Westmoreland County, PA

Westmoreland County Overview

354,414
TOTAL POPULATION
175,081
MALE POPULATION
179,333
FEMALE POPULATION
97.63
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.43
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,193
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,249
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,454
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,159
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
180,538
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Westmoreland County Area Codes

Race in Westmoreland County

The most populous races in Westmoreland County are White / Caucasian (329,734 | 93.0%), Two or more Races (10,737 | 3.0%), and Black / African American (8,809 | 2.5%).
Race in Westmoreland County
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,3500.9%
Black / African American8,8092.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific580.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,8271.4%
Native / Alaskan1420.0%
White / Caucasian329,73493.0%
Two or more Races10,7373.0%
Some other Race1,5840.4%
Total354,414100.0%

Ancestry in Westmoreland County

The most populous ancestries reported in Westmoreland County are German (96,714 | 27.3%), Italian (62,427 | 17.6%), Irish (58,664 | 16.6%), English (32,876 | 9.3%), and Polish (32,615 | 9.2%), together accounting for 79.9% of all Westmoreland County residents.
Ancestry in Westmoreland County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3940.1%
Alaskan Athabascan150.0%
Albanian540.0%
Alsatian50.0%
American14,8624.2%
Apache260.0%
Arab1,6270.5%
Argentinean260.0%
Armenian440.0%
Australian300.0%
Austrian1,7220.5%
Barbadian330.0%
Belgian4750.1%
Bhutanese3240.1%
Blackfeet910.0%
Bolivian360.0%
Brazilian210.0%
British1,2740.4%
Bulgarian490.0%
Burmese7120.2%
Cajun120.0%
Canadian1510.0%
Carpatho Rusyn2400.1%
Celtic710.0%
Central American2640.1%
Central American Indian50.0%
Cherokee5380.2%
Cheyenne10.0%
Chilean330.0%
Chinese120.0%
Chippewa660.0%
Choctaw820.0%
Colombian240.0%
Croatian4,0861.1%
Cuban2760.1%
Cypriot280.0%
Czech3,1370.9%
Czechoslovakian1,0830.3%
Danish3550.1%
Delaware230.0%
Dominican2160.1%
Dutch3,7281.1%
Dutch West Indian150.0%
Eastern European2,2990.6%
Egyptian240.0%
English32,8769.3%
European3,9801.1%
Filipino340.0%
Finnish1990.1%
French5,3281.5%
French Canadian5930.2%
German96,71427.3%
Ghanaian660.0%
Greek1,3930.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro280.0%
Guatemalan1080.0%
Guyanese30.0%
Haitian430.0%
Honduran240.0%
Hungarian6,7881.9%
Icelander270.0%
Indian (Asian)1,2240.4%
Iranian250.0%
Iraqi170.0%
Irish58,66416.6%
Iroquois620.0%
Israeli540.0%
Italian62,42717.6%
Jamaican740.0%
Korean6760.2%
Laotian50.0%
Latvian210.0%
Lebanese6240.2%
Lithuanian1,0790.3%
Luxembourger90.0%
Macedonian750.0%
Maltese360.0%
Mexican1,7210.5%
Native Hawaiian1900.1%
Navajo270.0%
New Zealander60.0%
Nicaraguan80.0%
Nigerian230.0%
Northern European3620.1%
Norwegian1,0120.3%
Pakistani660.0%
Panamanian940.0%
Paraguayan210.0%
Pennsylvania German1,7500.5%
Peruvian680.0%
Polish32,6159.2%
Portuguese2210.1%
Puerto Rican1,3640.4%
Romanian3240.1%
Russian4,4651.3%
Salvadoran300.0%
Samoan230.0%
Scandinavian3290.1%
Scotch-Irish5,6611.6%
Scottish7,1312.0%
Seminole10.0%
Serbian1,7450.5%
Sioux110.0%
Slavic1,1380.3%
Slovak17,6405.0%
Slovene1,1580.3%
South African520.0%
South American3850.1%
South American Indian180.0%
Soviet Union130.0%
Spaniard1480.0%
Spanish3360.1%
Sri Lankan4870.1%
Subsaharan African5840.2%
Swedish3,2000.9%
Swiss5050.1%
Syrian8860.3%
Thai1,1090.3%
Tlingit-Haida150.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian10.0%
Turkish1030.0%
Ukrainian3,4601.0%
Uruguayan340.0%
Venezuelan1430.0%
Welsh3,5621.0%
West Indian260.0%
Yugoslavian4430.1%
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Immigrants in Westmoreland County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Westmoreland County came from Asia (2,409 | 0.7%), Europe (1,839 | 0.5%), Eastern Asia (982 | 0.3%), Latin America (817 | 0.2%), and South Central Asia (676 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.9% of all Westmoreland County residents.
Immigrants in Westmoreland County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa5930.2%
Argentina170.0%
Asia2,4090.7%
Australia260.0%
Austria180.0%
Bahamas190.0%
Bangladesh410.0%
Belarus150.0%
Bolivia160.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina130.0%
Brazil470.0%
Bulgaria150.0%
Cameroon590.0%
Canada2040.1%
Caribbean2150.1%
Central America2450.1%
Chile120.0%
China5780.2%
Colombia620.0%
Cuba100.0%
Czechoslovakia610.0%
Denmark110.0%
Dominican Republic1310.0%
Eastern Africa1690.1%
Eastern Asia9820.3%
Eastern Europe5220.2%
Egypt160.0%
England2580.1%
Europe1,8390.5%
France410.0%
Germany2530.1%
Ghana900.0%
Greece440.0%
Guatemala260.0%
Guyana410.0%
Haiti130.0%
Hong Kong80.0%
Hungary210.0%
India5880.2%
Indonesia50.0%
Iraq150.0%
Ireland480.0%
Italy3230.1%
Japan1370.0%
Kazakhstan100.0%
Korea2670.1%
Latin America8170.2%
Latvia100.0%
Liberia670.0%
Mexico1970.1%
Middle Africa730.0%
Netherlands700.0%
Nicaragua220.0%
Northern Africa400.0%
Northern Europe5330.2%
Norway50.0%
Oceania270.0%
Pakistan370.0%
Peru310.0%
Philippines3140.1%
Poland820.0%
Romania910.0%
Russia1710.1%
Scotland30.0%
Sierra Leone40.0%
South Africa240.0%
South America3570.1%
South Central Asia6760.2%
South Eastern Asia6610.2%
Southern Europe3820.1%
Spain150.0%
Sweden280.0%
Syria260.0%
Taiwan1230.0%
Thailand430.0%
Trinidad and Tobago210.0%
Turkey220.0%
Ukraine430.0%
Uruguay270.0%
Venezuela830.0%
Vietnam2990.1%
Western Africa1610.1%
Western Asia840.0%
Western Europe3820.1%
Zaire140.0%
Zimbabwe150.0%
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Sex and Age in Westmoreland County

