Weigelstown PUMA, PA

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2020 Population

129,365

0.237% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

43.8

2.34% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

6.02%

8.38% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$73,179

2.91% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$180,400

3.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Weigelstown PUMA, PA had a population of 129k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $73,179. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Weigelstown PUMA, PA grew from 129,059 to 129,365, a 0.237% increase and its median household income grew from $71,109 to $73,179, a 2.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Weigelstown PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.57%), White (Hispanic) (2.21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.89%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.12%).

3.84% of the households in Weigelstown 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% of the residents in Weigelstown PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Cortiva Institute-York (50 degrees awarded in 2018).

In 2020, the median property value in Weigelstown PUMA, PA was $180,400, and the homeownership rate was 82.9%.

Most people in Weigelstown PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Weigelstown PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Weigelstown PUMA, PA borders Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA, Cumberland County (East) PUMA, PA, Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA, Hershey PUMA, PA, Elizabethtown Borough PUMA, PA, Columbia Borough PUMA, PA, York City & Shiloh PUMA, PA, York County (South) PUMA, PA, and Adams & Franklin (Southeast) Counties PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Weigelstown PUMA, PA is home to a population of 129k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.5% of Weigelstown PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (3.24k people).

In 2020, there were 35.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Weigelstown PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.32k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.86k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Weigelstown PUMA, PA are Spanish (2,089 households), Russian (377 households), and German (289 households).

Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99% of Weigelstown PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Weigelstown PUMA, PA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Weigelstown PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 1.34k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.32k ± 715
White (Hispanic)
2.86k ± 671

3.82%

Hispanic Population

4.94k people

3.82% of the people in Weigelstown PUMA, PA are hispanic (4.94k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

2.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.24k people

2.67%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.45k people

As of 2020, 2.5% of Weigelstown PUMA, PA residents (3.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Weigelstown PUMA, PA was 2.67%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,089 households (1.71%)
Russian
377 households (0.308%)
German
289 households (0.236%)

3.84% of the households in Weigelstown PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Weigelstown PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.71% of the households in Weigelstown 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
3,376 ± 487
Gulf War (2001-)
1,462 ± 245
Gulf War (1990s)
1,298 ± 277

Weigelstown PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Weigelstown PUMA, PA employs 65.5k people. The largest industries in Weigelstown PUMA, PA are Construction (4,762 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,457 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,064 people), and the highest paying industries are Travel arrangements & reservation services ($180,779), Legal services ($96,915), and Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($95,006).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,060

Women

47.4%

34,465

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Weigelstown PUMA, PA in 2020 was 65,525 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

65.5k

2020 Value

−2.16%

1 Year decline

± −2.16%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Weigelstown PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −2.16%, from 67k employees to 65.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Weigelstown PUMA, PA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,379 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,876 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,661 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Weigelstown PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

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

65.5k

2020 Value

−2.16%

1 Year decline

± −2.16%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Weigelstown PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −2.16%, from 67k employees to 65.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Weigelstown PUMA, PA, are Construction (4,762 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,457 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,064 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Weigelstown PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Weigelstown PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,144

Median earning men ± $1,263

$34,158

Median earning women ± $1,206

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,711), Public Administration ($64,455), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,034).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($47,395), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,235), and Construction ($42,813).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

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

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$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 Weigelstown 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

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 2018, universities in Weigelstown PUMA, PA awarded 50 degrees. The student population of Weigelstown PUMA, PA in 2018 is skewed towards women, with 20 male students and 110 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Weigelstown PUMA, PA are White (36 and 72%), followed by Unknown (7 and 14%), Hispanic or Latino (5 and 10%), and Asian (1 and 2%).

The largest universities in Weigelstown PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Cortiva Institute-York (50 and 100%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.601% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.382% 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 Weigelstown PUMA, PA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (43.5k), Some college (17.5k), and Bachelors Degree (15.5k).

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 Weigelstown PUMA, PA was $180,400 in 2020, which is 0.785 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $173,800 to $180,400, a 3.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Weigelstown PUMA, PA is 82.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Weigelstown PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Weigelstown PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Weigelstown PUMA, PA is $73,179. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Weigelstown PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $110,502, followed by King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $110,225 and $109,598.

Property

$180,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,610

$43,039

Median Property Taxes

±$1,462

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

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

Rent vs Own

82.9%

Homeownership

2020

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 82.9% of the housing units in Weigelstown PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Weigelstown 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Weigelstown PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $110,502, followed by King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $110,225 and $109,598.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Weigelstown 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.

$73,179

Median Household Income

± $1,789

51.9k

Number of Households

± 1,705

In 2020, the median household income of the 51.9k households in Weigelstown PUMA, PA grew to $73,179 from the previous year's value of $71,109.

The following chart displays the households in Weigelstown 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

0.397

2020 Wage GINI in Weigelstown PUMA, PA

0.402

2019 Wage GINI in Weigelstown PUMA, PA

In 2020, the income inequality in Weigelstown PUMA, PA was 0.397 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.21% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Weigelstown PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Weigelstown PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (87.1%)
Carpooled (6.12%)
Worked At Home (5.19%)

In 2020, 87.1% of workers in Weigelstown PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.12%) and those who worked at home (5.19%).

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

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Weigelstown PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Weigelstown PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Weigelstown PUMA, PA (7.76k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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

95.9% of the population of Weigelstown PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 58.2% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 42.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

4.14%

Uninsured

58.2%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Weigelstown PUMA, PA declined by 6.86% from 4.45% to 4.14%.

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