Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA

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2023 Population

117,820

0.369% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

48.3

0.416% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.2%

13.7% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$64,722

2.09% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$172,100

5.32% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

54,833

20.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA had a population of 118k people with a median age of 48.3 and a median household income of $64,722. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA declined from 118,256 to 117,820, a −0.369% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,399 to $64,722, a 2.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.39%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.539%), and White (Hispanic) (0.339%).

1.98% of the households in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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.

99.5% of the residents in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are Saint Vincent College (412 degrees awarded in 2022), Douglas Education Center (202 degrees), and Saint Vincent Seminary (13 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was $172,100, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

Most people in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA borders Washington (South) & Greene Counties PUMA, PA, Allegheny County (Southeast)--West Mifflin Borough, McKeesport City & Munhall Borough PUMA, PA, Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA, Westmoreland County (Northwest)--Murrysville Municipality & New Kensington City PUMA, PA, Westmoreland County (West)--Greensburg City PUMA, PA, Cambria County PUMA, PA, Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA, and Fayette County PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 118k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.3% of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.54k people).

In 2023, there were 37.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.96k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.81k Black or African American (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 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are Spanish (680 households), German (218 households), and Italian (195 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,896

Women

51.5%

58,371

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 120,267 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.5% of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 898
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.96k ± 474
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.81k ± 536

0.87%

Hispanic Population

1.03k people

0.87% of the people in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are hispanic (1.03k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Germany
140 ± 290 people
India
139 ± 289 people
Canada
88 ± 230 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was Germany, the natal country of 140 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA residents, followed by India with 139 and Canada with 88.

Foreign-Born Population

1.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.54k people

1.02%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.21k people

As of 2023, 1.3% of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA residents (1.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was 1.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
680 households (0.602%)
German
218 households (0.193%)
Italian
195 households (0.173%)

1.98% of the households in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 0.602% of the households in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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
2,710 ± 293
Gulf War (2001-)
1,215 ± 251
Gulf War (1990s)
891 ± 220

Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA employs 54.8k people. The largest industries in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are Restaurants & Food Services (3,771 people), Construction (3,639 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,499 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($189,557), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($140,052), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($130,770).

Males in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,557. The income inequality in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.426, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,291

Women

45.7%

25,328

Men

54.3%

The workforce of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 46,619 people, with 45.7% woman, and 54.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

54.8k

2022 Value

20.8%

1 Year growth

± 20.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 20.8%, from 45.4k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, are Registered nurses (1,976 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,950 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,474 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

54.8k

2022 Value

20.8%

1 Year growth

± 20.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 20.8%, from 45.4k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,771 people), Construction (3,639 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,499 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,432

Median earning men ± $1,773

$35,613

Median earning women ± $1,258

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($75,268), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,150), and Public Administration ($70,592).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($53,913), Public Administration ($52,027), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,689).

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 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, 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

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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 2022, universities in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA awarded 627 degrees. The student population of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 969 male students and 851 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are White (519 and 83.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (31 and 4.98%), Two or More Races (26 and 4.18%), and Black or African American (23 and 3.7%).

The largest universities in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Saint Vincent College (412 and 65.7%), Douglas Education Center (202 and 32.2%), and Saint Vincent Seminary (13 and 2.07%).

The most popular majors in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (64 and 10.2%), Make-Up Artist (63 and 10%), and Criminology (43 and 6.86%).

The median tuition cost in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $38,814.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,820 (53.2% men and 46.8% 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 2022 there were 1,820 students enrolled in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, 53.2% men and 46.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,452 records, of which 48.6% were women and 51.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
33 degrees awarded
Criminology
25 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
35 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Saint Vincent College
412 degrees awarded
Douglas Education Center
202 degrees awarded
Saint Vincent Seminary
13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Vincent College with 412 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 286 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, which is 0.839 times less than the 341 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 519 degrees mean that there were 16.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 31 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 ($38,814) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,089) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,380) 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 2022, 0.625% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.262% 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 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (41.2k), Some college (17.2k), and Bachelors Degree (16.4k).

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 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was $172,100 in 2023, which is 0.567 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $163,400 to $172,100, a 5.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA is 77.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA is $64,722. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $144,137, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $141,042 and $135,290.

Housing

Property

$172,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,886

$40,642

Median Property Taxes

±$1,387

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 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.8%

Homeownership

2023

60.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.8% of the housing units in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $144,137, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $141,042 and $135,290.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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.

$64,722

Median Household Income

± $2,097

52.3k

Number of Households

± 1,602

In 2023, the median household income of the 52.3k households in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA grew to $64,722 from the previous year's value of $63,399.

The following chart displays the households in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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

0.426

2022 Wage GINI in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA

0.416

2021 Wage GINI in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA

In 2022, the income inequality in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was 0.426 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.3% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81%)
Worked At Home (7.85%)
Carpooled (7.54%)

In 2023, 81% of workers in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.85%) and those who carpooled to work (7.54%).

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 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.8% of the workforce in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA (14k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westmoreland County (East & South) 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 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 18.9% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1216 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,216 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,216 patients per year. This represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1,222 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.3% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.39%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

18.9%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.09%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA grew by 7.31% from 3.16% to 3.39%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.