Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA

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2023 Population
114,846
0.087% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
41.9
1.7% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
8.29%
1.48% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$85,667
3.9% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$236,000
5.22% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
58,259
1.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA had a population of 115k people with a median age of 41.9 and a median household income of $85,667. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA declined from 114,946 to 114,846, a −0.087% decrease and its median household income grew from $82,449 to $85,667, a 3.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.21%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.37%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (0.869%).

6.63% 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.

97.3% 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 (1,225 degrees awarded in 2023), Pittsburgh Technical College (447 degrees), and Rosedale Technical College (289 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was $236,000, and the homeownership rate was 69.2%.

Most people in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 115k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.26% of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (6.05k people).

In 2023, there were 11.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.3k people) in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.28k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.07k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,731 households), Hindi (842 households), and Italian (493 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
57,879
Women
50.5%
56,789
Men
49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 114,668 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

97.3%
2023 Citizenship
97.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.3% of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    94.3k ± 1.71k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    8.28k ± 1.21k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    4.07k ± 842
2.39%
Hispanic Population
2.75k people

In 2023, there were 11.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.3k people) in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.28k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.07k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.39% of the people in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are hispanic (2.75k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    1,460 ± 932 people
  2. Canada
    358 ± 464 people
  3. Australia
    233 ± 374 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 1,460 Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA residents, followed by Canada with 358 and Australia with 233.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.26%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
6.05k people
4.9%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
5.64k people

As of 2023, 5.26% of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA residents (6.05k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was 4.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    1,731 households (1.59%)
  2. Hindi
    842 households (0.773%)
  3. Italian
    493 households (0.453%)

6.63% 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 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.59% 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,113 ± 321
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,371 ± 322
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,016 ± 288

Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA employs 58.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA were Construction (3,457 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,898 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,887 people), and the highest paying industries were Petroleum refining ($188,997), Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($173,406), and Air transportation ($159,394).

Males in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,643. The income inequality in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,689
Women
47.5%
30,570
Men
52.5%

The workforce of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA in 2023 was 58,259 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

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Occupations

58.3k
2023 Value
1.9%
1 Year growth
± 1.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.9%, from 57.2k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, are Other managers (1,948 people), Registered nurses (1,459 people), and Software developers (1,392 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.3k
2023 Value
1.9%
1 Year growth
± 1.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.9%, from 57.2k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, are Construction (3,457 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,898 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,887 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$65,658
Median earning men ± $3,023
$45,613
Median earning women ± $4,285

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($89,837), Manufacturing ($88,599), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($84,901).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,495), Wholesale Trade ($60,933), and Public Administration ($60,594).

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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%.

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA awarded 1,975 degrees. The student population of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 3,453 male students and 2,605 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are White (1,526 and 79.7%), followed by Black or African American (149 and 7.78%), Two or More Races (119 and 6.21%), and Unknown (67 and 3.5%).

The largest universities in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Robert Morris University (1,225 and 62%), Pittsburgh Technical College (447 and 22.6%), and Rosedale Technical College (289 and 14.6%).

The most popular majors in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA are General Business Administration & Management (174 and 8.81%), Registered Nursing (129 and 6.53%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (70 and 3.54%).

The median tuition cost in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $24,370.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,058 (57% men and 43% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 6,058 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 3,699 records, of which 44% were women and 56% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Marketing & Marketing Management
    70 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    67 degrees awarded
  3. General Engineering
    62 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 70 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Robert Morris University
    1,225 degrees awarded
  2. Pittsburgh Technical College
    447 degrees awarded
  3. Rosedale Technical College
    289 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Robert Morris University with 1,225 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,153 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, which is 1.4 times more than the 822 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,526 degrees mean that there were 10.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 149 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,370) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,490) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.6% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.992% 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 Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (24.8k), High School or Equivalent (24.6k), and Some college (16.7k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was $236,000 in 2023, which is 0.778 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $224,300 to $236,000, a 5.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA is 69.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 24.9 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.

Housing

Property

$236,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,702
$34,529
Median Property Taxes
±$1,397

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.

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Rent vs Own

69.2%
Homeownership
2023
62.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 69.2% of the housing units in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$85,667
Median Household Income
± $3,388
49.9k
Number of Households
± 1,733

In 2023, the median household income of the 49.9k households in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA grew to $85,667 from the previous year's value of $82,449.

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Wage Distribution

0.443
2023 Wage GINI in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA
0.442
2022 Wage GINI in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA

In 2023, the income inequality in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.245% growth from 2022 to 2023, 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 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (71.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.7%)
  3. Carpooled (6.35%)

In 2023, 71.2% of workers in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.35%).

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Commute Time

24.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.39% of the workforce in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA (9.33k out of 113k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 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.

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Health

96.7% of the population of Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 55.9% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.884% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.03% increase from the previous year (1,216 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,265 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,265 patients per year. This represents a 4.03% increase from the previous year (1,216 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.26%
Uninsured
55.9%
Employer Coverage
12.4%
Medicaid
15.2%
Medicare
12.4%
Non-Group
0.884%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA grew by 6.15% from 3.07% to 3.26%.

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