14 male students and 36 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA are White (29 and 93.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 3.23%), and Black or African American (1 and 3.23%).

The largest universities in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Somerset County Technology Center (31 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (14 and 45.2%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (13 and 41.9%), and General Cosmetology (3 and 9.68%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 50 students enrolled in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA, 28% men and 72% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 48 records, of which 70.8% were women and 29.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    14 degrees awarded
  2. General Cosmetology
    3 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA was Mason with 0 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Somerset County Technology Center
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Somerset County Technology Center with 31 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 14 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA, which is 0.824 times less than the 17 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 29 degrees mean that there were 29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.816% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.735% 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 Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (54.5k), Some college (15.7k), and Secondary Education (15.5k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA was $165,200 in 2024, which is 0.497 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $156,600 to $165,200, a 5.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA is 79.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$165,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$2,895
$43,829
Median Property Taxes
±$1,176

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

79.1%
Homeownership
2024
61.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 79.1% of the housing units in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.2%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$61,429
Median Household Income
± $1,408
55.4k
Number of Households
± 1,308

In 2024, the median household income of the 55.4k households in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA grew to $61,429 from the previous year's value of $60,221.

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Wage Distribution

0.408
2023 Wage GINI in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA
0.415
2022 Wage GINI in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA

In 2023, the income inequality in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA was 0.408 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.71% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (79.8%)
  2. Carpooled (8.79%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.12%)

In 2024, 79.8% of workers in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.79%) and those who worked at home (8.12%).

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Commute Time

26.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.77% of the workforce in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties 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 Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA (14.6k out of 130k 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 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties 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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Health

93.1% of the population of Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 18.4% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1,179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1238 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 273 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,179 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 16.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.86%
Uninsured
43.9%
Employer Coverage
16.6%
Medicaid
18.4%
Medicare
12.9%
Non-Group
1.35%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA grew by 8.42% from 6.33% to 6.86%.

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