Mount Oliver, PA

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2023 Population

3,347

0.298% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.2

1.92% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

19.2%

23.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$50,379

41.4% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$84,700

19.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,506

7.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Mount Oliver, PA had a population of 3.35k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $50,379. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Mount Oliver, PA declined from 3,357 to 3,347, a −0.298% decrease and its median household income grew from $35,640 to $50,379, a 41.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mount Oliver, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (48%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (35.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.93%), Other (Hispanic) (3.88%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (3.53%).

None of the households in Mount Oliver, 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.

99.3% of the residents in Mount Oliver, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Mount Oliver, PA was $84,700, and the homeownership rate was 42.9%.

Most people in Mount Oliver, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30 minutes. The average car ownership in Mount Oliver, PA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Mount Oliver, PA is home to a population of 3.35k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.06% of Mount Oliver, PA residents were born outside of the country (69 people).

In 2023, there were 1.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.61k people) in Mount Oliver, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 232 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of Mount Oliver, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Mount Oliver, PA was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mount Oliver, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.61k ± 389
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.19k ± 380
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
232 ± 145

5.35%

Hispanic Population

179 people

5.35% of the people in Mount Oliver, PA are hispanic (179 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

2.06%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

69 people

2.06%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

69 people

As of 2023, 2.06% of Mount Oliver, PA residents (69 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 Mount Oliver, PA was 2.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
43 ± 43
Gulf War (1990s)
38 ± 62
Gulf War (2001-)
25 ± 43

Mount Oliver, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mount Oliver, PA employs 1.51k people. The largest industries in Mount Oliver, PA are Retail Trade (260 people), Accommodation & Food Services (259 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (208 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($47,204), Educational Services ($43,650), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,439).

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

1.51k

2023 Value

± 317

7.26%

1 Year growth

± 28.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mount Oliver, PA grew at a rate of 7.26%, from 1.4k employees to 1.51k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mount Oliver, PA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (286 people), Sales & Related Occupations (170 people), and Management Occupations (158 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mount Oliver, 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

1.51k

2023 Value

± 317

7.26%

1 Year growth

± 28.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mount Oliver, PA grew at a rate of 7.26%, from 1.4k employees to 1.51k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mount Oliver, PA, are Retail Trade (260 people), Accommodation & Food Services (259 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (208 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mount Oliver, PA, though some of these residents may live in Mount Oliver, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,258

Median earning men ± $3,075

$25,877

Median earning women ± $4,168

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,750), Manufacturing ($47,270), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($38,605).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,114), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($28,897), and Retail Trade ($27,955).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

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 Mount Oliver, 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

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 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 Mount Oliver, PA was $84,700 in 2023, which is 0.279 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $71,100 to $84,700, a 19.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Mount Oliver, PA is 42.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Mount Oliver, PA have an average commute time of 30 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mount Oliver, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$84,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$18,984

$559

Median Property Taxes

±$170

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

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

Rent vs Own

42.9%

Homeownership

2023

58.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 42.9% of the housing units in Mount Oliver, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 4810

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Mount Oliver, 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.

$50,379

Median Household Income

± $12,354

1.3k

Number of Households

± 273

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.3k households in Mount Oliver, PA grew to $50,379 from the previous year's value of $35,640.

The following chart displays the households in Mount Oliver, 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 range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mount Oliver, 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 2023

Drove Alone (43.8%)
Public Transit (26.7%)
Carpooled (19.6%)

In 2023, 43.8% of workers in Mount Oliver, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (26.7%) and those who carpooled to work (19.6%).

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

30 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mount Oliver, PA have a longer commute time (30 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.13% of the workforce in Mount Oliver, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mount Oliver, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mount Oliver, PA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mount Oliver, PA (626 out of 3.25k 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

88% of the population of Mount Oliver, PA has health coverage, with 30.3% on employee plans, 42.5% on Medicaid, 7.68% on Medicare, 6.36% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Allegheny County, PA see 875 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.35% decrease from the previous year (887 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1030 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 245 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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875 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allegheny County, PA

Primary care physicians in Allegheny County, PA see an average of 875 patients per year. This represents a 1.35% decrease from the previous year (887 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.4% under 18 years, 15.7% between 18 and 34 years, 41.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

12%

Uninsured

30.3%

Employer Coverage

42.5%

Medicaid

7.68%

Medicare

6.36%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mount Oliver, PA grew by 34.4% from 8.94% to 12%.

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

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