Kirkwood, PA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    307
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    34.9
    43% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    27.4%
    40.2% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $75,875
    34.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $368,800
    23.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    96
    28.9% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Kirkwood, 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.

    100% of the residents in Kirkwood, PA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Kirkwood, PA was $368,800, and the homeownership rate was 92.9%.

    Most people in Kirkwood, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Kirkwood, PA was 0 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Kirkwood, PA is home to a population of 307 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Kirkwood, PA residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were NaNy times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (307 people) in Kirkwood, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Kirkwood, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kirkwood, PA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kirkwood, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      307 ± 181
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      0 ± 12
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      0 ± 12

    In 2024, there were NaNy times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (307 people) in Kirkwood, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kirkwood, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Vietnam
    Most Common Service Period
    4 ± 18

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Kirkwood, PA.

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    Health

    70.4% of the population of Kirkwood, PA has health coverage, with 28.3% on employee plans, 6.84% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58.6% were men and 41.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 40.1% under 18 years, 10.1% between 18 and 34 years, 30% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58.6% were men and 41.4% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    29.6%
    Uninsured
    28.3%
    Employer Coverage
    6.84%
    Medicaid
    18.6%
    Medicare
    15.3%
    Non-Group
    1.3%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kirkwood, PA declined by 12.3% from 33.8% to 29.6%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Kirkwood, PA employs 96 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kirkwood, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (19 people), Retail Trade (18 people), and Educational Services (12 people), and the highest paying industries were Retail Trade ($59,000), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,542), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,327).

    Employment

    Occupations

    96
    2024 Value
    ± 84
    −28.9%
    1 Year decline
    ± 149%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kirkwood, PA declined at a rate of −28.9%, from 135 employees to 96 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kirkwood, PA, are Healthcare Support Occupations (13 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (12 people), and Management Occupations (12 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kirkwood, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    96
    2024 Value
    ± 84
    −28.9%
    1 Year decline
    ± 149%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kirkwood, PA declined at a rate of −28.9%, from 135 employees to 96 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kirkwood, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19 people), Retail Trade (18 people), and Educational Services (12 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kirkwood, PA, though some of these residents may live in Kirkwood, 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

    $97,857
    Median earning men ± $125,619
    $24,659
    Median earning women ± $22,492

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are .

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,542).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

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

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

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Kirkwood, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Kirkwood, PA was $368,800 in 2024, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $298,200 to $368,800, a 23.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Kirkwood, PA is 92.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Kirkwood, PA have an average commute time of 14.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kirkwood, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $368,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$334,557
    $79
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$51

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    92.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    75.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 92.9% of the housing units in Kirkwood, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.8%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $75,875
    Median Household Income
    ± $43,312
    85
    Number of Households
    ± 58

    In 2024, the median household income of the 85 households in Kirkwood, PA grew to $75,875 from the previous year's value of $56,477.

    The following chart displays the households in Kirkwood, 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 $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Kirkwood, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (42.7%)
    2. Carpooled (34.4%)
    3. Worked At Home (17.7%)

    In 2024, 42.7% of workers in Kirkwood, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (34.4%) and those who worked at home (17.7%).

    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

    14.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Kirkwood, PA have a shorter commute time (14.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Kirkwood, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    27.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kirkwood, PA (84 out of 307 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 12 - 14, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kirkwood, PA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    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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