Sex and Age in Westmoreland County

The most populous age groups in Westmoreland County are 55 to 59 Years (14,178 | 8.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (15,305 | 8.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Westmoreland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,836 (4.5%)7,517 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years8,910 (5.1%)8,826 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years9,831 (5.6%)9,283 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years10,486 (6.0%)9,543 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Years9,670 (5.5%)9,053 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years9,799 (5.6%)9,085 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years9,716 (5.6%)9,235 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years11,082 (6.3%)9,760 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years9,165 (5.2%)9,635 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years10,775 (6.1%)10,574 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years12,551 (7.2%)12,411 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years14,178 (8.1%)13,321 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years13,995 (8.0%)15,305 (8.5%)
65 to 69 Years12,555 (7.2%)13,865 (7.7%)
70 to 74 Years10,296 (5.9%)10,985 (6.1%)
75 to 79 Years6,291 (3.6%)7,627 (4.3%)
80 to 84 Years3,731 (2.1%)5,785 (3.2%)
85 Years and over4,214 (2.4%)7,523 (4.2%)
Total175,081 (100.0%)179,333 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Westmoreland County

Median Family Size in Westmoreland County

The median family size in Westmoreland County is 2.84 persons per family, with married-couple families (76,786 | 79.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.9 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,989 | 6.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.53 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Westmoreland County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple76,786 (79.5%)2.90
Single Male/Father5,989 (6.2%)2.53
Single Female/Mother13,749 (14.2%)2.64
Total Families96,524 (100.0%)2.84

Median Household Size in Westmoreland County

The median household size in Westmoreland County is 2.26 persons per household, with married-couple households (76,786 | 50.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.92 persons per household. non-family households (56,713 | 37.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Westmoreland County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple76,786 (50.1%)2.92
Single Male/Father5,989 (3.9%)2.89
Single Female/Mother13,749 (9.0%)2.83
Non-family56,713 (37.0%)1.17
Total Households153,237 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Westmoreland County

Out of a total of 153,237 households in Westmoreland County, 96,524 (63.0%) are family households, while 56,713 (37.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 50,468, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 48,600.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Westmoreland County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-48,600 (31.7%)
2-Person Households50,468 (32.9%)7,377 (4.8%)
3-Person Households21,116 (13.8%)492 (0.3%)
4-Person Households16,090 (10.5%)165 (0.1%)
5-Person Households6,147 (4.0%)71 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,032 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households671 (0.4%)8 (0.0%)
Total96,524 (63.0%)56,713 (37.0%)

Female Fertility in Westmoreland County

Fertility by Age in Westmoreland County

Average fertility rate in Westmoreland County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Westmoreland County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years103 (2.8%)11.0
20 to 34 years2,837 (77.2%)104.0
35 to 50 years734 (20.0%)23.0
Total3,674 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Westmoreland County

68.7% of women with births (3,674) in Westmoreland County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 97.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 5.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Westmoreland County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years3 (2.9%)100 (97.1%)
20 to 34 years1,824 (64.3%)1,013 (35.7%)
35 to 50 years697 (95.0%)37 (5.0%)
Total2,524 (68.7%)1,150 (31.3%)

Fertility by Education in Westmoreland County

Average fertility rate in Westmoreland County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 72.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Westmoreland County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School184 (5.0%)21.0
High School Diploma837 (22.8%)61.0
College or Associate's Degree1,131 (30.8%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree859 (23.4%)55.0
Graduate Degree663 (18.0%)72.0
Total3,674 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Westmoreland County

31.3% of women with births in Westmoreland County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 83.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Westmoreland County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School31 (16.9%)153 (83.2%)
High School Diploma323 (38.6%)514 (61.4%)
College or Associate's Degree763 (67.5%)368 (32.5%)
Bachelor's Degree743 (86.5%)116 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree663 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,524 (68.7%)1,150 (31.3%)

