Oreland, PA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    5,953
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.3
    1% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.6%
    24% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $111,625
    1.39% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $420,700
    4.91% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,126
    0.255% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Oreland, 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.

    97% of the residents in Oreland, PA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Oreland, PA was $420,700, and the homeownership rate was 90.9%.

    Most people in Oreland, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Oreland, PA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesPennsylvaniaMontgomery County, PAPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDMontgomery County (Northeastern Lower)--Willow Grove & Horsham PUMA, PAMontgomery County (Eastern Lower) PUMA, PA

    Population & Diversity

    Oreland, PA is home to a population of 5.95k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.41% of Oreland, PA residents were born outside of the country (441 people).

    In 2024, there were 6.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.48k people) in Oreland, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 675 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 312 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97% of Oreland, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Oreland, PA was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oreland, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.48k ± 520
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      675 ± 232
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      312 ± 129
    4.32%
    Hispanic Population
    257 people

    In 2024, there were 6.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.48k people) in Oreland, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 675 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 312 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.32% of the people in Oreland, PA are hispanic (257 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Oreland, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.41%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    441 people
    5.53%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    334 people

    As of 2024, 7.41% of Oreland, PA residents (441 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oreland, PA was 5.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      97 ± 80
    2. Vietnam
      31 ± 36
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      29 ± 32

    Oreland, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.13 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Oreland, PA.

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    Health

    98.2% of the population of Oreland, PA has health coverage, with 64% on employee plans, 9.89% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.252% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

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

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

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

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

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    Uninsured People

    1.8%
    Uninsured
    64%
    Employer Coverage
    9.89%
    Medicaid
    12.2%
    Medicare
    11.9%
    Non-Group
    0.252%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oreland, PA declined by 7.27% from 1.94% to 1.8%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Oreland, PA employs 3.13k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Oreland, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (474 people), Educational Services (448 people), and Construction (330 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($130,156), Public Administration ($120,839), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,556).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.13k
    2024 Value
    ± 361
    −0.255%
    1 Year decline
    ± 16.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oreland, PA declined at a rate of −0.255%, from 3.13k employees to 3.13k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oreland, PA, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations (459 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (334 people), and Management Occupations (328 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oreland, PA.

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    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.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.13k
    2024 Value
    ± 361
    −0.255%
    1 Year decline
    ± 16.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oreland, PA declined at a rate of −0.255%, from 3.13k employees to 3.13k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oreland, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (474 people), Educational Services (448 people), and Construction (330 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oreland, PA, though some of these residents may live in Oreland, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $83,257
    Median earning men ± $11,824
    $66,003
    Median earning women ± $8,717

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($153,661), Public Administration ($120,732), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($120,063).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($135,313), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,413), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($74,531).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Oreland, PA was $420,700 in 2024, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $401,000 to $420,700, a 4.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Oreland, PA is 90.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Oreland, PA have an average commute time of 30.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oreland, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $420,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$16,582
    $2,068
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$258

    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 Oreland, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    90.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 90.9% of the housing units in Oreland, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 86.9%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $111,625
    Median Household Income
    ± $17,444
    2.28k
    Number of Households
    ± 274

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.28k households in Oreland, PA grew to $111,625 from the previous year's value of $110,100.

    The following chart displays the households in Oreland, 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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Oreland, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (19.9%)
    3. Public Transit (6.73%)

    In 2024, 68.2% of workers in Oreland, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.9%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.73%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    30.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Oreland, PA have a longer commute time (30.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.91% of the workforce in Oreland, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    4.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oreland, PA (274 out of 5.95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oreland, 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.

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