Slippery Rock University, PA

About

None of the households in Slippery Rock University, 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.

99.8% of the residents in Slippery Rock University, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Slippery Rock University, PA are Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (2,574 degrees awarded in 2023).

Most people in Slippery Rock University, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Slippery Rock University, PA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Slippery Rock University, PA is home to a population of 2.85k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.47% of Slippery Rock University, PA residents were born outside of the country (42 people).

In 2024, there were 24.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.63k people) in Slippery Rock University, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 109 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 38 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2024 Citizenship

99.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.8% of Slippery Rock University, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Slippery Rock University, PA was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Slippery Rock University, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.63k ± 180
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
109 ± 78
White (Hispanic)
38 ± 37

2.73%

Hispanic Population

78 people

In 2024, there were 24.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.63k people) in Slippery Rock University, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 109 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 38 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.73% of the people in Slippery Rock University, PA are hispanic (78 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,504 ± 7,715 people
Dominican Republic
93,569 ± 7,483 people
China
70,789 ± 6,514 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,504 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 93,569 and China with 70,789.

Foreign-Born Population

1.47%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

42 people

0.404%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11 people

As of 2024, 1.47% of Slippery Rock University, PA residents (42 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 Slippery Rock University, PA was 0.404%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Economy

The economy of Slippery Rock University, PA employs 1.08k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Slippery Rock University, PA were Educational Services (377 people), Retail Trade (279 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (260 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($7,917), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($6,307), and Accommodation & Food Services ($6,250).

Employment

Occupations

1.08k

2024 Value

± 248

−3.31%

1 Year decline

± 31.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Slippery Rock University, PA declined at a rate of −3.31%, from 1.12k employees to 1.08k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Slippery Rock University, PA, are Sales & Related Occupations (259 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (227 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (95 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Slippery Rock University, 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.08k

2024 Value

± 248

−3.31%

1 Year decline

± 31.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Slippery Rock University, PA declined at a rate of −3.31%, from 1.12k employees to 1.08k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Slippery Rock University, PA, are Educational Services (377 people), Retail Trade (279 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (260 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Slippery Rock University, PA, though some of these residents may live in Slippery Rock University, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$7,306

Median earning men ± $1,507

$5,369

Median earning women ± $1,601

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($8,403), Retail Trade ($8,347), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($4,018).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($7,596), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($4,823), and Retail Trade ($4,310).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Slippery Rock University, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Slippery Rock University, PA awarded 2,574 degrees. The student population of Slippery Rock University, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,406 male students and 4,944 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Slippery Rock University, PA are White (2,193 and 87.6%), Black or African American (92 and 3.68%), Hispanic or Latino (70 and 2.8%), and Two or More Races (64 and 2.56%).

The largest universities in Slippery Rock University, PA by number of degrees awarded are Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (2,574 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Slippery Rock University, PA are General Special Education & Teaching (192 and 7.46%), Occupational Safety & Health Technology (176 and 6.84%), and General Health & Wellness (133 and 5.17%).

The median tuition cost in Slippery Rock University, PA for a public four year colleges is $7,716 for in-state students and $11,574 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Slippery Rock University, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 8,350 (40.8% men and 59.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 8,350 students enrolled in Slippery Rock University, PA, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,039 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health & Wellness
126 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
106 degrees awarded
Occupational Safety & Health Technology
176 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Slippery Rock University, PA was General Health & Wellness with 126 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Slippery Rock University, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,574 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with 2,574 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,004 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Slippery Rock University, PA, which is 0.639 times less than the 1,570 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,193 degrees mean that there were 23.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 92 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,716) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,791) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,786) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

People in Slippery Rock University, PA have an average commute time of 14.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Slippery Rock University, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Equity

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Slippery Rock University, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.463

2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2023, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Drove Alone (44.7%)
Walked (37.4%)
Worked At Home (13.3%)

In 2024, 44.7% of workers in Slippery Rock University, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (37.4%) and those who worked at home (13.3%).

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

14.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Slippery Rock University, PA have a shorter commute time (14.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Slippery Rock University, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Slippery Rock University, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Slippery Rock University, PA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

100% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Slippery Rock University, PA (102 out of 102 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 45 - 54, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Slippery Rock University, PA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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

95.9% of the population of Slippery Rock University, PA has health coverage, with 63.2% on employee plans, 7.05% on Medicaid, 0.666% on Medicare, 22.4% on non-group plans, and 2.66% 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, 32.8% were men and 67.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.8% under 18 years, 67.1% between 18 and 34 years, 1.16% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 32.8% were men and 67.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.07%

Uninsured

63.2%

Employer Coverage

7.05%

Medicaid

0.666%

Medicare

22.4%

Non-Group

2.66%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Slippery Rock University, PA grew by 31.9% from 3.08% to 4.07%.

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

Slippery Rock University, PA

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