Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA

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2019 Population

110,020

0.541% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

44.4

0.226% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

12.7%

5.48% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$50,001

3.15% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$127,500

1.76% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

48,845

0.479% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA had a population of 110k people with a median age of 44.4 and a median household income of $50,001. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA declined from 110,619 to 110,020, a −0.541% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,475 to $50,001, a 3.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%), White (Hispanic) (2.19%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.902%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.873%). 4.13% of the households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.1% of the residents in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury (42 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was $127,500, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%. Most people in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA borders Bloomsburg Town & Berwick Borough PUMA, PA, Lycoming & Clinton Counties PUMA, PA, Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA, Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA, Hershey PUMA, PA, and Schuylkill County PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Diversity

Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA is home to a population of 110k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.85% of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (2.04k people).

In 2019, there were 40 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.41k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,805 speakers), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (887 speakers), and German (245 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 26
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.54k ± 152
White (Hispanic)
2.41k ± 278

3.36%

Hispanic Population

3.7k people

3.36% of the people in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are hispanic (3.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
1,805 speakers (1.73%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
887 speakers (0.851%)
German
245 speakers (0.235%)

4.13% of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.73% of the overall population of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are native Spanish speakers. 0.851% speak Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages and 0.235% speak German, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.85%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.04k people

1.68%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.86k people

As of 2019, 1.85% of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA residents (2.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was 1.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was 44.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA residents was 44.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
307 ± 430 people
China
214 ± 359 people
Mexico
134 ± 284 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 307 Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 214 and Mexico with 134.

Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

99.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.1% of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,790 ± 264
Gulf War (2001-)
1,054 ± 206
Gulf War (1990s)
900 ± 154

Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.65 times greater than any other conflict.

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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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

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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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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Economy

Median household income in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA is $50,001. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $117,912, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $107,554 and $107,058.

Males in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,924. The income inequality in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA employs 48.8k people. The largest industries in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,108 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,663 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,543 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($227,753), Not specified manufacturing industries ($157,631), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($93,195).

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,001

2019 value

± $1,200

3.15%

1 Year Growth

± 3.47%

Households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA have a median annual income of $50,001, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $48,475 in 2018, which represents a 3.15% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$58,925

Average Male Salary in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA

± $9,715

$43,924

Average Female Salary in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA

± $7,744

In 2019, full-time male employees in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA

Asian
$132,163 ± $158,821
White
$43,688 ± $5,187
Two or More Races
$33,610 ± $42,085

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 3.03 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.425

2019 Wage GINI in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA

0.427

2018 Wage GINI in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA

In 2019, the income inequality in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.286% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $117,912, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $107,554 and $107,058.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA (13.4k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
12,079 ± 661
Hispanic
1,364 ± 245
Two Or More
453 ± 195

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

48.8k

2019 Value

0.479%

1 Year growth

± 0.479%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.479%, from 48.6k employees to 48.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,150 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,747 people), and Registered nurses (1,436 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, by number of employees, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,150 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,747 people), and Registered nurses (1,436 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA has an unusually high number of residents working as Nurse anesthetists (11.9 times higher than expected), Correctional officers and jailers (5.29 times), and Medical scientists, & life scientists, all other (3.98 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, by average salary, are Physicians ($225,225), Nurse anesthetists ($163,158), and Medical scientists, & life scientists, all other ($152,997).

Industries

Employment by Industries

48.8k

2019 Value

0.479%

1 Year growth

± 0.479%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.479%, from 48.6k employees to 48.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,108 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,663 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,543 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, by number of employees, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,108 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,663 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,543 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA has an unusually high number of Prefabricated wood buildings & mobile homes (13.6 times higher than expected), Coal mining (11.5 times), and Railroad rolling stock manufacturing (8.19 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, by average salary, are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($227,753), Not specified manufacturing industries ($157,631), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($93,195).

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 2018, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $85.1B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($67.4B) and Pharmaceuticals ($60.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$703B

2018 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.28T

Projected 2045 Value in Pennsylvania

82.2% growth

In 2018, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $703B. This is expected to increase 82.2% to $1.28T by 2045.

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 York
$77.5B
New Jersey
$75.7B
Ohio
$33.1B

In 2018, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $77.5B, followed by New Jersey with $75.7B and Ohio and $33.1B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 48.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.9%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.4%). The most partisan county was Fulton County, PA with 84.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (48.6%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.4%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 48.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.9%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Pennsylvania.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Pennsylvania

48.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Pennsylvania

Fulton County, PA
84.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bedford County, PA
82.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Philadelphia County, PA
82.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Pennsylvania was Fulton County, PA with 84.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Pennsylvania colored by their party leaning.

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 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

In 2019, universities in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA awarded 42 degrees. The student population of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA is skewed towards men, with 75 male students and 9 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are White (36 and 85.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3 and 7.14%), Black or African American (2 and 4.76%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 2.38%).

The largest universities in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury (42 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are Electrician (21 and 50%), Welding Technology (18 and 42.9%), and Carpenter (3 and 7.14%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
21 degree-majorss awarded
Welding Technology
18 degree-majorss awarded
Carpenter
3 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was Electrician with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

42 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury with 42 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 41 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, which is 41 times more than the 1 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was White students. These 36 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was $127,500 in 2019, which is 0.53 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $125,300 to $127,500, a 1.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA is 70.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$127,500

2019 Median

± $3,857

$125,300

2018 Median

± $3,299

In 2019, the median property value in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA grew to to $127,500 from the previous year's value of $125,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,001

Median Household Income

± $1,200

46.5k

Number of Households

± 1,236

In 2019, the median household income of the 46.5k households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA grew to $50,001 from the previous year's value of $48,475.

The following chart displays the households in Northumberland & Montour Counties 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

70.2%

2019 Homeownership

70.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 70.2% of the housing units in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.21% of the workforce in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.1%)
Carpooled (8.92%)
Worked At Home (3.96%)

In 2019, 83.1% of workers in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.92%) and those who worked at home (3.96%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

95.5% of the population of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.939% 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 Pennsylvania see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1237 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 454 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Huntingdon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.6%). Additionally, Armstrong County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1,237 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,258

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Pennsylvania

$4,634

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,407

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,243

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Pennsylvania (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.29%, from $8,877 to $9,258.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.52%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.939%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA declined by 22.6% from 5.84% to 4.52%.

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