Income in Westmoreland County

Income Overview in Westmoreland County

Per Capita Income in Westmoreland County is $40,193, while median incomes of families and households are $91,249 and $69,454 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income354,414$40,193
Median Family Income96,524$91,249
Mean Family Income96,524$112,078
Median Household Income153,237$69,454
Mean Household Income153,237$91,343
Income Deficit96,524$11,159
Wage / Income Gap (%)354,41435.93%
Wage / Income Gap ($)354,41464.07¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index354,4140.45

Earnings by Sex in Westmoreland County

Average Earnings in Westmoreland County are $42,944, $52,439 for men and $33,596 for women, a difference of 35.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Westmoreland County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male100,985 (53.3%)$52,439
Female88,434 (46.7%)$33,596
Total189,419 (100.0%)$42,944

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Westmoreland County

The most common earnings brackets in Westmoreland County are $100,000+ for men (17,363 | 17.2%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (7,236 | 8.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Westmoreland County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,420 (4.4%)5,683 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,244 (3.2%)3,870 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,137 (3.1%)4,034 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,992 (2.0%)2,687 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,361 (2.3%)3,134 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,878 (1.9%)3,117 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,846 (1.8%)3,040 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,711 (1.7%)2,121 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,699 (1.7%)2,729 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,767 (1.8%)3,470 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,512 (4.5%)6,086 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,343 (4.3%)6,285 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,333 (4.3%)5,153 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,834 (4.8%)4,270 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,852 (5.8%)4,466 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,710 (4.7%)3,819 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9999,457 (9.4%)6,542 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,328 (7.3%)4,492 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,198 (14.1%)7,236 (8.2%)
$100,000+17,363 (17.2%)6,200 (7.0%)
Total100,985 (100.0%)88,434 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Westmoreland County

Average earnings in Westmoreland County are $58,451 for men and $37,940 for women, a difference of 35.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,011, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,009. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,460, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,301.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Westmoreland County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,009$18,301
High School Diploma$47,832$26,878
College or Associate's Degree$57,950$34,192
Bachelor's Degree$77,885$49,884
Graduate Degree$91,011$69,460
Total$58,451$37,940

Family Income in Westmoreland County

Family Income Brackets in Westmoreland County

According to the Westmoreland County family income data, there are 21,911 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,448 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Westmoreland County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,2202.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,4481.5%
$15,000 to $24,9993,8614.0%
$25,000 to $34,9994,8265.0%
$35,000 to $49,9999,1709.5%
$50,000 to $74,99916,21616.8%
$75,000 to $99,99915,73316.3%
$100,000 to $149,99921,91122.7%
$150,000 to $199,99910,81111.2%
$200,000+10,42510.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Westmoreland County

5-person families (5,737 | 5.9%) account for the highest median family income in Westmoreland County with $128,446 per family, while 2-person families (52,765 | 54.7%) have the highest median income of $38,040 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Westmoreland County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families52,765 (54.7%)$76,081
3-Person Families20,682 (21.4%)$102,070
4-Person Families15,011 (15.5%)$125,636
5-Person Families5,737 (5.9%)$128,446
6-Person Families1,812 (1.9%)$107,857
7+ Person Families517 (0.5%)$81,845
Total96,524 (100.0%)$91,249

Family Income by Number of Earners in Westmoreland County

The median family income in Westmoreland County is $91,249, with families comprising 3+ earners (11,222) having the highest median family income of $143,402, while families with no earners (18,564) have the lowest median family income of $50,444, accounting for 11.6% and 19.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Westmoreland County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners18,564 (19.2%)$50,444
1 Earner27,498 (28.5%)$68,818
2 Earners39,240 (40.6%)$118,133
3+ Earners11,222 (11.6%)$143,402
Total96,524 (100.0%)$91,249

Household Income in Westmoreland County

Household Income Brackets in Westmoreland County

With 26,510 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Westmoreland County, accounting for 17.3% of all households. In contrast, only 6,129 households (4.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Westmoreland County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,5894.3%
$10,000 to $14,9996,1294.0%
$15,000 to $24,99912,8728.4%
$25,000 to $34,99912,5658.2%
$35,000 to $49,99918,08211.8%
$50,000 to $74,99925,28416.5%
$75,000 to $99,99921,30013.9%
$100,000 to $149,99926,51017.3%
$150,000 to $199,99911,9527.8%
$200,000+11,7997.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Westmoreland County

The median household income in Westmoreland County is $69,454, with the highest median household income of $85,194 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 37,934 households (24.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,594, with 3,496 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Westmoreland County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,496 (2.3%)$40,594
25 to 44 Years37,934 (24.8%)$85,194
45 to 64 Years59,319 (38.7%)$84,379
65+ Years52,488 (34.3%)$49,252
Total153,237 (100.0%)$69,454

Poverty in Westmoreland County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Westmoreland County

With 8.5% poverty level for males and 10.9% for females among the residents of Westmoreland County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,082 males (14.1%) and 402 females (22.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Westmoreland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,082 (14.1%)1,325 (17.7%)
5 Years206 (14.0%)402 (22.7%)
6 to 11 Years1,451 (13.4%)1,270 (12.2%)
12 to 14 Years500 (8.2%)700 (12.2%)
15 Years282 (11.8%)251 (13.2%)
16 and 17 Years433 (11.0%)377 (9.4%)
18 to 24 Years1,152 (9.4%)1,754 (16.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,451 (7.5%)2,618 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,575 (7.8%)1,664 (8.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,591 (6.9%)1,999 (8.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,671 (9.5%)2,961 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,366 (6.0%)1,769 (7.2%)
75 Years and over844 (6.1%)2,084 (10.5%)
Total14,604 (8.5%)19,174 (10.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Westmoreland County

