Westmoreland County, PA

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2023 Population

353,345

0.302% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

47.1

0.212% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

10%

2.98% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$72,468

4.34% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$193,100

6.33% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

171,586

0.0152% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Westmoreland County, PA had a population of 353k people with a median age of 47.1 and a median household income of $72,468. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Westmoreland County, PA declined from 354,414 to 353,345, a −0.302% decrease and its median household income grew from $69,454 to $72,468, a 4.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westmoreland County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.914%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.587%).

None of the households in Westmoreland County, 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.

99.4% of the residents in Westmoreland County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westmoreland County, PA are Westmoreland County Community College (651 degrees awarded in 2022), Seton Hill University (614 degrees), and Saint Vincent College (412 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Westmoreland County, PA was $193,100, and the homeownership rate was 78.3%.

Most people in Westmoreland County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Westmoreland County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Westmoreland County, PA borders Allegheny County, PA, Armstrong County, PA, Cambria County, PA, Fayette County, PA, Indiana County, PA, Somerset County, PA, and Washington County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Westmoreland County, PA is home to a population of 353k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.73% of Westmoreland County, PA residents were born outside of the country (6.11k people).

In 2023, there were 31.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (325k people) in Westmoreland County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 8.58k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Westmoreland County, 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, PA was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westmoreland County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
325k ± 694
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10.3k ± 838
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.58k ± 500

1.53%

Hispanic Population

5.4k people

1.53% of the people in Westmoreland County, PA are hispanic (5.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Westmoreland County, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

1.73%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.11k people

1.61%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.71k people

As of 2023, 1.73% of Westmoreland County, PA residents (6.11k 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, PA was 1.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,173 ± 636
Gulf War (2001-)
3,777 ± 555
Gulf War (1990s)
2,418 ± 351

Westmoreland County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Westmoreland County, PA employs 172k people. The largest industries in Westmoreland County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (28,173 people), Manufacturing (24,983 people), and Retail Trade (20,778 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($104,750), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($88,125), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,292).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

172k

2023 Value

± 3,044

−0.0152%

1 Year decline

± 2.49%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Westmoreland County, PA declined at a rate of −0.0152%, from 172k employees to 172k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westmoreland County, PA, are Management Occupations (18,438 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,732 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (16,684 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westmoreland County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

172k

2023 Value

± 3,044

−0.0152%

1 Year decline

± 2.49%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Westmoreland County, PA declined at a rate of −0.0152%, from 172k employees to 172k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westmoreland County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (28,173 people), Manufacturing (24,983 people), and Retail Trade (20,778 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westmoreland County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Westmoreland County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,297

Median earning men ± $1,183

$38,585

Median earning women ± $1,291

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($78,188), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,165), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,285).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,413), Public Administration ($49,564), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,921).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

680
Other Services (except Public Administration)
588
Construction
476
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.25M
Manufacturing
$1.02M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$599k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Westmoreland County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 63.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Westmoreland County, PA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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, PA awarded 2,330 degrees. The student population of Westmoreland County, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,014 male students and 5,914 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westmoreland County, PA are White (1,995 and 86.6%), followed by Black or African American (89 and 3.86%), Two or More Races (85 and 3.69%), and Hispanic or Latino (72 and 3.13%).

The largest universities in Westmoreland County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Westmoreland County Community College (651 and 27.9%), Seton Hill University (614 and 26.4%), and Saint Vincent College (412 and 17.7%).

The most popular majors in Westmoreland County, PA are General Business Administration & Management (129 and 5.54%), Registered Nursing (97 and 4.16%), and General Biological Sciences (95 and 4.08%).

The median tuition costs in Westmoreland County, PA are $39,244 for private four year colleges, and $13,742 and $24,310 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Westmoreland County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,928 (40.4% men and 59.6% 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 9,928 students enrolled in Westmoreland County, PA, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,920 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
93 degrees awarded
General Psychology
64 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
57 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Westmoreland County, PA was General Biological Sciences with 93 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Westmoreland County Community College
651 degrees awarded
Seton Hill University
614 degrees awarded
Saint Vincent College
412 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Westmoreland County Community College with 651 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 913 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westmoreland County, PA, which is 0.644 times less than the 1,417 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 1,995 degrees mean that there were 22.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 89 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 ($39,244) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,044) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

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, PA was $193,100 in 2023, which is 0.636 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $181,600 to $193,100, a 6.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Westmoreland County, PA is 78.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Westmoreland County, PA have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westmoreland County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Westmoreland County, PA is $72,468. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Westmoreland County, PA was Census Tract 8023.04 with a value of $143,791, followed by Census Tract 8020.01 and Census Tract 8021.03, with respective values of $138,611 and $135,729.

In 2023, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Westmoreland County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.899%.

Housing

Property

$193,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,368

$120,811

Median Property Taxes

±$2,311

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

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

Rent vs Own

78.3%

Homeownership

2023

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78.3% of the housing units in Westmoreland County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8023.04
Census Tract 8020.01
Census Tract 8021.03

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westmoreland County, PA was Census Tract 8023.04 with a value of $143,791, followed by Census Tract 8020.01 and Census Tract 8021.03, with respective values of $138,611 and $135,729.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Westmoreland County, 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.

$72,468

Median Household Income

± $1,522

154k

Number of Households

± 2,684

In 2023, the median household income of the 154k households in Westmoreland County, PA grew to $72,468 from the previous year's value of $69,454.

The following chart displays the households in Westmoreland County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Westmoreland County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78%)
Worked At Home (11.8%)
Carpooled (6.92%)

In 2023, 78% of workers in Westmoreland County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.92%).

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

27.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westmoreland County, PA have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.65% of the workforce in Westmoreland County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Westmoreland County, 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, 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, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Westmoreland County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.899%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westmoreland County, PA (34.7k out of 346k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westmoreland County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 14.7% of the children was living in poverty in Westmoreland County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

96.8% of the population of Westmoreland County, PA has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 18.4% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.875% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Westmoreland County, PA see 1345 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.36% increase from the previous year (1327 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1483 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 522 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,345 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Westmoreland County, PA

Primary care physicians in Westmoreland County, PA see an average of 1,345 patients per year. This represents a 1.36% increase from the previous year (1,327 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Westmoreland County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.2%

Uninsured

50.1%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

18.4%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

0.875%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westmoreland County, PA declined by 0.933% from 3.23% to 3.2%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 39.1 in Westmoreland County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Westmoreland County, PA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.8% in Westmoreland County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Westmoreland County, PA.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.33% in Westmoreland County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Westmoreland County, PA.

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