McKean County, PA

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2022 Population

40,459

0.475% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

43.8

0.69% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

14.1%

4.47% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$57,861

10.5% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$96,600

14.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

17,575

0.497% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, McKean County, PA had a population of 40.5k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $57,861. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of McKean County, PA declined from 40,652 to 40,459, a −0.475% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,350 to $57,861, a 10.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McKean County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.48%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.89%), White (Hispanic) (1.26%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.442%).

None of the households in McKean County, 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.

98.9% of the residents in McKean County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McKean County, PA are University of Pittsburgh-Bradford (223 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in McKean County, PA was $96,600, and the homeownership rate was 77.4%.

Most people in McKean County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in McKean County, PA was 2 cars per household.

McKean County, PA borders Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY, Cameron County, PA, Elk County, PA, Potter County, PA, and Warren County, PA.

About the photo: Remnants of the Kinzua Viaduct, a railroad bridge spanning the gorge of Kinzua Creek, McKean County.

Photo by Nicholas A. Tonelli

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Population & Diversity

McKean County, PA is home to a population of 40.5k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.81% of McKean County, PA residents were born outside of the country (731 people).

In 2022, there were 37.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.5k people) in McKean County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 765 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2022 Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.9% of McKean County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in McKean County, PA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McKean County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.5k ± 158
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1k ± 169
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
765 ± 65

2.16%

Hispanic Population

872 people

2.16% of the people in McKean County, PA are hispanic (872 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

1.81%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

731 people

1.48%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

603 people

As of 2022, 1.81% of McKean County, PA residents (731 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McKean County, PA was 1.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
951 ± 133
Gulf War (2001-)
460 ± 119
Gulf War (1990s)
370 ± 107

McKean County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of McKean County, PA employs 17.6k people. The largest industries in McKean County, PA are Manufacturing (3,575 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,295 people), and Educational Services (2,061 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($65,000), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,447), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,056).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.6k

2022 Value

± 691

0.497%

1 Year growth

± 5.66%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in McKean County, PA grew at a rate of 0.497%, from 17.5k employees to 17.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McKean County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,937 people), Production Occupations (1,890 people), and Management Occupations (1,329 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McKean County, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.6k

2022 Value

± 691

0.497%

1 Year growth

± 5.66%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in McKean County, PA grew at a rate of 0.497%, from 17.5k employees to 17.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McKean County, PA, are Manufacturing (3,575 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,295 people), and Educational Services (2,061 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McKean County, PA, though some of these residents may live in McKean County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,043

Median earning men ± $2,475

$31,949

Median earning women ± $1,760

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($66,950), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,897), and Manufacturing ($56,921).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($43,770), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,750), and Public Administration ($43,017).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

421
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
225
Other Services, Except Public Administration
221
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in McKean County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 72.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.46%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (72.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.46%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in McKean County, PA 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

In 2022, universities in McKean County, PA awarded 223 degrees. The student population of McKean County, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 490 male students and 584 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McKean County, PA are White (165 and 75%), followed by Black or African American (28 and 12.7%), Two or More Races (8 and 3.64%), and Hispanic or Latino (7 and 3.18%).

The largest universities in McKean County, PA by number of degrees awarded are University of Pittsburgh-Bradford (223 and 100%).

The most popular majors in McKean County, PA are Registered Nursing (35 and 15.7%), General Business (23 and 10.3%), and General Psychology (17 and 7.62%).

The median tuition cost in McKean County, PA for a public four year colleges is $13,660 for in-state students and $25,534 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in McKean County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 6.26%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,074 (45.6% men and 54.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,074 students enrolled in McKean County, PA, 45.6% men and 54.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 704 records, of which 56.8% were women and 43.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
23 degrees awarded
General Psychology
17 degrees awarded
Information Technology
16 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in McKean County, PA was General Business with 23 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

223 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Pittsburgh-Bradford with 223 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 92 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McKean County, PA, which is 0.702 times less than the 131 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 165 degrees mean that there were 5.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 28 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($13,660) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($960) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($759) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

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 McKean County, PA was $96,600 in 2022, which is 0.343 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $84,600 to $96,600, a 14.2% increase. The homeownership rate in McKean County, PA is 77.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in McKean County, PA have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McKean County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in McKean County, PA is $57,861. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in McKean County, PA was Census Tract 4210 with a value of $71,864, followed by Census Tract 4201 and Census Tract 4208, with respective values of $70,417 and $69,145.

In 2023, 9.68% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McKean County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.12%.

Housing

Property

$96,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,971

$12,336

Median Property Taxes

±$562

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

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

Rent vs Own

77.4%

Homeownership

2022

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 77.4% of the housing units in McKean County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in McKean County, 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 4210
Census Tract 4201
Census Tract 4208

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McKean County, PA was Census Tract 4210 with a value of $71,864, followed by Census Tract 4201 and Census Tract 4208, with respective values of $70,417 and $69,145.

The following map shows all of the tracts in McKean County, 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.

$57,861

Median Household Income

± $2,748

15.9k

Number of Households

± 652

In 2022, the median household income of the 15.9k households in McKean County, PA grew to $57,861 from the previous year's value of $52,350.

The following chart displays the households in McKean County, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for McKean County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2022

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (9.41%)
Walked (4.62%)

In 2022, 80% of workers in McKean County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.41%) and those who walked to work (4.62%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McKean County, PA have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% of the workforce in McKean County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.68% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McKean County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.12%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McKean County, PA (5.34k out of 37.8k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 19.1% of the children was living in poverty in McKean County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

95.8% of the population of McKean County, PA has health coverage, with 46.7% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in McKean County, PA see 1681 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.81% decrease from the previous year (1766 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2219 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 754 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,681 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McKean County, PA

Primary care physicians in McKean County, PA see an average of 1,681 patients per year. This represents a 4.81% decrease from the previous year (1,766 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.19%

Uninsured

46.7%

Employer Coverage

18.1%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in McKean County, PA declined by 1.58% from 4.25% to 4.19%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.6 in McKean County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in McKean County, PA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in McKean County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in McKean County, PA.