According to the poverty statistics in Westmoreland County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.0% of males and 92.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Westmoreland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,587 (85.9%)6,139 (82.3%)
5 Years1,264 (86.0%)1,371 (77.3%)
6 to 11 Years9,357 (86.6%)9,102 (87.8%)
12 to 14 Years5,575 (91.8%)5,022 (87.8%)
15 Years2,109 (88.2%)1,645 (86.8%)
16 and 17 Years3,505 (89.0%)3,624 (90.6%)
18 to 24 Years11,097 (90.6%)9,169 (83.9%)
25 to 34 Years17,874 (92.5%)15,636 (85.7%)
35 to 44 Years18,533 (92.2%)17,703 (91.4%)
45 to 54 Years21,642 (93.1%)20,927 (91.3%)
55 to 64 Years25,398 (90.5%)25,490 (89.6%)
65 to 74 Years21,235 (94.0%)22,794 (92.8%)
75 Years and over12,938 (93.9%)17,781 (89.5%)
Total157,114 (91.5%)156,403 (89.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Westmoreland County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Westmoreland County show that 2.8% or 2,128 of the total 76,786 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 13.2%, comprising of 30 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.3%, which includes 1,164 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Westmoreland County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children49,653 (97.7%)1,164 (2.3%)
1 or 2 Children20,236 (97.7%)482 (2.3%)
3 or 4 Children4,571 (91.0%)452 (9.0%)
5 or more Children198 (86.8%)30 (13.2%)
Total74,658 (97.2%)2,128 (2.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Westmoreland County

According to the poverty data in Westmoreland County, 10.6% or 634 single-father households and 22.7% or 3,118 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (76.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Westmoreland County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children119 (4.0%)612 (9.7%)
1 or 2 Children437 (16.2%)1,803 (28.5%)
3 or 4 Children59 (18.9%)680 (64.5%)
5 or more Children19 (100.0%)23 (76.7%)
Total634 (10.6%)3,118 (22.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Westmoreland County

The poverty data for Westmoreland County shows that 2,128 of the married-couple family households (2.8%) and 3,752 of the single-parent households (19.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (13.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 household (85.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Westmoreland County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,164 (2.3%)731 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children482 (2.3%)2,240 (24.8%)
3 or 4 Children452 (9.0%)739 (54.1%)
5 or more Children30 (13.2%)42 (85.7%)
Total2,128 (2.8%)3,752 (19.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Westmoreland County

Employment by Class of Employer in Westmoreland County

Among the 169,014 employed individuals in Westmoreland County, private company employees (118,414 | 70.1%), not-for-profit organizations (20,267 | 12.0%), and local government employees (9,398 | 5.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Westmoreland County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees118,41470.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,2923.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8,4015.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations20,26712.0%
Local Government Employees9,3985.6%
State Government Employees4,4292.6%
Federal Government Employees2,5321.5%
Unpaid Family Workers2810.2%
Total169,014100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Westmoreland County

According to the labor force statistics for Westmoreland County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (297,917), 60.6% or 180,538 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 9,027 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.4% or 16,505 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.2% or 953 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Westmoreland County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,222 (45.9%)953 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Years14,922 (79.7%)1,164 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years16,505 (87.4%)1,040 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years16,260 (85.8%)1,057 (6.5%)
35 to 44 Years33,934 (85.6%)1,425 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years38,577 (83.3%)1,273 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years20,844 (75.8%)709 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years17,404 (59.4%)818 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years12,402 (26.0%)434 (3.5%)
75 Years and over2,497 (7.1%)87 (3.5%)
Total180,538 (60.6%)9,027 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Westmoreland County

