Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
83,211
0.427% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
41.8
0.24% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
13.5%
2.27% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$57,015
6.48% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$167,600
4.23% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
38,804
1.62% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA had a population of 83.2k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $57,015. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA declined from 83,568 to 83,211, a −0.427% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,546 to $57,015, a 6.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92%), White (Hispanic) (1.72%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.67%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.34%).

None of the households in Bloomsburg-Berwick, 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% of the residents in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA are Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (2,149 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA was $167,600, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

Most people in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA is home to a population of 83.2k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.94% of Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA residents were born outside of the country (2.44k people).

In 2021, there were 53.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.5k people) in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.43k White (Hispanic) and 1.39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99%
2021 Citizenship
99%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    76.5k ± 244
  2. White (Hispanic)
    1.43k ± 275
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.39k ± 167
3.07%
Hispanic Population
2.55k people

In 2021, there were 53.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.5k people) in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.43k White (Hispanic) and 1.39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.07% of the people in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA are hispanic (2.55k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    98,153 ± 7,663 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    81,192 ± 6,974 people
  3. China
    66,978 ± 6,337 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 98,153 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 81,192 and China with 66,978.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.94%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.44k people
2.48%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.08k people

As of 2021, 2.94% of Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA residents (2.44k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA was 2.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,526 ± 191
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    976 ± 249
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    592 ± 187

Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA employs 38.8k people. The largest industries in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,838 people), Manufacturing (5,271 people), and Retail Trade (4,011 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,813), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($71,953), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,741).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,734. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

38.8k
2021 Value
± 1,270
−1.62%
1 Year decline
± 4.65%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA declined at a rate of −1.62%, from 39.4k employees to 38.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,333 people), Management Occupations (3,166 people), and Production Occupations (2,897 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

38.8k
2021 Value
± 1,270
−1.62%
1 Year decline
± 4.65%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA declined at a rate of −1.62%, from 39.4k employees to 38.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,838 people), Manufacturing (5,271 people), and Retail Trade (4,011 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA, though some of these residents may live in Bloomsburg-Berwick, 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

$46,206
Median earning men ± $1,343
$31,346
Median earning women ± $883

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,278), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,288), and Wholesale Trade ($57,764).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($41,505), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,380), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,592).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 995
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 543
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 396
    Manufacturing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $2.02M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $813k
    Manufacturing
  3. $391k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $110B
  2. $76.1B
  3. $43.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B
2020 Value in Pennsylvania
$1.46T
Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

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

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $73.7B
  2. $72.6B
  3. $36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

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

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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.

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

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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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In 2021, universities in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA awarded 2,149 degrees. The student population of Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,932 male students and 4,807 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA are White (1,742 and 81.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (153 and 7.12%), Black or African American (127 and 5.91%), and Two or More Races (53 and 2.47%).

The largest universities in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA by number of degrees awarded are Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (2,149 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA are General Business Administration & Management (319 and 14.8%), Registered Nursing (131 and 6.1%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (93 and 4.33%).

The median tuition cost in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA for a public four year colleges is $7,716 for in-state students and $19,290 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,739 (37.9% men and 62.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,739 students enrolled in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA, 37.9% men and 62.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,078 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 93 degree-majors awarded
  2. 276 degree-majors awarded
  3. 101 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 93 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,149 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania with 2,149 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 849 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA, which is 0.653 times less than the 1,300 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,742 degrees mean that there were 11.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 153 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,716) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,266) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA was $167,600 in 2021, which is 0.684 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,800 to $167,600, a 4.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA is 69.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA is $57,015. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $109,969, followed by Montgomery County, PA and Bucks County, PA, with respective values of $99,361 and $99,302.

Property

$167,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$2,838
$23,162
Median Property Taxes
±$810

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 Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

69.8%
Homeownership
2021
61.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 69.8% of the housing units in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $109,969, followed by Montgomery County, PA and Bucks County, PA, with respective values of $99,361 and $99,302.

The following map shows all of the counties in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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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.
$57,015
Median Household Income
± $1,960
33.2k
Number of Households
± 1,128

In 2021, the median household income of the 33.2k households in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA grew to $57,015 from the previous year's value of $53,546.

The following chart displays the households in Bloomsburg-Berwick, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81%)
  2. Worked At Home (7.7%)
  3. Carpooled (6.94%)

In 2021, 81% of workers in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.94%).

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.

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Commute Time

20.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Bloomsburg-Berwick, 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 Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA (10.6k out of 78.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA is White, followed by Hispanic 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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95.5% of the population of Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.838% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,222 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.49%
Uninsured
54.8%
Employer Coverage
13.3%
Medicaid
15.6%
Medicare
11%
Non-Group
0.838%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA declined by 13.2% from 5.17% to 4.49%.

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