York County (South) PUMA, PA

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2021 Population
151,126
0.627% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
42.7
0.466% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
6.3%
4.1% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$80,082
4.38% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$215,100
3.71% 1-year growth

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In 2021, York County (South) PUMA, PA had a population of 151k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $80,082. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of York County (South) PUMA, PA grew from 150,184 to 151,126, a 0.627% increase and its median household income grew from $76,720 to $80,082, a 4.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York County (South) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.2%), White (Hispanic) (2.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.98%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.53%).

4.46% of the households in York County (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.

98.9% of the residents in York County (South) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in York County (South) PUMA, PA are Empire Beauty School-Hanover (43 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in York County (South) PUMA, PA was $215,100, and the homeownership rate was 80.9%.

Most people in York County (South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.9 minutes. The average car ownership in York County (South) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

York County (South) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 151k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.89% of York County (South) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.37k people).

In 2021, there were 40.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136k people) in York County (South) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.32k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.16k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in York County (South) PUMA, PA are Spanish (3,227 households), German (357 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (308 households).

Citizenship

98.9%
2021 Citizenship
99%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of York County (South) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in York County (South) PUMA, PA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County (South) PUMA, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    136k ± 1.3k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.32k ± 633
  3. White (Hispanic)
    3.16k ± 670
4.57%
Hispanic Population
6.91k people

In 2021, there were 40.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136k people) in York County (South) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.32k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.16k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.57% of the people in York County (South) PUMA, PA are hispanic (6.91k people).

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

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Foreign-Born Population

2.89%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.37k people
2.73%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.09k people

As of 2021, 2.89% of York County (South) PUMA, PA residents (4.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York County (South) PUMA, PA was 2.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,227 households (2.25%)
  2. German
    357 households (0.249%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    308 households (0.215%)

4.46% of the households in York County (South) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in York County (South) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 2.25% of the households in York County (South) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,699 ± 291
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,845 ± 331
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,490 ± 253

York County (South) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of York County (South) PUMA, PA employs 74.8k people. The largest industries in York County (South) PUMA, PA are Construction (5,641 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,356 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,765 people), and the highest paying industries are National security & international affairs ($104,813), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($102,828), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($95,100).

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
34,261
Women
47.1%
38,555
Men
52.9%

The workforce of York County (South) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 72,816 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

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Occupations

74.8k
2021 Value
2.66%
1 Year growth
± 2.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in York County (South) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 2.66%, from 72.8k employees to 74.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County (South) PUMA, PA, are Registered nurses (1,922 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,840 people), and Retail salespersons (1,466 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County (South) PUMA, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

74.8k
2021 Value
2.66%
1 Year growth
± 2.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in York County (South) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 2.66%, from 72.8k employees to 74.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County (South) PUMA, PA, are Construction (5,641 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,356 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,765 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York County (South) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in York County (South) PUMA, 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

$55,274
Median earning men ± $1,487
$36,331
Median earning women ± $1,357

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,657), Public Administration ($75,563), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,715).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,405), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,095), and Construction ($46,615).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in York County (South) PUMA, PA awarded 43 degrees. The student population of York County (South) PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 47 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York County (South) PUMA, PA are White (31 and 72.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5 and 11.6%), Unknown (4 and 9.3%), and Two or More Races (3 and 6.98%).

The largest universities in York County (South) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Empire Beauty School-Hanover (43 and 100%).

The most popular majors in York County (South) PUMA, PA are General Cosmetology (42 and 97.7%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 and 2.33%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.467% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.604% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of York County (South) PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (45.2k), Some college (22.2k), and Bachelors Degree (20.2k).

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The median property value in York County (South) PUMA, PA was $215,100 in 2021, which is 0.878 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $207,400 to $215,100, a 3.71% increase. The homeownership rate in York County (South) PUMA, PA is 80.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in York County (South) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 30.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York County (South) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in York County (South) PUMA, PA is $80,082. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in York County (South) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Property

$215,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,663
$46,961
Median Property Taxes
±$1,420

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

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Rent vs Own

80.9%
Homeownership
2021
63.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 80.9% of the housing units in York County (South) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York County (South) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in York County (South) PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$80,082
Median Household Income
± $2,030
58k
Number of Households
± 1,747

In 2021, the median household income of the 58k households in York County (South) PUMA, PA grew to $80,082 from the previous year's value of $76,720.

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Wage Distribution

0.409
2021 Wage GINI in York County (South) PUMA, PA
0.406
2020 Wage GINI in York County (South) PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in York County (South) PUMA, PA was 0.409 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.699% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for York County (South) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in York County (South) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.1%)
  2. Carpooled (9.21%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.33%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in York County (South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.21%) and those who worked at home (7.33%).

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Commute Time

30.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County (South) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (30.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.46% of the workforce in York County (South) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

6.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County (South) PUMA, PA (9.44k out of 150k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York County (South) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

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95.5% of the population of York County (South) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 57.9% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.45%
Uninsured
57.9%
Employer Coverage
10.3%
Medicaid
14.9%
Medicare
11%
Non-Group
1.45%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County (South) PUMA, PA declined by 14.6% from 5.21% to 4.45%.

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