According to labor force statistics for Westmoreland County, 79.5% of individuals (143,567) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (180,587) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 6,317 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.6% or 55,673 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.0% or 298 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Westmoreland County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,725 (54.9%)543 (8.0%)
High School Diploma39,480 (71.1%)3,443 (6.2%)
College / Associate Degree44,628 (80.5%)2,495 (4.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher55,673 (88.6%)1,759 (2.8%)
Total143,567 (79.5%)7,946 (4.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Westmoreland County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Westmoreland County are Community & Social Service (17,534 | 10.2%), Management (17,135 | 10.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (13,367 | 7.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (10,209 | 5.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (9,508 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Westmoreland County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Westmoreland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (78.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.8%), Health Technologists (77.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Westmoreland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10,453 (61.0%)6,682 (39.0%)
Business & Financial4,380 (48.7%)4,620 (51.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,258 (80.9%)1,951 (19.1%)
Computers & Mathematics3,371 (78.2%)939 (21.8%)
Architecture & Engineering4,274 (89.0%)528 (11.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science613 (55.9%)484 (44.1%)
Community & Social Service 5,722 (32.6%)11,812 (67.4%)
Education, Arts & Media1,352 (32.6%)2,793 (67.4%)
Legal Services & Support592 (42.7%)795 (57.3%)
Education Instruction & Library2,575 (27.1%)6,933 (72.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,203 (48.2%)1,291 (51.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,833 (21.2%)10,534 (78.8%)
Health Technologists2,081 (22.4%)7,199 (77.6%)
Total (Category)31,646 (47.1%)35,599 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)91,630 (53.4%)79,982 (46.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Westmoreland County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,815 | 5.1%), Healthcare Support (6,337 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,825 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (3,744 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (2,612 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Westmoreland County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Westmoreland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (88.0%), Security & Protection (80.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.9%), Personal Care & Service (77.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (67.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Westmoreland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support766 (12.1%)5,571 (87.9%)
Security & Protection2,098 (80.3%)514 (19.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention759 (69.6%)332 (30.4%)
Law Enforcement1,339 (88.0%)182 (12.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,867 (32.5%)5,948 (67.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,940 (60.9%)1,885 (39.1%)
Personal Care & Service862 (23.0%)2,882 (77.0%)
Total (Category)9,533 (36.2%)16,800 (63.8%)
Total (Overall)91,630 (53.4%)79,982 (46.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Westmoreland County are Office & Administration (18,587 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (17,253 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Westmoreland County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Westmoreland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,940 (51.8%)8,313 (48.2%)
Office & Administration4,459 (24.0%)14,128 (76.0%)
Total (Category)13,399 (37.4%)22,441 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)91,630 (53.4%)79,982 (46.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Westmoreland County are Construction & Extraction (8,875 | 5.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,320 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (355 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Westmoreland County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Westmoreland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry238 (67.0%)117 (33.0%)
Construction & Extraction8,710 (98.1%)165 (1.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,184 (97.9%)136 (2.1%)
Total (Category)15,132 (97.3%)418 (2.7%)
Total (Overall)91,630 (53.4%)79,982 (46.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Westmoreland County are Production (13,436 | 7.8%), Material Moving (6,911 | 4.0%), and Transportation (6,297 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Westmoreland County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Westmoreland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10,774 (80.2%)2,662 (19.8%)
Transportation5,633 (89.5%)664 (10.5%)
Material Moving5,513 (79.8%)1,398 (20.2%)
Total (Category)21,920 (82.3%)4,724 (17.7%)
Total (Overall)91,630 (53.4%)79,982 (46.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Westmoreland County

Employment Industries in Westmoreland County

The major employment industries in Westmoreland County include Health Care & Social Assistance (28,414 | 16.6%), Manufacturing (25,098 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (21,063 | 12.3%), Educational Services (14,346 | 8.4%), and Construction (11,397 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Westmoreland County

Employment Industries by Sex in Westmoreland County

The Westmoreland County industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (86.9%), and Utilities (84.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.2%), Educational Services (67.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (63.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Westmoreland County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting380 (63.1%)222 (36.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction786 (86.9%)119 (13.2%)
Construction10,391 (91.2%)1,006 (8.8%)
Manufacturing19,446 (77.5%)5,652 (22.5%)
Wholesale Trade3,766 (71.5%)1,500 (28.5%)
Retail Trade10,558 (50.1%)10,505 (49.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,497 (77.1%)1,634 (22.9%)
Utilities2,631 (84.9%)467 (15.1%)
Information1,208 (68.0%)569 (32.0%)
Finance & Insurance2,977 (41.0%)4,283 (59.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,397 (57.8%)1,020 (42.2%)
Professional & Scientific6,174 (58.5%)4,375 (41.5%)
Enterprise Management77 (51.7%)72 (48.3%)
Administrative & Support3,205 (59.2%)2,208 (40.8%)
Educational Services4,622 (32.2%)9,724 (67.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,188 (21.8%)22,226 (78.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,114 (49.2%)1,148 (50.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,881 (37.0%)6,615 (63.0%)
Public Administration3,064 (59.6%)2,077 (40.4%)
Total91,630 (53.4%)79,982 (46.6%)

Education in Westmoreland County

School Enrollment in Westmoreland County

The most common levels of schooling among the 69,727 students in Westmoreland County are high school (16,398 | 23.5%), middle school (15,082 | 21.6%), and elementary school (14,163 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Westmoreland County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,0485.8%
Kindergarten3,5785.1%
Elementary School14,16320.3%
Middle School15,08221.6%
High School16,39823.5%
College / Undergraduate12,79318.3%
Graduate / Professional3,6655.3%
Total69,727100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Westmoreland County

Out of a total of 69,727 students who are enrolled in schools in Westmoreland County, 13,318 (19.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 56,409 (80.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,270 (43.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11,289 (93.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Westmoreland County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,624 (56.1%)1,270 (43.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old14,556 (86.6%)2,260 (13.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds17,080 (90.7%)1,752 (9.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds11,289 (93.0%)844 (7.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,877 (67.9%)1,836 (32.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,311 (57.5%)3,189 (42.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,561 (60.3%)1,028 (39.7%)
35 Years and over2,128 (65.5%)1,122 (34.5%)
Total56,409 (80.9%)13,318 (19.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Westmoreland County

