West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA

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2022 Population
185,007
0.321% 1-year decline
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
46.5
0.649% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
18.5%
7.32% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$45,754
6.48% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$121,300
12% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
71,848
1.89% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA had a population of 185k people with a median age of 46.5 and a median household income of $45,754. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA declined from 185,603 to 185,007, a −0.321% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,968 to $45,754, a 6.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.61%), White (Hispanic) (1.52%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.51%).

4.98% of the households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA 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.

98.6% of the residents in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are Danville Community College (779 degrees awarded in 2022), Patrick & Henry Community College (233019) (699 degrees), and Averett University (374 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was $121,300, and the homeownership rate was 68%.

Most people in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is home to a population of 185k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.69% of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (4.98k people).

In 2022, there were 2.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.83k 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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are Spanish (6,454 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (227 households), and German (219 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
95,700
Women
51.7%
89,476
Men
48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 185,176 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

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Citizenship

98.6%
2022 Citizenship
98.5%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.6% of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    118k ± 193
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    51.6k ± 640
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    4.83k ± 607
4.56%
Hispanic Population
8.44k people

In 2022, there were 2.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.83k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.56% of the people in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are hispanic (8.44k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    1,485 ± 942 people
  2. Honduras
    347 ± 457 people
  3. India
    262 ± 397 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,485 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA residents, followed by Honduras with 347 and India with 262.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.69%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.98k people
2.63%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.88k people

As of 2022, 2.69% of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA residents (4.98k 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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was 2.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    6,454 households (3.66%)
  2. French (Incl. Cajun)
    227 households (0.129%)
  3. German
    219 households (0.124%)

4.98% of the households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was Spanish. 3.66% of the households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA 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
    4,637 ± 410
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,819 ± 256
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,521 ± 264

West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.55 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA employs 71.8k people. The largest industries in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,680 people), Construction (4,664 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,768 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($121,442), Computer Systems Design ($119,874), and Spectator sports ($106,188).

Males in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,584. The income inequality in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
37,480
Women
51.4%
35,409
Men
48.6%

The workforce of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA in 2020 was 72,889 people, with 51.4% woman, and 48.6% men.

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Occupations

71.8k
2022 Value
−1.89%
1 Year decline
± −1.89%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −1.89%, from 73.2k employees to 71.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, are Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (2,232 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,187 people), and Registered nurses (1,973 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

71.8k
2022 Value
−1.89%
1 Year decline
± −1.89%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −1.89%, from 73.2k employees to 71.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,680 people), Construction (4,664 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,768 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,646
Median earning men ± $1,392
$31,215
Median earning women ± $997

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,114), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,827), and Wholesale Trade ($50,870).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,407), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,158), and Public Administration ($36,887).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
3.04%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% 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 10.9%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner
Senator from Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009
Tim Kaine
Senator from Virginia1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

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 Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA awarded 1,872 degrees. The student population of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,399 male students and 3,122 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are White (1,189 and 64.7%), followed by Black or African American (399 and 21.7%), Hispanic or Latino (128 and 6.96%), and Unknown (56 and 3.05%).

The largest universities in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Danville Community College (779 and 41.6%), Patrick & Henry Community College (233019) (699 and 37.3%), and Averett University (374 and 20%).

The most popular majors in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (327 and 17.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (312 and 16.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (78 and 4.17%).

The median tuition cost in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA for private four year colleges is $37,640.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,521 (43.5% men and 56.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,521 students enrolled in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, 43.5% men and 56.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,067 records, of which 55.6% were women and 44.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 34 degrees awarded
  2. 312 degrees awarded
  3. 69 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was General Computer & Information Sciences with 34 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 779 degrees awarded
  2. 699 degrees awarded
  3. 374 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Danville Community College with 779 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 822 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, which is 0.783 times less than the 1,050 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,189 degrees mean that there were 2.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 399 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($4,918) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,541) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.974% 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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (53.8k), Some college (32.5k), and Secondary Education (27.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was $121,300 in 2022, which is 0.43 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $108,300 to $121,300, a 12% increase. The homeownership rate in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is 68%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is $45,754. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was Loudoun County (East Central)--Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $192,093, followed by Fairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Loudoun County (West & South)--Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, with respective values of $181,704 and $173,789.

Property

$121,300
Median Property Value 2022
±$2,601
$52,382
Median Property Taxes
±$1,499

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Rent vs Own

68%
Homeownership
2022
64.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 68% of the housing units in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was Loudoun County (East Central)--Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $192,093, followed by Fairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Loudoun County (West & South)--Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, with respective values of $181,704 and $173,789.

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Household Income

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$45,754
Median Household Income
± $1,351
77.1k
Number of Households
± 1,989

In 2022, the median household income of the 77.1k households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA grew to $45,754 from the previous year's value of $42,968.

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Wage Distribution

0.422
2022 Wage GINI in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA
0.413
2021 Wage GINI in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA

In 2022, the income inequality in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.26% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (82%)
  2. Carpooled (8.75%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.67%)

In 2022, 82% of workers in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.75%) and those who worked at home (5.67%).

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Commute Time

24.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA 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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

18.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA (33.3k out of 180k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA 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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Health

92.1% of the population of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 34.9% on employee plans, 24.3% on Medicaid, 18.8% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 2.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1324 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 447 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,324 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,324 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1,310 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.86%
Uninsured
34.9%
Employer Coverage
24.3%
Medicaid
18.8%
Medicare
11.8%
Non-Group
2.31%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA declined by 8.82% from 8.62% to 7.86%.

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