Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA

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2024 Population

117,447

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

48.6

0.621% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.1%

7.45% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$65,847

1.74% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$178,000

3.43% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

53,081

1.44% 1-year decline

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2.18% 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.

99.6% 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 (405 degrees awarded in 2024), Douglas Education Center (188 degrees), and Saint Vincent Seminary (25 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was $178,000, 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 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA borders 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, Fayette County PUMA, PA, and Washington (South) & Greene Counties PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 117k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.39% of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.64k people).

In 2024, there were 37.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.85k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are Spanish (815 households), German (280 households), and Italian (254 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,326

Women

51.3%

57,225

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 117,551 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.6%

2024 Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.6% of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
109k ± 929
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.9k ± 540
Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
1.85k ± 427

0.966%

Hispanic Population

1.13k people

0.966% of the people in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are hispanic (1.13k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Haiti
173 ± 323 people
Germany
169 ± 319 people
Africa
161 ± 311 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was Haiti, the natal country of 173 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA residents, followed by Germany with 169 and Africa with 161.

Foreign-Born Population

1.39%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.64k people

1.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.54k people

As of 2024, 1.39% of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA residents (1.64k 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 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was 1.3%, 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
815 households (0.722%)
German
280 households (0.248%)
Italian
254 households (0.225%)

2.18% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 0.722% 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
2,660 ± 290
Gulf War (2001-)
1,314 ± 260
Gulf War (1990s)
1,024 ± 230

Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA.

Health

96.7% of the population of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 19% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.07% 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, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,265 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,265 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.4% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.34%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

19%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA declined by 1.48% from 3.39% to 3.34%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA employs 53.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA were Restaurants & Food Services (3,635 people), Construction (3,225 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,139 people), and the highest paying industries were Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($264,707), Air transportation ($169,252), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($128,631).

Males in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,168. The income inequality in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,401

Women

47.9%

27,680

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA in 2024 was 53,081 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

53.1k

2024 Value

−1.44%

1 Year decline

± −1.44%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −1.44%, from 53.9k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,599 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,454 people), and Registered nurses (1,436 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westmoreland County (East & South) 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

53.1k

2024 Value

−1.44%

1 Year decline

± −1.44%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −1.44%, from 53.9k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,635 people), Construction (3,225 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,139 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

$57,083

Median earning men ± $2,406

$37,140

Median earning women ± $1,384

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,813), Information ($76,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,827).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($50,876), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,000), and Wholesale Trade ($45,450).

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

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 2024, universities in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA awarded 618 degrees. The student population of Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 921 male students and 776 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are White (494 and 81.4%), Black or African American (31 and 5.11%), Hispanic or Latino (30 and 4.94%), and Unknown (22 and 3.62%).

The largest universities in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Saint Vincent College (405 and 65.5%), Douglas Education Center (188 and 30.4%), and Saint Vincent Seminary (25 and 4.05%).

The most popular majors in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA are Make-Up Artist (50 and 8.09%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (45 and 7.28%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (44 and 7.12%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $41,180.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,697 (54.3% men and 45.7% 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 2024 there were 1,697 students enrolled in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, 54.3% men and 45.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,286 records, of which 49.3% were women and 50.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
22 degrees awarded
General History
18 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
16 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was General Psychology with 22 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
405 degrees awarded
Douglas Education Center
188 degrees awarded
Saint Vincent Seminary
25 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Vincent College with 405 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 319 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA, which is 1.07 times more than the 299 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 494 degrees mean that there were 15.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, 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 ($41,180) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,216) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($4,075) 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 2024, 0.521% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.421% 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 2024 were High School or Equivalent (38.7k), Some college (17.4k), and Bachelors Degree (16.1k).

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 Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was $178,000 in 2024, which is 0.535 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $172,100 to $178,000, a 3.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA is 77.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 25.3 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.

Housing

Property

$178,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,978

$40,870

Median Property Taxes

±$1,398

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

2024

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.8% of the housing units in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$65,847

Median Household Income

± $1,610

52.5k

Number of Households

± 1,633

In 2024, the median household income of the 52.5k households in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA grew to $65,847 from the previous year's value of $64,722.

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

0.423

2024 Wage GINI in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA

0.426

2023 Wage GINI in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA

In 2024, the income inequality in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.742% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Worked At Home (8.82%)
Carpooled (6.58%)

In 2024, 81.3% of workers in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.82%) and those who carpooled to work (6.58%).

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

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.51% 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

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westmoreland County (East & South) PUMA, PA (15k out of 115k 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 Males 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

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.