White Haven, PA

Census Place

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2024 Population

1,014

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

38.9

0.517% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

17.1%

9.16% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$67,656

23.8% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$175,300

24.2% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

450

11.1% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in White Haven, 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.

98.7% of the residents in White Haven, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in White Haven, PA was $175,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in White Haven, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 minutes. The average car ownership in White Haven, PA was 2 cars per household.

United States Pennsylvania Luzerne County, PA Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA Luzerne County (East)--Kingston Borough PUMA, PA Carbon & Lehigh (North) Counties PUMA, PA

Population & Diversity

White Haven, PA is home to a population of 1.01k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.75% of White Haven, PA residents were born outside of the country (38 people).

In 2024, there were 12.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (874 people) in White Haven, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 72 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 28 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2024 Citizenship

97.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.7% of White Haven, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in White Haven, PA was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in White Haven, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
874 ± 144
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
72 ± 80
White (Hispanic)
28 ± 42

11.5%

Hispanic Population

117 people

11.5% of the people in White Haven, PA are hispanic (117 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
103,235 ± 7,857 people
India
102,082 ± 7,813 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

3.75%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

38 people

2.94%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

29 people

As of 2024, 3.75% of White Haven, PA residents (38 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 White Haven, PA was 2.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
24 ± 21
Korea
8 ± 14
Gulf War (1990s)
4 ± 13

White Haven, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in White Haven, PA.

Health

92% of the population of White Haven, PA has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 27.6% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 8.97% on non-group plans, and 0.888% 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, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 14.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.99%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

27.6%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

8.97%

Non-Group

0.888%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in White Haven, PA declined by 15.4% from 9.44% to 7.99%.

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

Economy

The economy of White Haven, PA employs 450 people. In 2024, the largest industries in White Haven, PA were Manufacturing (73 people), Accommodation & Food Services (71 people), and Retail Trade (53 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($106,250), Finance & Insurance ($90,938), and Manufacturing ($76,250).

Employment

Occupations

450

2024 Value

± 95

11.1%

1 Year growth

± 27.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in White Haven, PA grew at a rate of 11.1%, from 405 employees to 450 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in White Haven, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (62 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (49 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (41 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of White Haven, 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

450

2024 Value

± 95

11.1%

1 Year growth

± 27.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in White Haven, PA grew at a rate of 11.1%, from 405 employees to 450 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in White Haven, PA, are Manufacturing (73 people), Accommodation & Food Services (71 people), and Retail Trade (53 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of White Haven, PA, though some of these residents may live in White Haven, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,500

Median earning men ± $15,240

$38,833

Median earning women ± $4,818

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($106,250), Manufacturing ($90,938), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,250), Manufacturing ($53,875), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,250).

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 White Haven, 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in White Haven, PA was $175,300 in 2024, which is 0.527 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $141,200 to $175,300, a 24.2% increase. The homeownership rate in White Haven, PA is 72.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in White Haven, PA have an average commute time of 28.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in White Haven, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$175,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,372

$293

Median Property Taxes

±$52

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 White Haven, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.5%

Homeownership

2024

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.5% of the housing units in White Haven, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in White Haven, 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.

$67,656

Median Household Income

± $13,366

404

Number of Households

± 67

In 2024, the median household income of the 404 households in White Haven, PA grew to $67,656 from the previous year's value of $54,643.

The following chart displays the households in White Haven, 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 White Haven, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Carpooled (13%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)

In 2024, 71.5% of workers in White Haven, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13%) and those who worked at home (11.7%).

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

28.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in White Haven, PA have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.58% of the workforce in White Haven, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in White Haven, PA (173 out of 1.01k 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 < 5, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in White Haven, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.