Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

149,482

0.171% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.5

0.229% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.1%

9.65% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,517

6.26% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$121,900

2.61% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,490

0.386% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA had a population of 149k people with a median age of 43.5 and a median household income of $54,517. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA declined from 149,738 to 149,482, a −0.171% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,306 to $54,517, a 6.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.87%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.62%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.689%), and White (Hispanic) (0.549%).

4.22% of the households in Indiana & Armstrong Counties 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 Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA are Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (2,714 degrees awarded in 2021), Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program (83 degrees), and Indiana County Technology Center (59 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA was $121,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.2%.

Most people in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA borders Clearfield, McKean, Elk, Potter & Cameron Counties PUMA, PA, Venango, Jefferson, Clarion & Forest Counties PUMA, PA, Butler County PUMA, PA, Franklin Park Borough & Allison Park PUMA, PA, Murrysville Municipality & New Kensington City PUMA, PA, Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA, and Cambria County PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA is home to a population of 149k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.23% of Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.83k people).

In 2021, there were 50.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (141k people) in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.79k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.42k 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 Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA are Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (2,009 households), Spanish (1,142 households), and German (891 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

74,616

Women

49.9%

74,913

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 149,529 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

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

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
141k ± 441
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.79k ± 491
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.42k ± 238

1.17%

Hispanic Population

1.74k people

1.17% of the people in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA are hispanic (1.74k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
294 ± 421 people
China
154 ± 305 people
Germany
88 ± 230 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 294 Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 154 and Germany with 88.

Foreign-Born Population

1.23%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.83k people

1.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.95k people

As of 2021, 1.23% of Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA residents (1.83k 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 Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA was 1.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
2,009 households (1.41%)
Spanish
1,142 households (0.801%)
German
891 households (0.625%)

4.22% of the households in Indiana & Armstrong Counties 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 Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA was Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages. 1.41% of the households in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA reported speaking Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,149 ± 359
Gulf War (2001-)
1,558 ± 245
Gulf War (1990s)
1,169 ± 224

Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA employs 63.5k people. The largest industries in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA are Construction (4,552 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,148 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,915 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($146,634), Management of companies & enterprises ($138,044), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($92,870).

Males in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,091. The income inequality in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,105

Women

47.2%

33,631

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA in 2020 was 63,736 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

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Occupations

63.5k

2021 Value

−0.386%

1 Year decline

± −0.386%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.386%, from 63.7k employees to 63.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,635 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,595 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,454 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Indiana & Armstrong Counties 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

63.5k

2021 Value

−0.386%

1 Year decline

± −0.386%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.386%, from 63.7k employees to 63.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA, are Construction (4,552 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,148 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,915 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,012

Median earning men ± $923

$28,129

Median earning women ± $877

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,469), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,714), and Public Administration ($54,188).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($42,727), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,047), and Public Administration ($39,589).

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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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 Indiana & Armstrong Counties 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 Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA awarded 2,896 degrees. The student population of Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,625 male students and 5,880 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA are White (2,240 and 81.1%), followed by Black or African American (235 and 8.51%), Two or More Races (94 and 3.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (87 and 3.15%).

The largest universities in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (2,714 and 93.7%), Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program (83 and 2.87%), and Indiana County Technology Center (59 and 2.04%).

The most popular majors in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA are General Business Administration & Management (231 and 7.98%), Criminology (190 and 6.56%), and Registered Nursing (166 and 5.73%).

The median tuition cost in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA for a public four year colleges is $9,570 for in-state students and $13,890 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,505 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,505 students enrolled in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,034 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
105 degree-majors awarded
Criminology
164 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
154 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
2,714 degrees awarded
Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program
83 degrees awarded
Indiana County Technology Center
59 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus with 2,714 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,066 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA, which is 0.583 times less than the 1,830 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 2,240 degrees mean that there were 9.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 235 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

Public, 4-year or above ($9,570) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,574) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) 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, 0.459% 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 Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (53.8k), Some college (23.2k), and Secondary Education (15.6k).

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 Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA was $121,900 in 2021, which is 0.498 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $118,800 to $121,900, a 2.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA is 74.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA is $54,517. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Indiana & Armstrong Counties 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

$121,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,755

$44,592

Median Property Taxes

±$1,148

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 Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.2%

Homeownership

2021

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.2% of the housing units in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Indiana & Armstrong Counties 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 Indiana & Armstrong Counties 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 Indiana & Armstrong Counties 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.

$54,517

Median Household Income

± $1,234

60.1k

Number of Households

± 1,448

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.1k households in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA grew to $54,517 from the previous year's value of $51,306.

The following chart displays the households in Indiana & Armstrong Counties 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

0.427

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA

0.431

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.996% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Carpooled (9.33%)
Worked At Home (6.25%)

In 2021, 78.8% of workers in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.33%) and those who worked at home (6.25%).

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

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.57% of the workforce in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA (17.4k out of 143k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Indiana & Armstrong Counties 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

94.2% of the population of Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 48.9% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

5.75%

Uninsured

48.9%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA declined by 3.62% from 5.97% to 5.75%.

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