Washington City PUMA, PA

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2020 Population

144,441

0.213% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

44.5

0.891% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

6.94%

5.91% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$72,161

3.56% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$198,700

2.63% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

69,042

0.112% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Washington City PUMA, PA had a population of 144k people with a median age of 44.5 and a median household income of $72,161. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Washington City PUMA, PA declined from 144,749 to 144,441, a −0.213% decrease and its median household income grew from $69,679 to $72,161, a 3.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington City PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.74%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.94%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.27%), and White (Hispanic) (1.13%).

2.95% of the households in Washington City 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.

98.8% of the residents in Washington City PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County (North)--Washington City PUMA, PA are Washington & Jefferson College (402 degrees awarded in 2020), Penn Commercial Business/Technical School (173 degrees), and Western Area Career & Technology Center (37 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Washington City PUMA, PA was $198,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.2%.

Most people in Washington City PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington City PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Washington City PUMA, PA borders Beaver County (South) PUMA, PA, Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, West Mifflin Borough, McKeesport City & Munhall Borough PUMA, PA, Bethel Park Municipality & Jefferson Hills Borough PUMA, PA, Washington (South) & Greene Counties PUMA, PA, and Ohio, Marshall, Hancock & Brooke Counties PUMA, WV.

Population & Diversity

Washington City PUMA, PA is home to a population of 144k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2018, 2.22% of Washington City PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (3.22k people).

In 2020, there were 33.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (133k people) in Washington City PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Washington City PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,620 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (315 households), and German (309 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,849

Women

51.1%

70,676

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 144,525 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.8% of Washington City PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Washington City PUMA, PA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washington City PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington City PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
133k ± 783
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.95k ± 497
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.8k ± 447

1.68%

Hispanic Population

2.43k people

1.68% of the people in Washington City PUMA, PA are hispanic (2.43k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington City PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
549 ± 574 people
Mexico
434 ± 511 people
China
248 ± 386 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington City PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 549 Washington City PUMA, PA residents, followed by Mexico with 434 and China with 248.

Foreign-Born Population

2.22%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.22k people

2.39%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

3.46k people

As of 2018, 2.22% of Washington City PUMA, PA residents (3.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington City PUMA, PA was 2.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,620 households (1.18%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
315 households (0.23%)
German
309 households (0.226%)

2.95% of the households in Washington City PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Washington City PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.18% of the households in Washington City PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,686 ± 359
Gulf War (2001-)
1,226 ± 203
Gulf War (1990s)
1,101 ± 212

Washington City PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington City PUMA, PA employs 69k people. The largest industries in Washington City PUMA, PA are Construction (4,952 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,182 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,835 people), and the highest paying industries are Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($197,127), Metals & minerals (except petroleum) merchant wholesalers ($186,447), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($175,634).

Males in Washington City PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.58 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,731. The income inequality in Washington City PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,137

Women

48%

35,905

Men

52%

The workforce of Washington City PUMA, PA in 2020 was 69,042 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Washington City PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

69k

2020 Value

0.112%

1 Year growth

± 0.112%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Washington City PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.112%, from 69k employees to 69k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington City PUMA, PA, are Other managers (2,144 people), Registered nurses (1,838 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,768 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington City PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69k

2020 Value

0.112%

1 Year growth

± 0.112%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Washington City PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.112%, from 69k employees to 69k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington City PUMA, PA, are Construction (4,952 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,182 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,835 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington City PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Washington City PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,155

Median earning men ± $2,227

$32,472

Median earning women ± $1,225

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($82,222), Information ($74,722), and Public Administration ($71,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($66,133), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,630), and Manufacturing ($46,745).

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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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 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($74.2B) and Electronics ($44.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$734B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

99.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% to $1.46T by 2050.

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 Jersey
$73.5B
New York
$71.1B
Ohio
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.5B, followed by New York with $71.1B and Ohio and $36.8B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

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 Elections

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 2020, universities in Washington City PUMA, PA awarded 627 degrees. The student population of Washington City PUMA, PA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 678 male students and 816 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington City PUMA, PA are White (476 and 78.4%), followed by Black or African American (41 and 6.75%), Unknown (33 and 5.44%), and Two or More Races (24 and 3.95%).

The largest universities in Washington City PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Washington & Jefferson College (402 and 64.1%), Penn Commercial Business/Technical School (173 and 27.6%), and Western Area Career & Technology Center (37 and 5.9%).

The most popular majors in Washington County (North)--Washington City PUMA, PA are General Business (51 and 8.13%), General Psychology (48 and 7.66%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (44 and 7.02%).

The median tuition cost in Washington County (North)--Washington City PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $49,612.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Washington City PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 1,494 (45.4% men and 54.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 1,494 students enrolled in Washington City PUMA, PA, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,147 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
51 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
48 degree-majors awarded
General Political Science & Government
30 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington County (North)--Washington City PUMA, PA was General Business with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Washington County (North)--Washington City PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Washington & Jefferson College
402 degrees awarded
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
173 degrees awarded
Western Area Career & Technology Center
37 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washington & Jefferson College with 402 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 276 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington City PUMA, PA, which is 0.786 times less than the 351 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 476 degrees mean that there were 11.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 41 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($49,612) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,826) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.495% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.462% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Washington City PUMA, PA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (40.5k), Bachelors Degree (25.5k), and Some college (19.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washington City PUMA, PA was $198,700 in 2020, which is 0.865 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $193,600 to $198,700, a 2.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington City PUMA, PA is 76.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Washington City PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington City PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington City PUMA, PA is $72,161. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Washington City PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $110,502, followed by King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $110,225 and $109,598.

Housing

Property

$198,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,234

$45,181

Median Property Taxes

±$1,305

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

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

Rent vs Own

76.2%

Homeownership

2020

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76.2% of the housing units in Washington City PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington City PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $110,502, followed by King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $110,225 and $109,598.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Washington City PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$72,161

Median Household Income

± $2,103

59.3k

Number of Households

± 1,638

In 2020, the median household income of the 59.3k households in Washington City PUMA, PA grew to $72,161 from the previous year's value of $69,679.

The following chart displays the households in Washington City 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.

Wage Distribution

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Washington City PUMA, PA

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Washington City PUMA, PA

In 2020, the income inequality in Washington City PUMA, PA was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.3% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Washington City PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington City PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington City PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Worked At Home (7.94%)
Carpooled (7.41%)

In 2020, 80.5% of workers in Washington City PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.94%) and those who carpooled to work (7.41%).

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

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington City PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Washington City PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.94% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington City PUMA, PA (9.8k out of 141k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington City PUMA, 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.

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

96.6% of the population of Washington City PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 54.3% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.902% 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.

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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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.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.4%

Uninsured

54.3%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

0.902%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington City PUMA, PA declined by 6.86% from 3.65% to 3.4%.

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