Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA

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2019 Population

172,890

0.175% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

39.4

0.254% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

11.2%

2.64% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$64,094

2.66% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$199,400

2.15% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

79,674

0.311% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA had a population of 173k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $64,094. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA grew from 172,588 to 172,890, a 0.175% increase and its median household income grew from $62,434 to $64,094, a 2.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.8%), White (Hispanic) (13.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.23%), Other (Hispanic) (3.59%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.38%). 19.1% of the households in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

95.6% of the residents in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA are Lehigh University (2,187 degrees awarded in 2020), Northampton County Area Community College (1,339 degrees), and Lafayette College (779 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was $199,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%. Most people in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA borders Warren County PUMA, NJ, Outside Allentown & Bethlehem Cities)Emmaus Borough PUMA, PA, Allentown City PUMA, PA, Northampton County (North) PUMA, PA, and Bucks County (North) PUMA, PA.

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Diversity

Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA is home to a population of 173k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 9.68% of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (16.7k people).

In 2019, there were 4.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (114k people) in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.2k White (Hispanic) and 12.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA are Spanish (21,266 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,140 speakers), and Portuguese (856 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 992
White (Hispanic)
23.2k ± 1.47k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.5k ± 775

20.5%

Hispanic Population

35.4k people

20.5% of the people in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA are hispanic (35.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
21,266 speakers (13%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,140 speakers (0.695%)
Portuguese
856 speakers (0.522%)

19.1% of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was Spanish. 13% of the overall population of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA are native Spanish speakers. 0.695% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.522% speak Portuguese, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.68%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

16.7k people

9.37%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

16.2k people

As of 2019, 9.68% of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA residents (16.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was 9.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was 39.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA residents was 39.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
1,568 ± 968 people
India
1,186 ± 843 people
Mexico
1,066 ± 799 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 1,568 Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA residents, followed by India with 1,186 and Mexico with 1,066.

Citizenship

95.6%

2019 Citizenship

95.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.6% of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,257 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
1,136 ± 257
Gulf War (1990s)
987 ± 219

Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.87 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Pennsylvania. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Pennsylvania, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Pennsylvania across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA is $64,094. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $117,912, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $107,554 and $107,058.

Males in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,178. The income inequality in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA employs 79.7k people. The largest industries in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,695 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,265 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,094 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($123,017), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($119,045), and Computer Systems Design ($111,905).

Wages

Median Household Income

$64,094

2019 value

± $1,746

2.66%

1 Year Growth

± 3.52%

Households in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA have a median annual income of $64,094, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $62,434 in 2018, which represents a 2.66% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$69,384

Average Male Salary in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA

± $9,392

$51,178

Average Female Salary in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA

± $7,009

In 2019, full-time male employees in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA

Asian
$54,935 ± $29,918
White
$53,984 ± $5,992
Black
$43,752 ± $15,987

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA

0.468

2018 Wage GINI in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA

In 2019, the income inequality in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0214% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $117,912, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $107,554 and $107,058.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA (18.1k out of 162k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
12,787 ± 874
Hispanic
7,724 ± 652
Black
1,891 ± 328

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

79.7k

2019 Value

0.311%

1 Year growth

± 0.311%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.311%, from 79.4k employees to 79.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA, are Registered nurses (2,097 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,007 people), and Retail salespersons (1,848 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA, by number of employees, are Registered nurses (2,097 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,007 people), and Retail salespersons (1,848 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA has an unusually high number of residents working as Gaming services workers (7.86 times higher than expected), Chemical processing machine setters, operators, & tenders (5.3 times), and Healthcare support workers, all other, including medical equipment preparers (3.3 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA, by average salary, are Physicians ($190,827), Chief executives & legislators ($190,305), and Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel ($155,461).

Industries

Employment by Industries

79.7k

2019 Value

0.311%

1 Year growth

± 0.311%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.311%, from 79.4k employees to 79.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,695 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,265 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,094 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA, by number of employees, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,695 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,265 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,094 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA has an unusually high number of Sugar & confectionery products (7.08 times higher than expected), Foundries (4.32 times), and Commercial & service industry machinery manufacturing (4.02 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA, by average salary, are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($123,017), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($119,045), and Computer Systems Design ($111,905).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania and New Jersey to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania and New Jersey product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $169B, followed by Electronics ($115B) and Mixed freight ($113B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

$649B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

108% growth

$734B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

99.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $649B. This is expected to increase 108% to $1.35T by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania and New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania and New Jersey to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$187B
Ohio
$56.7B
California
$42B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania and New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $187B, followed by Ohio with $56.7B and California and $42B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania and New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

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%). The most partisan county was Fulton County, PA with 85.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Pennsylvania.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Pennsylvania

50% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Pennsylvania

Fulton County, PA
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bedford County, PA
83.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Philadelphia County, PA
81.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Pennsylvania was Fulton County, PA with 85.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Pennsylvania colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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.

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA awarded 5,120 degrees. The student population of Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA is skewed towards women, with 9,252 male students and 12,321 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA are White (3,164 and 68.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (555 and 12%), Black or African American (315 and 6.84%), and Asian (234 and 5.08%).

The largest universities in Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Lehigh University (2,187 and 42.7%), Northampton County Area Community College (1,339 and 26.2%), and Lafayette College (779 and 15.2%).

The most popular majors in Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA are General Finance (224 and 4.38%), Mechanical Engineering (208 and 4.06%), and Registered Nursing (185 and 3.61%).

The median tuition cost in Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $54,512.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
143 degree-majorss awarded
General Finance
221 degree-majorss awarded
Mechanical Engineering
158 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was General Psychology with 143 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lehigh University
2,187 degrees awarded
Northampton County Area Community College
1,339 degrees awarded
Lafayette College
779 degrees awarded

$54,512

Median Private

In 2020, the Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lehigh University with 2,187 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

2,259

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,861

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 2,259 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA, which is 0.79 times less than the 2,861 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,164 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
555 degrees awarded
Black or African American
315 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Northampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was White students. These 3,164 degrees mean that there were 5.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 555 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA was $199,400 in 2019, which is 0.829 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $195,200 to $199,400, a 2.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA is 62.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$199,400

2019 Median

± $3,690

$195,200

2018 Median

± $3,041

In 2019, the median property value in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA grew to to $199,400 from the previous year's value of $195,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,094

Median Household Income

± $1,746

65.1k

Number of Households

± 1,611

In 2019, the median household income of the 65.1k households in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA grew to $64,094 from the previous year's value of $62,434.

The following chart displays the households in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

62.1%

2019 Homeownership

61.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 62.1% of the housing units in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 4.19% of the workforce in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (7.44%)
Worked At Home (4.37%)

In 2019, 79.5% of workers in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.44%) and those who worked at home (4.37%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.3% of the population of Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.745% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1237 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 454 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1189 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1135 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 415 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Huntingdon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.6%). Additionally, Armstrong County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1,237 patients).

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1,189 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania and New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,258

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Pennsylvania

$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Jersey

$4,634

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,407

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,243

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Pennsylvania (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.29%, from $8,877 to $9,258.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in New Jersey (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.91%, from $8,444 to $8,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.7%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

16.5%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

0.745%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA declined by 15.6% from 6.76% to 5.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.