Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

117,584

6.16% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.1

0.725% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.2%

5.91% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$113,589

3.64% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$409,000

2.12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

59,204

7.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA had a population of 118k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $113,589. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA grew from 110,760 to 117,584, a 6.16% increase and its median household income grew from $109,598 to $113,589, a 3.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.38%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.53%), and White (Hispanic) (1.4%).

11.6% of the households in Phoenixville Borough 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.

94.4% of the residents in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chester County (North)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA are University of Valley Forge (125 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA was $409,000, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

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

Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA borders Reading City PUMA, PA, Berks County (East) PUMA, PA, Pottstown Borough PUMA, PA, King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA, Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, West Chester Borough PUMA, PA, and Coatesville City PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA is home to a population of 118k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.4% of Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (12.2k people).

In 2021, there were 9.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.1k people) in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.86k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.72k 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 Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,281 households), Spanish (1,988 households), and Telugu (976 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,279

Women

48.8%

60,089

Men

51.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 117,368 inhabitants, with 51.2% men, and 48.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

94.4%

2021 Citizenship

94.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.4% of Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.1k ± 1.43k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.86k ± 929
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.72k ± 680

3.83%

Hispanic Population

4.51k people

3.83% of the people in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA are hispanic (4.51k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
3,946 ± 1,516 people
China
1,312 ± 884 people
Germany
870 ± 721 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 3,946 Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 1,312 and Germany with 870.

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

10.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

As of 2021, 10.4% of Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA residents (12.2k 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 Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,281 households (2.05%)
Spanish
1,988 households (1.79%)
Telugu
976 households (0.878%)

11.6% of the households in Phoenixville Borough 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 Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 2.05% of the households in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,730 ± 380
Gulf War (2001-)
744 ± 243
Gulf War (1990s)
636 ± 196

Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA employs 59.2k people. The largest industries in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (3,904 people), Computer Systems Design (3,122 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (2,857 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($219,599), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($209,903), and Offices of physicians ($180,555).

Males in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $89,023. The income inequality in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,599

Women

46.3%

29,691

Men

53.7%

The workforce of Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA in 2020 was 55,290 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

59.2k

2021 Value

7.08%

1 Year growth

± 7.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 7.08%, from 55.3k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, are Other managers (2,483 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,577 people), and Retail salespersons (1,475 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phoenixville Borough 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

59.2k

2021 Value

7.08%

1 Year growth

± 7.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 7.08%, from 55.3k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,904 people), Computer Systems Design (3,122 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (2,857 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$81,911

Median earning men ± $3,794

$53,826

Median earning women ± $2,594

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($134,792), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,525), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,844).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($90,690), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,486), and Wholesale Trade ($69,856).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

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.

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 2021, universities in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA awarded 125 degrees. The student population of Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 274 male students and 309 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA are White (73 and 60.8%), followed by Black or African American (19 and 15.8%), Hispanic or Latino (16 and 13.3%), and Two or More Races (6 and 5%).

The largest universities in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are University of Valley Forge (125 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Chester County (North)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA are Digital Communication & Multimedia (28 and 22.4%), Divinity & Ministry (14 and 11.2%), and General Psychology (14 and 11.2%).

The median tuition cost in Chester County (North)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $21,760.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 583 (47% men and 53% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 583 students enrolled in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, 47% men and 53% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 315 records, of which 54.6% were women and 45.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Digital Communication & Multimedia
28 degrees awarded
General Psychology
14 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chester County (North)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA was Digital Communication & Multimedia with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chester County (North)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Valley Forge

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

125 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Valley Forge with 125 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 63 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, which is 1.02 times more than the 62 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 73 degrees mean that there were 3.84 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 19 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 ($21,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,310) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) 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 2021, 0.263% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.457% 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 Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (31.3k), Graduate Degree (21.7k), and High School or Equivalent (16.8k).

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 Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA was $409,000 in 2021, which is 1.67 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $400,500 to $409,000, a 2.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA is 74.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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

Median household income in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA is $113,589. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Phoenixville Borough 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.

Housing

Property

$409,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,084

$33,984

Median Property Taxes

±$1,111

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

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

Rent vs Own

74.4%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.4% of the housing units in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Phoenixville Borough 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Phoenixville Borough 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 Phoenixville Borough 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.

$113,589

Median Household Income

± $4,240

45.7k

Number of Households

± 1,604

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.7k households in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA grew to $113,589 from the previous year's value of $109,598.

The following chart displays the households in Phoenixville Borough 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.501

2021 Wage GINI in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0796% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70.2%)
Worked At Home (19.2%)
Carpooled (5.62%)

In 2021, 70.2% of workers in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.2%) and those who carpooled to work (5.62%).

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 Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Phoenixville Borough 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 Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA (7.23k out of 117k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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

97.1% of the population of Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 64.4% on employee plans, 6.64% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 0.766% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,222 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.94%

Uninsured

64.4%

Employer Coverage

6.64%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

0.766%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA declined by 7.21% from 3.17% to 2.94%.

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