North East, PA

Census Place

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2020 Population

4,065

1.05% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.6

14.8% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.2%

14.7% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$54,888

9.75% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$134,600

5.49% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, North East, PA had a population of 4.07k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $54,888. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of North East, PA declined from 4,108 to 4,065, a −1.05% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,014 to $54,888, a 9.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North East, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.06%), White (Hispanic) (2.83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.03%).

None of the households in North East, 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 North East, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in North East, PA was $134,600, and the homeownership rate was 46.8%.

Most people in North East, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in North East, PA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

North East, PA is home to a population of 4.07k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.51% of North East, PA residents were born outside of the country (102 people).

In 2020, there were 22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.63k people) in North East, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 165 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 115 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

99.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.6% of North East, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in North East, PA was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North East, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.63k ± 223
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
165 ± 117
White (Hispanic)
115 ± 118

4.28%

Hispanic Population

174 people

4.28% of the people in North East, PA are hispanic (174 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

2.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

102 people

1.53%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

63 people

As of 2020, 2.51% of North East, PA residents (102 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North East, PA was 1.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
59 ± 42
Gulf War (2001-)
36 ± 37
Gulf War (1990s)
25 ± 23

North East, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North East, PA employs 1.87k people. The largest industries in North East, PA are Manufacturing (479 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (437 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (294 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($80,125), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,107), and Utilities ($63,929).

Employment

Occupations

1.87k

2020 Value

± 319

−10.5%

1 Year decline

± 24%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in North East, PA declined at a rate of −10.5%, from 2.09k employees to 1.87k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North East, PA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (229 people), Production Occupations (210 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (208 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North East, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

1.87k

2020 Value

± 319

−10.5%

1 Year decline

± 24%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in North East, PA declined at a rate of −10.5%, from 2.09k employees to 1.87k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North East, PA, are Manufacturing (479 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (437 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (294 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North East, PA, though some of these residents may live in North East, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,358

Median earning men ± $3,770

$31,641

Median earning women ± $10,922

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($110,313), Manufacturing ($49,635), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,423).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,445), and Manufacturing ($37,857).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 ($74.2B) and Electronics ($44.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$734B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

99.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% 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
$73.5B
New York
$71.1B
Ohio
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.5B, followed by New York with $71.1B and Ohio and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 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 2020, 0.658% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.701% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.89M), 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 North East, PA was $134,600 in 2020, which is 0.586 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $127,600 to $134,600, a 5.49% increase. The homeownership rate in North East, PA is 46.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in North East, PA have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North East, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$134,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,705

$818

Median Property Taxes

±$216

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 North East, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

Rent vs Own

46.8%

Homeownership

2020

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 46.8% of the housing units in North East, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 116

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in North East, 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.

$54,888

Median Household Income

± $13,717

1.75k

Number of Households

± 328

In 2020, the median household income of the 1.75k households in North East, PA grew to $54,888 from the previous year's value of $50,014.

The following chart displays the households in North East, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for North East, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2020, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.614% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (83.9%)
Carpooled (7.66%)
Walked (5.25%)

In 2020, 83.9% of workers in North East, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.66%) and those who walked to work (5.25%).

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

17.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North East, PA have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in North East, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North East, PA (732 out of 4.01k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North East, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

95.6% of the population of North East, PA has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 27.3% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 2.39% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Erie County, PA see 1231 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (1265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1405 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 469 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Pennsylvania. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Pennsylvania, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Erie County, PA.

1,231 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Erie County, PA

Primary care physicians in Erie County, PA see an average of 1,231 patients per year. This represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (1,265 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Pennsylvania across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.4%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

27.3%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

2.39%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in North East, PA declined by 25.6% from 5.92% to 4.4%.

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