Business (16,835 | 19.0%), education (14,726 | 16.6%), science & technology (11,058 | 12.5%), engineering (7,305 | 8.3%), and arts & humanities (5,053 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 88,534 individuals in Westmoreland County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Westmoreland County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,1844.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,6175.2%
Physical & Health Sciences2,7363.1%
Psychology4,4675.1%
Social Sciences4,9075.5%
Engineering7,3058.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies3590.4%
Science & Technology11,05812.5%
Business16,83519.0%
Education14,72616.6%
Literature & Languages2,8243.2%
Liberal Arts & History3,4043.8%
Visual & Performing Arts2,8573.2%
Communications3,2023.6%
Arts & Humanities5,0535.7%
Total88,534100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Westmoreland County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Westmoreland County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Westmoreland County are males with 2 vehicles (40,727, accounting for 45.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (34,983, making up 52.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Westmoreland County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,830 (2.0%)1,638 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle14,784 (16.5%)14,950 (19.2%)
2 Vehicles40,727 (45.4%)34,983 (44.9%)
3 Vehicles21,519 (24.0%)17,363 (22.3%)
4 Vehicles7,081 (7.9%)5,933 (7.6%)
5 or more Vehicles3,786 (4.2%)2,999 (3.8%)
Total89,727 (100.0%)77,866 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Westmoreland County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Westmoreland County are 15 to 19 minutes (22,122 commuters, 14.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (19,806 commuters, 13.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (19,384 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Westmoreland County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,6963.1%
5 to 9 Minutes16,54910.9%
10 to 14 Minutes19,80613.1%
15 to 19 Minutes22,12214.6%
20 to 24 Minutes19,38412.8%
25 to 29 Minutes10,4146.9%
30 to 34 Minutes17,99311.9%
35 to 39 Minutes5,9163.9%
40 to 44 Minutes6,1694.1%
45 to 59 Minutes13,8549.1%
60 to 89 Minutes10,8227.1%
90 or more Minutes3,9292.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Westmoreland County

The most common commute times in Westmoreland County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,555 commuters, 14.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (10,567 commuters, 15.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Westmoreland County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,612 (3.2%)2,084 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes8,438 (10.3%)8,111 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes9,586 (11.7%)10,220 (14.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,555 (14.1%)10,567 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,139 (12.3%)9,245 (13.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,674 (6.9%)4,740 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes9,740 (11.9%)8,253 (11.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,105 (3.8%)2,811 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,462 (4.2%)2,707 (3.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes8,456 (10.3%)5,398 (7.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes6,866 (8.4%)3,956 (5.7%)
90 or more Minutes2,474 (3.0%)1,455 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Westmoreland County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Westmoreland County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10,681, 13.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10,310, 14.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Westmoreland County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5,376 (6.6%)2,258 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,862 (5.9%)1,833 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,208 (7.6%)2,985 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8,498 (10.3%)5,447 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM10,606 (12.9%)6,510 (9.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10,681 (13.0%)10,310 (14.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,839 (9.6%)8,744 (12.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,023 (7.3%)8,109 (11.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,649 (4.4%)4,416 (6.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,743 (4.6%)4,849 (7.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,981 (2.4%)2,677 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM952 (1.2%)970 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,923 (7.2%)5,492 (7.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,766 (7.0%)4,947 (7.1%)
Total82,107 (100.0%)69,547 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Westmoreland County

Occupancy by Ownership in Westmoreland County

Of the total 153,237 dwellings in Westmoreland County, owner-occupied units account for 119,358 (77.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 33,879 (22.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Westmoreland County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units119,35877.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units33,87922.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units153,237100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Westmoreland County

Occupancy by Household Size in Westmoreland County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household48,60031.7%
2-Person Household57,84537.8%
3-Person Household21,60814.1%
4+ Person Household25,18416.4%
Total Housing Units153,237100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Westmoreland County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Westmoreland County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household31,203 (64.2%)17,397 (35.8%)
2-Person Household48,123 (83.2%)9,722 (16.8%)
3-Person Household18,476 (85.5%)3,132 (14.5%)
4+ Person Household21,556 (85.6%)3,628 (14.4%)
Total Housing Units119,358 (77.9%)33,879 (22.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Westmoreland County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Westmoreland County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,866 (60.2%)2,554 (39.8%)
High School Diploma38,884 (74.3%)13,419 (25.7%)
College/Associate Degree34,568 (75.6%)11,148 (24.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher42,040 (86.2%)6,758 (13.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Westmoreland County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Westmoreland County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20,15413.2%
35 to 44 Years21,27613.9%
45 to 54 Years25,33416.5%
55 to 64 Years33,98522.2%
65 to 74 Years29,46319.2%
75 to 84 Years15,32410.0%
85 Years and Over7,7015.0%
Total153,237100.0%

Housing Finances in Westmoreland County

Median Income by Occupancy in Westmoreland County

Median Income by Occupancy in Westmoreland County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied119,358 (77.9%)$82,076
Renter-Occupied33,879 (22.1%)$35,960
Average153,237 (100.0%)$69,454

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Westmoreland County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Westmoreland County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,006 (1.7%)2,151 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,128 (0.9%)1,356 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,601 (2.2%)3,529 (10.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,468 (2.9%)2,766 (8.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,720 (3.1%)2,940 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9998,609 (7.2%)3,887 (11.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99912,585 (10.5%)5,550 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99919,936 (16.7%)5,417 (16.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,416 (15.4%)2,855 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99924,173 (20.3%)2,396 (7.1%)
$150,000 or more22,716 (19.0%)1,032 (3.0%)
Total119,358 (100.0%)33,879 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Westmoreland County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Westmoreland County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,808 (4.0%)2,228 (6.6%)
$300 to $49918,349 (15.4%)2,899 (8.6%)
$500 to $79927,764 (23.3%)9,357 (27.6%)
$800 to $99913,862 (11.6%)6,883 (20.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49926,378 (22.1%)6,924 (20.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,869 (11.6%)1,659 (4.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4997,572 (6.3%)452 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,174 (2.7%)20 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more3,582 (3.0%)189 (0.6%)
Total119,358 (100.0%)33,879 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Westmoreland County

