Mercer County PUMA, PA

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2023 Population

109,852

0.676% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

45.2

0.444% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.8%

5.61% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$60,614

5.69% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$153,600

5.13% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

45,290

0.375% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Mercer County PUMA, PA had a population of 110k people with a median age of 45.2 and a median household income of $60,614. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Mercer County PUMA, PA declined from 110,600 to 109,852, a −0.676% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,353 to $60,614, a 5.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mercer County PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.48%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.33%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.655%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.613%).

3.84% of the households in Mercer County 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.

99.6% of the residents in Mercer County PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mercer County PUMA, PA are Grove City College (610 degrees awarded in 2022), Thiel College (200 degrees), and Laurel Technical Institute (215992) (95 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Mercer County PUMA, PA was $153,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Mercer County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Mercer County PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Mercer County PUMA, PA borders Trumbull (Outside Warren City) & Mahoning (Outside Youngstown City) Counties PUMA, OH, Mahoning County (Northeast)--Youngstown City, Boardman & Austintown PUMA, OH, Crawford & Warren Counties PUMA, PA, Venango, Jefferson, Clarion & Forest Counties PUMA, PA, Lawrence & Beaver (North) Counties--New Castle City PUMA, PA, and Butler County PUMA, PA.

United States Ohio Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Mercer County PUMA, PA is home to a population of 110k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.66% of Mercer County PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.83k people).

In 2023, there were 16.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.3k people) in Mercer County PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.02k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.65k 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 Mercer County PUMA, PA are Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,409 households), Spanish (776 households), and German (718 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,782

Women

50.4%

54,805

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 110,587 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.6%

2023 Citizenship

99.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.6% of Mercer County PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Mercer County PUMA, PA was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mercer County PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.3k ± 402
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.02k ± 281
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.65k ± 488

1.59%

Hispanic Population

1.75k people

1.59% of the people in Mercer County PUMA, PA are hispanic (1.75k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Yugoslavia
205 ± 351 people
Italy
191 ± 339 people
China
188 ± 336 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mercer County PUMA, PA was Yugoslavia, the natal country of 205 Mercer County PUMA, PA residents, followed by Italy with 191 and China with 188.

Foreign-Born Population

1.66%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.83k people

1.63%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.81k people

As of 2023, 1.66% of Mercer County PUMA, PA residents (1.83k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mercer County PUMA, PA was 1.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
1,409 households (1.35%)
Spanish
776 households (0.742%)
German
718 households (0.687%)

3.84% of the households in Mercer County PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Mercer County PUMA, PA was Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages. 1.35% of the households in Mercer County PUMA, PA reported speaking Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,587 ± 263
Gulf War (2001-)
1,527 ± 277
Gulf War (1990s)
1,184 ± 259

Mercer County PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mercer County PUMA, PA employs 45.3k people. The largest industries in Mercer County PUMA, PA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,627 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,621 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,305 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($199,926), Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production & processing ($142,665), and Legal services ($137,244).

Males in Mercer County PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,434. The income inequality in Mercer County PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,248

Women

49.5%

22,679

Men

50.5%

The workforce of Mercer County PUMA, PA in 2020 was 44,927 people, with 49.5% woman, and 50.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Mercer County PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

45.3k

2022 Value

0.375%

1 Year growth

± 0.375%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mercer County PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.375%, from 45.1k employees to 45.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mercer County PUMA, PA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,516 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,406 people), and Registered nurses (1,395 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mercer County PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

45.3k

2022 Value

0.375%

1 Year growth

± 0.375%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mercer County PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.375%, from 45.1k employees to 45.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mercer County PUMA, PA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,627 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,621 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,305 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mercer County PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Mercer County PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,977

Median earning men ± $1,789

$34,011

Median earning women ± $1,481

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($80,073), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,909), and Information ($59,554).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($49,943), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,574), and Construction ($41,719).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% 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 15.4%.

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

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mercer County PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

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.

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 Mercer County PUMA, PA awarded 1,002 degrees. The student population of Mercer County PUMA, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,768 male students and 1,882 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mercer County PUMA, PA are White (865 and 87%), followed by Black or African American (47 and 4.73%), Asian (26 and 2.62%), and Two or More Races (22 and 2.21%).

The largest universities in Mercer County PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Grove City College (610 and 60.9%), Thiel College (200 and 20%), and Laurel Technical Institute (215992) (95 and 9.48%).

The most popular majors in Mercer County PUMA, PA are General Business Administration & Management (58 and 5.79%), Mechanical Engineering (57 and 5.69%), and Registered Nursing (43 and 4.29%).

The median tuition costs in Mercer County PUMA, PA are $26,805 for private four year colleges, and $13,568 and $22,650 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Mercer County PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,650 (48.4% men and 51.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,650 students enrolled in Mercer County PUMA, PA, 48.4% men and 51.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,058 records, of which 52% were women and 48% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
58 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
57 degrees awarded
General Psychology
36 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mercer County PUMA, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 58 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Grove City College
610 degrees awarded
Thiel College
200 degrees awarded
Laurel Technical Institute (215992)
95 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grove City College with 610 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 456 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mercer County PUMA, PA, which is 0.835 times less than the 546 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 865 degrees mean that there were 18.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 47 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,805) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($3,198) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,840) 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

Measure

In 2022, 0.465% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.599% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Mercer County PUMA, PA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (37.9k), Some college (16k), and Bachelors Degree (12.6k).

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 Mercer County PUMA, PA was $153,600 in 2023, which is 0.506 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $146,100 to $153,600, a 5.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Mercer County PUMA, PA is 72.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Mercer County PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mercer County PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mercer County PUMA, PA is $60,614. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Mercer County PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $144,137, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $141,042 and $135,290.

Housing

Property

$153,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,869

$33,450

Median Property Taxes

±$1,055

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

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

Rent vs Own

72.5%

Homeownership

2023

60.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.5% of the housing units in Mercer County PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mercer County PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $144,137, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $141,042 and $135,290.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Mercer County PUMA, 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.

$60,614

Median Household Income

± $2,091

46.1k

Number of Households

± 1,346

In 2023, the median household income of the 46.1k households in Mercer County PUMA, PA grew to $60,614 from the previous year's value of $57,353.

The following chart displays the households in Mercer County PUMA, 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

0.427

2022 Wage GINI in Mercer County PUMA, PA

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in Mercer County PUMA, PA

In 2022, the income inequality in Mercer County PUMA, PA was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.22% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mercer County PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mercer County PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mercer County PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Worked At Home (7.75%)
Carpooled (6.9%)

In 2023, 80.8% of workers in Mercer County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.75%) and those who carpooled to work (6.9%).

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

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mercer County PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.14% of the workforce in Mercer County PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mercer County PUMA, PA (13.1k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mercer County PUMA, PA is White, followed by Black 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

94% of the population of Mercer County PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 17.5% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.58% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1216 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,216 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,216 patients per year. This represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1,222 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.98%

Uninsured

43.3%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

17.5%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.58%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mercer County PUMA, PA grew by 6.56% from 5.62% to 5.98%.

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

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