Fayette County PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

129,515

0.634% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.1

0.221% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.2%

2.63% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,192

4.56% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$109,700

3.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

51,929

0.726% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Fayette County PUMA, PA had a population of 130k people with a median age of 45.1 and a median household income of $51,192. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fayette County PUMA, PA declined from 130,342 to 129,515, a −0.634% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,959 to $51,192, a 4.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fayette County PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.15%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.92%), White (Hispanic) (0.534%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.439%).

3.12% of the households in Fayette County 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.

99.2% of the residents in Fayette County PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fayette County PUMA, PA are Laurel Business Institute (176 degrees awarded in 2021), Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program (46 degrees), and West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (38 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Fayette County PUMA, PA was $109,700, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in Fayette County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Fayette County PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Fayette County PUMA, PA borders Cumberland City PUMA, MD, Greensburg City PUMA, PA, Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA, Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA, Washington (South) & Greene Counties PUMA, PA, and Morgantown City PUMA, WV.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Fayette County PUMA, PA is home to a population of 130k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.6% of Fayette County PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (2.07k people).

In 2021, there were 21.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in Fayette County PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.37k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.78k 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 Fayette County PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,618 households), German (410 households), and Haitian (224 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,008

Women

50.2%

64,493

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 129,501 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Fayette County PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fayette County PUMA, PA was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fayette County PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
118k ± 344
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.37k ± 441
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.78k ± 536

1.33%

Hispanic Population

1.72k people

1.33% of the people in Fayette County PUMA, PA are hispanic (1.72k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
274 ± 406 people
India
256 ± 392 people
Jamaica
153 ± 304 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Fayette County PUMA, PA was Mexico, the natal country of 274 Fayette County PUMA, PA residents, followed by India with 256 and Jamaica with 153.

Foreign-Born Population

1.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.07k people

1.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.97k people

As of 2021, 1.6% of Fayette County PUMA, PA residents (2.07k 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 Fayette County PUMA, PA was 1.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,618 households (1.32%)
German
410 households (0.334%)
Haitian
224 households (0.182%)

3.12% of the households in Fayette County 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 Fayette County PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.32% of the households in Fayette County 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
3,145 ± 336
Gulf War (2001-)
1,111 ± 247
Gulf War (1990s)
1,098 ± 202

Fayette County PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fayette County PUMA, PA employs 51.9k people. The largest industries in Fayette County PUMA, PA are Construction (3,782 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,855 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,685 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($100,105), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($94,738), and Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing ($86,716).

Males in Fayette County PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,053. The income inequality in Fayette County PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.41, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,293

Women

48.4%

27,016

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Fayette County PUMA, PA in 2020 was 52,309 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

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

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Occupations

51.9k

2021 Value

−0.726%

1 Year decline

± −0.726%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fayette County PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.726%, from 52.3k employees to 51.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fayette County PUMA, PA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,217 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,627 people), and Registered nurses (1,505 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fayette County 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

51.9k

2021 Value

−0.726%

1 Year decline

± −0.726%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fayette County PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.726%, from 52.3k employees to 51.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fayette County PUMA, PA, are Construction (3,782 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,855 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,685 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fayette County PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Fayette County PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,322

Median earning men ± $1,906

$28,518

Median earning women ± $1,205

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,373), Public Administration ($64,238), and Information ($53,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($49,234), Public Administration ($42,817), and Manufacturing ($40,224).

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 Fayette County 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 Fayette County PUMA, PA awarded 260 degrees. The student population of Fayette County PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 114 male students and 327 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fayette County PUMA, PA are White (239 and 91.9%), followed by Black or African American (13 and 5%), Two or More Races (4 and 1.54%), and Unknown (3 and 1.15%).

The largest universities in Fayette County PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Laurel Business Institute (176 and 67.7%), Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program (46 and 17.7%), and West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (38 and 14.6%).

The most popular majors in Fayette County PUMA, PA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (46 and 17.7%), General Cosmetology (32 and 12.3%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (20 and 7.69%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Fayette County PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 71.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 441 (25.9% men and 74.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 441 students enrolled in Fayette County PUMA, PA, 25.9% men and 74.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 404 records, of which 73.8% were women and 26.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
17 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
46 degree-majors awarded
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
18 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Fayette County PUMA, PA was Welding Technology with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Fayette County PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Laurel Business Institute
176 degrees awarded
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program
46 degrees awarded
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Laurel Business Institute with 176 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 55 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fayette County PUMA, PA, which is 0.268 times less than the 205 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 239 degrees mean that there were 18.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 13 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 for-profit, 2-year ($10,923) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,063) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($922) 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, 0.622% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.714% 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 Fayette County PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (50.2k), Some college (17.2k), and Secondary Education (15.2k).

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 Fayette County PUMA, PA was $109,700 in 2021, which is 0.448 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $106,400 to $109,700, a 3.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Fayette County PUMA, PA is 73.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fayette County PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fayette County PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fayette County PUMA, PA is $51,192. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Fayette County 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

$109,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,681

$39,961

Median Property Taxes

±$1,308

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 Fayette County PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

73.7%

Homeownership

2021

60.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.7% of the housing units in Fayette County PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fayette County 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 Fayette County 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 Fayette County 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.

$51,192

Median Household Income

± $1,442

54.2k

Number of Households

± 1,612

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.2k households in Fayette County PUMA, PA grew to $51,192 from the previous year's value of $48,959.

The following chart displays the households in Fayette County 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

0.41

2021 Wage GINI in Fayette County PUMA, PA

0.41

2020 Wage GINI in Fayette County PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Fayette County PUMA, PA was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.184% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Fayette County PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Fayette County PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.3%)
Carpooled (8.8%)
Worked At Home (5.14%)

In 2021, 82.3% of workers in Fayette County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.8%) and those who worked at home (5.14%).

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

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fayette County PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.38% of the workforce in Fayette County PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fayette County PUMA, PA (20.1k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fayette County 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

95.6% of the population of Fayette County PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 41.8% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.18% 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 20.9% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.42%

Uninsured

41.8%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.18%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fayette County PUMA, PA declined by 2.8% from 4.55% to 4.42%.

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