Housing Structures in Westmoreland County

Housing Structures in Westmoreland County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached119,82978.2%
Single Unit, Attached7,6425.0%
2 Unit Apartments4,4342.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,7632.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,9561.9%
10 or more Apartments7,2614.7%
Mobile Home / Other7,3524.8%
Total153,237100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Westmoreland County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Westmoreland County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached107,364 (89.6%)12,465 (10.4%)
Single Unit, Attached4,857 (63.6%)2,785 (36.4%)
2 Unit Apartments662 (14.9%)3,772 (85.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments354 (9.4%)3,409 (90.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments127 (4.3%)2,829 (95.7%)
10 or more Apartments268 (3.7%)6,993 (96.3%)
Mobile Home / Other5,726 (77.9%)1,626 (22.1%)
Total119,358 (77.9%)33,879 (22.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Westmoreland County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Westmoreland County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room185 (0.2%)884 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,306 (1.1%)6,574 (19.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms25,483 (21.3%)15,724 (46.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms48,582 (40.7%)7,983 (23.6%)
8 or more Rooms43,802 (36.7%)2,714 (8.0%)
Total119,358 (100.0%)33,879 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Westmoreland County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Westmoreland County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas81,461 (68.2%)18,614 (54.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,990 (2.5%)644 (1.9%)
Electricity13,330 (11.2%)10,849 (32.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene17,790 (14.9%)2,803 (8.3%)
Coal or Coke471 (0.4%)38 (0.1%)
All other Fuels3,058 (2.6%)525 (1.5%)
No Fuel Used258 (0.2%)406 (1.2%)
Total119,358 (100.0%)33,879 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Westmoreland County

Household Vehicle Usage in Westmoreland County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,569 (3.0%)7,094 (20.9%)
1 Vehicle33,320 (27.9%)17,301 (51.1%)
2 Vehicles52,814 (44.3%)7,591 (22.4%)
3 or more Vehicles29,655 (24.8%)1,893 (5.6%)
Total119,358 (100.0%)33,879 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Westmoreland County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Westmoreland County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units54,32565,033
Median Property Value$167,500$194,400
Median Household Income$59,657$15,745
Monthly Housing Costs$547$3,472
Real Estate Taxes$2,267$1,079

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Westmoreland County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Westmoreland County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005,686 (10.5%)2,025 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9998,945 (16.5%)7,742 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99930,309 (55.8%)40,300 (62.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,763 (12.4%)11,550 (17.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,716 (3.2%)2,328 (3.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999447 (0.8%)655 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more459 (0.8%)433 (0.7%)
Total54,325 (100.0%)65,033 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Westmoreland County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Westmoreland County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,061 (3.8%)3,640 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9996,994 (12.9%)1,073 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,957 (11.0%)2,795 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,730 (14.2%)2,652 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,630 (17.7%)4,855 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,641 (14.1%)10,306 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,341 (13.5%)10,775 (16.6%)
$150,000 or more6,971 (12.8%)16,832 (25.9%)
Total54,325 (100.0%)65,033 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Westmoreland County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Westmoreland County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x21,466 (39.5%)100,158 (154.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x10,524 (19.4%)33,069 (50.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x5,849 (10.8%)14,655 (22.5%)
4.0x or more15,888 (29.2%)7,030 (10.8%)
Total54,325 (100.0%)65,033 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Westmoreland County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Westmoreland County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8006,666 (12.3%)209 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49910,185 (18.8%)3,542 (5.4%)
$800 to $1,49936,480 (67.1%)11,340 (17.4%)
Total54,325 (100.0%)65,033 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Westmoreland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Westmoreland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Westmoreland County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years18,350 (98.6%)265 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years49,039 (98.4%)790 (1.6%)
19 to 25 Years24,306 (93.7%)1,643 (6.3%)
26 to 34 Years31,680 (93.4%)2,242 (6.6%)
35 to 44 Years37,573 (95.2%)1,890 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years43,956 (95.2%)2,195 (4.8%)
55 to 64 Years54,269 (96.0%)2,251 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years47,125 (99.9%)39 (0.1%)
75 Years and older33,610 (99.9%)37 (0.1%)
Total339,908 (96.8%)11,352 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Westmoreland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Westmoreland County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born18,350 (98.6%)265 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen49,039 (98.4%)790 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen24,306 (93.7%)1,643 (6.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Westmoreland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Westmoreland County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00036,357 (95.5%)1,727 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99949,718 (94.4%)2,971 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99951,693 (96.2%)2,036 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99950,345 (96.7%)1,733 (3.3%)
$100,000 and over147,492 (98.3%)2,591 (1.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Westmoreland County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Westmoreland County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,283 (39.1%)12,623 (67.8%)
6 to 18 Years16,446 (33.0%)36,447 (73.1%)
19 to 25 Years4,854 (18.7%)20,501 (79.0%)
25 to 34 Years7,507 (22.1%)25,391 (74.9%)
35 to 44 Years7,606 (19.3%)31,835 (80.7%)
45 to 54 Years7,151 (15.5%)38,478 (83.4%)
55 to 64 Years11,612 (20.5%)45,457 (80.4%)
65 to 74 Years45,258 (96.0%)30,970 (65.7%)
75 Years and over33,361 (99.2%)23,916 (71.1%)
Total141,078 (40.2%)265,618 (75.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Westmoreland County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Westmoreland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,774 (7.1%)1,407 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years3,198 (9.7%)2,601 (8.4%)
35 to 64 Years9,901 (13.9%)9,948 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years4,542 (20.1%)4,914 (20.0%)
75 Years and over5,992 (43.5%)9,141 (46.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Westmoreland County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Westmoreland County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years50 (0.2%)146 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years354 (1.1%)127 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,260 (4.6%)1,703 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,185 (9.7%)1,450 (5.9%)
75 Years and over3,118 (22.6%)3,531 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Westmoreland County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years217 (0.9%)101 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years461 (1.4%)345 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,377 (1.9%)1,653 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years464 (2.1%)797 (3.2%)
75 Years and over672 (4.9%)1,543 (7.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Westmoreland County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,651 (6.6%)1,055 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,231 (6.8%)1,766 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,693 (5.2%)4,140 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years710 (3.1%)722 (2.9%)
75 Years and over1,226 (8.9%)2,172 (10.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Westmoreland County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years80 (0.3%)182 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years425 (1.3%)447 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,492 (6.3%)5,128 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,188 (9.7%)3,120 (12.7%)
75 Years and over3,468 (25.2%)6,199 (31.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Westmoreland County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years204 (0.8%)269 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years267 (0.8%)82 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,484 (2.1%)1,467 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years740 (3.3%)649 (2.6%)
75 Years and over1,330 (9.7%)2,178 (11.0%)

