Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA

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2021 Population
114,562
0.163% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
41.5
0.484% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
6.41%
0.728% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$75,281
4.42% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$227,100
4.61% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
57,110
0.849% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA had a population of 115k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $75,281. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA declined from 114,749 to 114,562, a −0.163% decrease and its median household income grew from $72,093 to $75,281, a 4.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.7%), White (Hispanic) (2.03%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.84%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.31%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.29%).

4.47% of the households in Elizabethtown Borough 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.

98.8% of the residents in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lancaster County (Northwest)--Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA are Elizabethtown College (559 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA was $227,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA is home to a population of 115k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.57% of Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (2.95k people).

In 2021, there were 44.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.33k White (Hispanic) and 2.11k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,925 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (989 households), and Vietnamese (419 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
57,449
Women
50.1%
57,257
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 114,706 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

98.8%
2021 Citizenship
98.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    104k ± 1.24k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    2.33k ± 651
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.11k ± 455
4.55%
Hispanic Population
5.21k people

In 2021, there were 44.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.33k White (Hispanic) and 2.11k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.55% of the people in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA are hispanic (5.21k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    296 ± 422 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    265 ± 399 people
  3. United Kingdom, not specified
    258 ± 394 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 296 Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 265 and United Kingdom, not specified with 258.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.57%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.95k people
2.51%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.88k people

As of 2021, 2.57% of Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA residents (2.95k 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 Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA was 2.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    1,925 households (1.78%)
  2. Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
    989 households (0.917%)
  3. Vietnamese
    419 households (0.389%)

4.47% of the households in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.78% of the households in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,956 ± 303
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    927 ± 236
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    623 ± 297

Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.11 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA employs 57.1k people. The largest industries in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA are Construction (4,465 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,897 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,443 people), and the highest paying industries are Machine shops; turned product; screw, nut & bolt manufacturing ($181,350), Wired telecommunications carriers ($152,061), and Plastics product manufacturing ($123,714).

Males in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,641. The income inequality in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,311
Women
48.2%
29,318
Men
51.8%

The workforce of Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA in 2020 was 56,629 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

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Occupations

57.1k
2021 Value
0.849%
1 Year growth
± 0.849%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.849%, from 56.6k employees to 57.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,943 people), Registered nurses (1,764 people), and Other managers (1,529 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

57.1k
2021 Value
0.849%
1 Year growth
± 0.849%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.849%, from 56.6k employees to 57.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA, are Construction (4,465 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,897 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,443 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Elizabethtown Borough 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

$54,693
Median earning men ± $1,742
$34,958
Median earning women ± $1,455

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($80,972), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,810), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,000), Information ($53,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,413).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA awarded 559 degrees. The student population of Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 748 male students and 1,185 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA are White (501 and 90.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18 and 3.25%), Black or African American (14 and 2.53%), and Asian (13 and 2.35%).

The largest universities in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Elizabethtown College (559 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lancaster County (Northwest)--Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA are General Business Administration & Management (82 and 14.7%), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (64 and 11.4%), and Occupational Therapy (47 and 8.41%).

The median tuition cost in Lancaster County (Northwest)--Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $34,000.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,933 (38.7% men and 61.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,933 students enrolled in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,622 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 38 degree-majors awarded
  2. 64 degree-majors awarded
  3. 58 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lancaster County (Northwest)--Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA was General Engineering with 38 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
559 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Elizabethtown College with 559 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 175 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA, which is 0.456 times less than the 384 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 501 degrees mean that there were 27.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 18 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 ($34,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.812% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.446% 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 Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (33k), Bachelors Degree (17.8k), and Some college (15.3k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA was $227,100 in 2021, which is 0.927 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $217,100 to $227,100, a 4.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA is $75,281. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Property

$227,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,771
$32,977
Median Property Taxes
±$1,254

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Rent vs Own

72.8%
Homeownership
2021
64.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 72.8% of the housing units in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$75,281
Median Household Income
± $3,063
45.3k
Number of Households
± 1,681

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.3k households in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA grew to $75,281 from the previous year's value of $72,093.

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Wage Distribution

0.427
2021 Wage GINI in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA
0.422
2020 Wage GINI in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.08% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (79.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.11%)
  3. Carpooled (7.98%)

In 2021, 79.6% of workers in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.11%) and those who carpooled to work (7.98%).

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Commute Time

23.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.7% of the workforce in Elizabethtown Borough 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 Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

6.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA (7.14k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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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93.2% of the population of Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 57.1% on employee plans, 9.63% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.872% 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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.82%
Uninsured
57.1%
Employer Coverage
9.63%
Medicaid
15.1%
Medicare
10.5%
Non-Group
0.872%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA declined by 6.59% from 7.3% to 6.82%.

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