Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

114,666

5.81% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.3

0.721% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.02%

2.1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$77,313

8.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$198,800

5.74% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,896

3.76% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA had a population of 115k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $77,313. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA grew from 108,371 to 114,666, a 5.81% increase and its median household income grew from $71,019 to $77,313, a 8.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.61%), and White (Hispanic) (0.655%).

5.59% of the households in Allegheny County (West) 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.

97.4% of the residents in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are Robert Morris University (1,425 degrees awarded in 2021), Pittsburgh Technical College (593 degrees), and Rosedale Technical College (267 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was $198,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.6%.

Most people in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA borders Beaver County (South) PUMA, PA, Pittsburgh City (North) PUMA, PA, Pittsburgh City (South) PUMA, PA, Franklin Park Borough & Allison Park PUMA, PA, Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, Baldwin & Whitehall Boroughs PUMA, PA, Bethel Park Municipality & Jefferson Hills Borough PUMA, PA, and Washington City PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 115k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.98% of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (5.71k people).

In 2021, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97k people) in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.49k Two+ (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 Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,283 households), Italian (472 households), and Tamil (379 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,331

Women

50.9%

56,189

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 114,520 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.4%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.4% of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
97k ± 1.64k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.3k ± 1.15k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.49k ± 793

1.83%

Hispanic Population

2.1k people

1.83% of the people in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are hispanic (2.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
859 ± 717 people
Canada
315 ± 435 people
China
284 ± 413 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 859 Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA residents, followed by Canada with 315 and China with 284.

Foreign-Born Population

4.98%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.71k people

5.79%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.28k people

As of 2021, 4.98% of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA residents (5.71k 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 Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was 5.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,283 households (1.18%)
Italian
472 households (0.436%)
Tamil
379 households (0.35%)

5.59% of the households in Allegheny County (West) 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 Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.18% of the households in Allegheny County (West) 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
2,179 ± 289
Gulf War (2001-)
1,343 ± 312
Gulf War (1990s)
803 ± 233

Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA employs 56.9k people. The largest industries in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (3,066 people), Construction (2,967 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,938 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($169,966), Resin, synthetic rubber, & fibers & filaments manufacturing ($161,223), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($137,857).

Males in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,104. The income inequality in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.446, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,138

Women

47.7%

28,695

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 54,833 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

56.9k

2021 Value

3.76%

1 Year growth

± 3.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 3.76%, from 54.8k employees to 56.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, are Other managers (2,438 people), Registered nurses (1,552 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,253 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allegheny County (West) 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

56.9k

2021 Value

3.76%

1 Year growth

± 3.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 3.76%, from 54.8k employees to 56.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,066 people), Construction (2,967 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,938 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,114

Median earning men ± $2,472

$42,086

Median earning women ± $2,347

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,063), Information ($83,365), and Public Administration ($79,688).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($64,392), Wholesale Trade ($61,875), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,701).

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

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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 Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA awarded 2,309 degrees. The student population of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 3,144 male students and 2,373 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are White (1,635 and 75.1%), followed by Unknown (244 and 11.2%), Black or African American (145 and 6.66%), and Two or More Races (65 and 2.99%).

The largest universities in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Robert Morris University (1,425 and 61.7%), Pittsburgh Technical College (593 and 25.7%), and Rosedale Technical College (267 and 11.6%).

The most popular majors in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are General Business Administration & Management (203 and 8.79%), Registered Nursing (144 and 6.24%), and Critical Infrastructure Protection (100 and 4.33%).

The median tuition cost in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $23,175.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,517 (57% men and 43% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,517 students enrolled in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, 57% men and 43% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,076 records, of which 43.9% were women and 56.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
80 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
65 degree-majors awarded
Other Engineering
89 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was Registered Nursing with 80 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Robert Morris University
1,425 degrees awarded
Pittsburgh Technical College
593 degrees awarded
Rosedale Technical College
267 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Robert Morris University with 1,425 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,316 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, which is 1.33 times more than the 993 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 1,635 degrees mean that there were 6.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 244 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 ($23,175) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,230) 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, 0.81% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.766% 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 Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (24.6k), Bachelors Degree (23.5k), and Some college (16.2k).

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 Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was $198,800 in 2021, which is 0.812 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $188,000 to $198,800, a 5.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA is 70.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA is $77,313. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Allegheny County (West) 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

$198,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,228

$34,448

Median Property Taxes

±$1,338

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

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.6%

Homeownership

2021

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.6% of the housing units in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Allegheny County (West) 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 Allegheny County (West) 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 Allegheny County (West) 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.

$77,313

Median Household Income

± $2,815

48.8k

Number of Households

± 1,643

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.8k households in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA grew to $77,313 from the previous year's value of $71,019.

The following chart displays the households in Allegheny County (West) 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

0.446

2021 Wage GINI in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA

0.442

2020 Wage GINI in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.932% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.4%)
Worked At Home (11.4%)
Carpooled (7.86%)

In 2021, 74.4% of workers in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.86%).

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

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA (9.05k out of 113k 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 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allegheny County (West) 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.

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

96.9% of the population of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 58.1% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.868% 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 21.8% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.09%

Uninsured

58.1%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.868%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA declined by 0.756% from 3.12% to 3.09%.

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