Technology Access in Westmoreland County

Computing Device Access in Westmoreland County

Computing Device Access in Westmoreland County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop116,89576.3%
Smartphone123,86180.8%
Tablet92,68560.5%
No Computing Device14,9559.8%
Total153,237100.0%

Internet Access in Westmoreland County

Internet Access in Westmoreland County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet5100.3%
Broadband Home112,80973.6%
Cellular Data Only14,8039.7%
Satellite Internet5,5883.6%
No Internet21,16413.8%
Total153,237100.0%

Westmoreland County Summary

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania is located in the southwestern corner of the state, and is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is bordered by Allegheny, Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana, and Washington counties. The county seat is Greensburg, and the county has a population of 365,169 as of the 2010 census.

History

Westmoreland County was formed in 1773 from part of Bedford County. It was named after Westmorland, a county in England. The county was originally part of the disputed territory that was claimed by both Pennsylvania and Virginia. The dispute was settled in 1780, when the two states agreed to divide the land along the Mason-Dixon Line.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Shawnee, Delaware, and Iroquois. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 17th century. The county was an important center of the iron and steel industry in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Geography

Westmoreland County is located in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania. It is bordered by Allegheny, Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana, and Washington counties. The county has a total area of 891 square miles, of which 887 square miles is land and 4 square miles is water.
The county is located in the Allegheny Plateau region of Pennsylvania. The terrain is mostly hilly, with some flat areas in the valleys. The highest point in the county is Chestnut Ridge, which has an elevation of 2,845 feet.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Allegheny, Kiskiminetas, Loyalhanna, and Youghiogheny. The county also contains several lakes, including Donegal, Loyalhanna, and Twin Lakes.

Economy

Westmoreland County has a diverse economy. The county is home to several large employers, including Excela Health, Westmoreland County Community College, and Westmoreland County Courthouse. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Alcoa, Armstrong World Industries, and Westinghouse Electric.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Westmoreland County Historical Society, the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, and the Westmoreland County Fair.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Westmoreland County had a population of 365,169. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 2.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the county was $22,945. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Westmoreland County?
Total Population of Westmoreland County is 354,414.
What is the Total Male Population of Westmoreland County?
Total Male Population of Westmoreland County is 175,081.
What is the Total Female Population of Westmoreland County?
Total Female Population of Westmoreland County is 179,333.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Westmoreland County?
There are 97.63 Males per 100 Females in Westmoreland County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Westmoreland County?
There are 102.43 Females per 100 Males in Westmoreland County.
What is the Median Population Age in Westmoreland County?
Median Population Age in Westmoreland County is 47.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Westmoreland County
Average Family Size in Westmoreland County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Westmoreland County
Average Household Size in Westmoreland County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Westmoreland County?
Per Capita income in Westmoreland County is $40,193.
What is the Median Family Income in Westmoreland County?
Median Family Income in Westmoreland County is $91,249.
What is the Median Household income in Westmoreland County?
Median Household Income in Westmoreland County is $69,454.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Westmoreland County?
Income or Wage Gap in Westmoreland County is 35.9%.
Women in Westmoreland County earn 64.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Westmoreland County?
Family Income Deficit in Westmoreland County is $11,159.
Families that are below poverty line in Westmoreland County earn $11,159 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Westmoreland County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Westmoreland County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Westmoreland County?
There are 180,538 People in the Labor Forcein in Westmoreland County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Westmoreland County?
60.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Westmoreland County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Westmoreland County?
Unemployment Rate in Westmoreland County is 5.0%.