West View, PA

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    2024 Population
    6,533
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.1
    2.74% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.85%
    30.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $84,063
    18.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $227,100
    8.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,826
    0.881% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in West View, 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.

    97.2% of the residents in West View, PA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in West View, PA was $227,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.8%.

    Most people in West View, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in West View, PA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    West View, PA is home to a population of 6.53k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.51% of West View, PA residents were born outside of the country (229 people).

    In 2024, there were 22.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.49k people) in West View, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 244 Other (Non-Hispanic) and 223 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.2% of West View, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in West View, PA was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in West View, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.49k ± 485
    2. Other (Non-Hispanic)
      244 ± 270
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      223 ± 183
    5.31%
    Hispanic Population
    347 people

    In 2024, there were 22.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.49k people) in West View, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 244 Other (Non-Hispanic) and 223 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.31% of the people in West View, PA are hispanic (347 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West View, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.51%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    229 people
    3.39%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    223 people

    As of 2024, 3.51% of West View, PA residents (229 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 West View, PA was 3.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      99 ± 139
    2. Vietnam
      87 ± 55
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      54 ± 53

    West View, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in West View, PA.

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    Health

    90.8% of the population of West View, PA has health coverage, with 57.7% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.719% 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, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.3% under 18 years, 25.1% between 18 and 34 years, 42.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    9.17%
    Uninsured
    57.7%
    Employer Coverage
    10.9%
    Medicaid
    10.5%
    Medicare
    11.1%
    Non-Group
    0.719%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in West View, PA grew by 14.1% from 8.04% to 9.17%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of West View, PA employs 3.83k people. In 2024, the largest industries in West View, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (688 people), Retail Trade (544 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (407 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($95,781), Utilities ($91,875), and Public Administration ($90,625).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.83k
    2024 Value
    ± 527
    −0.881%
    1 Year decline
    ± 19.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in West View, PA declined at a rate of −0.881%, from 3.86k employees to 3.83k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in West View, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (548 people), Sales & Related Occupations (504 people), and Management Occupations (312 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West View, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.83k
    2024 Value
    ± 527
    −0.881%
    1 Year decline
    ± 19.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in West View, PA declined at a rate of −0.881%, from 3.86k employees to 3.83k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in West View, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (688 people), Retail Trade (544 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (407 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West View, PA, though some of these residents may live in West View, 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

    $58,125
    Median earning men ± $15,243
    $39,210
    Median earning women ± $6,440

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($98,750), Public Administration ($94,375), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($92,292).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($59,861), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,566), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,482).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in West View, PA was $227,100 in 2024, which is 0.683 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $209,800 to $227,100, a 8.25% increase. The homeownership rate in West View, PA is 67.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in West View, PA have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West View, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $227,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,038
    $1,893
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$315

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    67.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.8% of the housing units in West View, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in West View, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $84,063
    Median Household Income
    ± $18,049
    2.79k
    Number of Households
    ± 422

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.79k households in West View, PA grew to $84,063 from the previous year's value of $70,954.

    The following chart displays the households in West View, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for West View, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.2%)
    3. Carpooled (5.22%)

    In 2024, 78.5% of workers in West View, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.2%) and those who carpooled to work (5.22%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    19.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in West View, PA have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.815% of the workforce in West View, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West View, PA (578 out of 6.53k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West View, PA is White, followed by Two Or More 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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