Schuylkill County PUMA, PA

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2021 Population
143,308
0.967% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
44.1
0.451% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
12.7%
3.49% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$57,785
7.6% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$112,800
6.31% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
61,027
0.333% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Schuylkill County PUMA, PA had a population of 143k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $57,785. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA grew from 141,935 to 143,308, a 0.967% increase and its median household income grew from $53,703 to $57,785, a 7.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.7%), White (Hispanic) (2.63%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.78%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.24%).

5.68% of the households in Schuylkill County PUMA, 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.

99.1% of the residents in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are Schuylkill Technology Center (54 degrees awarded in 2021), Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing (27 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-Pottsville (25 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was $112,800, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%.

Most people in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Schuylkill County PUMA, PA is home to a population of 143k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.14% of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (3.07k people).

In 2021, there were 33.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.87k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.77k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are Spanish (4,612 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (788 households), and German (548 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
69,189
Women
48.4%
73,854
Men
51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 143,043 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

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Citizenship

99.1%
2021 Citizenship
99.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    128k ± 143
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.87k ± 274
  3. White (Hispanic)
    3.77k ± 521
5.41%
Hispanic Population
7.76k people

In 2021, there were 33.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.87k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.77k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.41% of the people in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are hispanic (7.76k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    548 ± 574 people
  2. Mexico
    430 ± 508 people
  3. Germany
    256 ± 392 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 548 Schuylkill County PUMA, PA residents, followed by Mexico with 430 and Germany with 256.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.14%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.07k people
1.99%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.82k people

As of 2021, 2.14% of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA residents (3.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was 1.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    4,612 households (3.38%)
  2. Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
    788 households (0.578%)
  3. German
    548 households (0.402%)

5.68% of the households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was Spanish. 3.38% of the households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,204 ± 285
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,408 ± 219
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,214 ± 298

Schuylkill County PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA employs 61k people. The largest industries in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are Construction (3,952 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,784 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,367 people), and the highest paying industries are Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($118,006), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($117,426), and Computer Systems Design ($111,507).

Males in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,352. The income inequality in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.393, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,239
Women
47.8%
31,992
Men
52.2%

The workforce of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA in 2020 was 61,231 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

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Occupations

61k
2021 Value
−0.333%
1 Year decline
± −0.333%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.333%, from 61.2k employees to 61k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,658 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,177 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,504 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

61k
2021 Value
−0.333%
1 Year decline
± −0.333%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.333%, from 61.2k employees to 61k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, are Construction (3,952 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,784 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,367 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Schuylkill County PUMA, 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

$47,684
Median earning men ± $1,398
$32,359
Median earning women ± $946

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,957), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,708), and Manufacturing ($54,239).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,593), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,751), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,989).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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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
  1. $110B
  2. $76.1B
  3. $43.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B
2020 Value in Pennsylvania
$1.46T
Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

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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
  1. $73.7B
  2. $72.6B
  3. $36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA awarded 106 degrees. The student population of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 30 male students and 153 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are White (95 and 89.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8 and 7.55%), Black or African American (2 and 1.89%), and Two or More Races (1 and 0.943%).

The largest universities in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Schuylkill Technology Center (54 and 50.9%), Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing (27 and 25.5%), and Empire Beauty School-Pottsville (25 and 23.6%).

The most popular majors in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (30 and 28.3%), Registered Nursing (27 and 25.5%), and General Cosmetology (22 and 20.8%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2018 in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 183 (16.4% men and 83.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 183 students enrolled in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, 16.4% men and 83.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 167 records, of which 83.8% were women and 16.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 30 degrees awarded
  2. 22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 54 degrees awarded
  2. 27 degrees awarded
  3. 25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Schuylkill Technology Center with 54 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 28 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA, which is 0.359 times less than the 78 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 95 degrees mean that there were 11.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 8 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($10,625) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,085) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.795% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.649% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (52.6k), Some college (18.1k), and Secondary Education (17.9k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was $112,800 in 2021, which is 0.461 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $106,100 to $112,800, a 6.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA is 75.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA is $57,785. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Property

$112,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,600
$43,083
Median Property Taxes
±$1,282

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Rent vs Own

75.9%
Homeownership
2021
60.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 75.9% of the housing units in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$57,785
Median Household Income
± $1,587
56.8k
Number of Households
± 1,473

In 2021, the median household income of the 56.8k households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA grew to $57,785 from the previous year's value of $53,703.

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Wage Distribution

0.393
2021 Wage GINI in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA
0.392
2020 Wage GINI in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was 0.393 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.487% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Schuylkill County PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.2%)
  2. Carpooled (9.67%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.36%)

In 2021, 81.2% of workers in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.67%) and those who worked at home (4.36%).

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Commute Time

26.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.08% of the workforce in Schuylkill County PUMA, 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 Schuylkill County PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA (17.2k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic 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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94.4% of the population of Schuylkill County PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,222 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.61%
Uninsured
47.5%
Employer Coverage
17.1%
Medicaid
15.7%
Medicare
13.1%
Non-Group
1.08%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Schuylkill County PUMA, PA grew by 7.92% from 5.19% to 5.61%.

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