Pen Argyl, PA

Census Place

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2022 Population
3,511
0.199% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
34
3.68% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
13.4%
11.2% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$80,069
3.14% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$169,000
11.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Pen Argyl, PA had a population of 3.51k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $80,069. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Pen Argyl, PA declined from 3,518 to 3,511, a −0.199% decrease and its median household income grew from $77,634 to $80,069, a 3.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pen Argyl, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), White (Hispanic) (6.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.96%), Other (Hispanic) (2.02%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.68%).

None of the households in Pen Argyl, 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.

100% of the residents in Pen Argyl, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2022, the median property value in Pen Argyl, PA was $169,000, and the homeownership rate was 69.4%.

Most people in Pen Argyl, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Pen Argyl, PA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Pen Argyl, PA is home to a population of 3.51k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.56% of Pen Argyl, PA residents were born outside of the country (90 people).

In 2022, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.04k people) in Pen Argyl, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 214 White (Hispanic) and 104 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2022 Citizenship
99.4%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 100% of Pen Argyl, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Pen Argyl, PA was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pen Argyl, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    3.04k ± 227
  2. White (Hispanic)
    214 ± 163
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    104 ± 149
8.72%
Hispanic Population
306 people

In 2022, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.04k people) in Pen Argyl, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 214 White (Hispanic) and 104 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.72% of the people in Pen Argyl, PA are hispanic (306 people).

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Foreign-Born Population

2.56%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
90 people
2.9%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
102 people

As of 2022, 2.56% of Pen Argyl, PA residents (90 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pen Argyl, PA was 2.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    52 ± 66
  2. Vietnam
    41 ± 34
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    13 ± 26

Pen Argyl, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Pen Argyl, PA employs 1.93k people. The largest industries in Pen Argyl, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (434 people), Accommodation & Food Services (279 people), and Manufacturing (218 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($80,427), Educational Services ($70,750), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($61,287).

Occupations

1.93k
2022 Value
± 332
−3.2%
1 Year decline
± 24.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pen Argyl, PA declined at a rate of −3.2%, from 2k employees to 1.93k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pen Argyl, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (246 people), Production Occupations (207 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (198 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pen Argyl, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.93k
2022 Value
± 332
−3.2%
1 Year decline
± 24.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pen Argyl, PA declined at a rate of −3.2%, from 2k employees to 1.93k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pen Argyl, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (434 people), Accommodation & Food Services (279 people), and Manufacturing (218 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pen Argyl, PA, though some of these residents may live in Pen Argyl, 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

$55,296
Median earning men ± $8,116
$35,259
Median earning women ± $5,018

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($80,427), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,614), and Public Administration ($70,455).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,716), Public Administration ($36,119), and Retail Trade ($33,906).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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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.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Pen Argyl, PA was $169,000 in 2022, which is 0.6 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $151,300 to $169,000, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Pen Argyl, PA is 69.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Pen Argyl, PA have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pen Argyl, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$169,000
Median Property Value 2022
±$19,033
$917
Median Property Taxes
±$172

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

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Rent vs Own

69.4%
Homeownership
2022
64.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 69.4% of the housing units in Pen Argyl, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.2%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 156
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$80,069
Median Household Income
± $13,380
1.32k
Number of Households
± 228

In 2022, the median household income of the 1.32k households in Pen Argyl, PA grew to $80,069 from the previous year's value of $77,634.

The following chart displays the households in Pen Argyl, 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 $100k - $125k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pen Argyl, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (89%)
  2. Carpooled (6.92%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.98%)

In 2022, 89% of workers in Pen Argyl, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.92%) and those who worked at home (2.98%).

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Commute Time

24.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pen Argyl, PA have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.92% of the workforce in Pen Argyl, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pen Argyl, PA (469 out of 3.49k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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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Health

93.6% of the population of Pen Argyl, PA has health coverage, with 57% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 6.76% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Northampton County, PA see 1200 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.587% increase from the previous year (1193 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1714 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,200 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Northampton County, PA

Primary care physicians in Northampton County, PA see an average of 1,200 patients per year. This represents a 0.587% increase from the previous year (1,193 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 30.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.41%
Uninsured
57%
Employer Coverage
19.1%
Medicaid
10.7%
Medicare
6.76%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pen Argyl, PA grew by 24.2% from 5.16% to 6.41%.

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