Jefferson Hills, PA

Census Place

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2021 Population

12,215

9.39% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.1

0.222% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

3.03%

4.4% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$95,652

1.03% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$255,500

3.74% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jefferson Hills, PA had a population of 12.2k people with a median age of 45.1 and a median household income of $95,652. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jefferson Hills, PA grew from 11,166 to 12,215, a 9.39% increase and its median household income declined from $96,645 to $95,652, a −1.03% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson Hills, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.81%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.81%), and White (Hispanic) (0.671%).

None of the households in Jefferson Hills, 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.

98.6% of the residents in Jefferson Hills, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Jefferson Hills, PA was $255,500, and the homeownership rate was 87.2%.

Most people in Jefferson Hills, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson Hills, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Jefferson Hills, PA is home to a population of 12.2k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.85% of Jefferson Hills, PA residents were born outside of the country (593 people).

In 2021, there were 19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.2k people) in Jefferson Hills, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 588 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 246 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Jefferson Hills, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson Hills, PA was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson Hills, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson Hills, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 386
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
588 ± 326
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
246 ± 145

1.04%

Hispanic Population

127 people

1.04% of the people in Jefferson Hills, PA are hispanic (127 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson Hills, PA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

4.85%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

593 people

2.89%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

323 people

As of 2021, 4.85% of Jefferson Hills, PA residents (593 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 Jefferson Hills, PA was 2.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson Hills, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
251 ± 105
Gulf War (2001-)
104 ± 77
Korea
76 ± 85

Jefferson Hills, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson Hills, PA employs 6.41k people. The largest industries in Jefferson Hills, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,240 people), Retail Trade (834 people), and Educational Services (799 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($175,278), Wholesale Trade ($169,405), and Information ($102,721).

Employment

Occupations

6.41k

2021 Value

± 653

7.68%

1 Year growth

± 13.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson Hills, PA grew at a rate of 7.68%, from 5.95k employees to 6.41k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson Hills, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (801 people), Management Occupations (721 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (600 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson Hills, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.41k

2021 Value

± 653

7.68%

1 Year growth

± 13.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson Hills, PA grew at a rate of 7.68%, from 5.95k employees to 6.41k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson Hills, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,240 people), Retail Trade (834 people), and Educational Services (799 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson Hills, PA, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson Hills, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$79,853

Median earning men ± $13,561

$41,753

Median earning women ± $6,193

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($169,405), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($151,012), and Information ($104,412).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,136), Manufacturing ($76,171), and Public Administration ($57,132).

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.

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

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Domestic Trade

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

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.

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.

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

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$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).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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.

Educational Attainment

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Race

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson Hills, PA was $255,500 in 2021, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $246,300 to $255,500, a 3.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson Hills, PA is 87.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jefferson Hills, PA have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson Hills, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson Hills, PA is $95,652. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Jefferson Hills, PA was Census Tract 4911.01 with a value of $133,529, followed by Census Tract 4912 and Census Tract 5645, with respective values of $83,902 and $59,675.

Property

$255,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$26,007

$4,145

Median Property Taxes

±$424

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 Jefferson Hills, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

87.2%

Homeownership

2021

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 87.2% of the housing units in Jefferson Hills, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson Hills, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4911.01
Census Tract 4912
Census Tract 5645

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson Hills, PA was Census Tract 4911.01 with a value of $133,529, followed by Census Tract 4912 and Census Tract 5645, with respective values of $83,902 and $59,675.

The following map shows all of the places in Jefferson Hills, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$95,652

Median Household Income

± $12,461

4.76k

Number of Households

± 513

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.76k households in Jefferson Hills, PA declined from $95,652 from the previous year's value of $96,645.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson Hills, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson Hills, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Worked At Home (9.71%)
Carpooled (7.13%)

In 2021, 80.3% of workers in Jefferson Hills, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.71%) and those who carpooled to work (7.13%).

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.

Commute Time

28.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson Hills, PA have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.926% of the workforce in Jefferson Hills, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson Hills, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson Hills, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson Hills, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.03% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson Hills, PA (364 out of 12k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson Hills, PA is White, followed by Asian 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.

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.

Health

97.6% of the population of Jefferson Hills, PA has health coverage, with 62.9% on employee plans, 4.9% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.324% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Allegheny County, PA see 887 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.449% decrease from the previous year (891 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 261 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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887 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allegheny County, PA

Primary care physicians in Allegheny County, PA see an average of 887 patients per year. This represents a 0.449% decrease from the previous year (891 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.39%

Uninsured

62.9%

Employer Coverage

4.9%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

0.324%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson Hills, PA grew by 48.5% from 1.61% to 2.39%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson Hills, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.