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Westmoreland County

Pennsylvania · 354,663 residents · 1,027.71 sq mi
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Westmoreland County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,398. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $157,200. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
354,663
−4%since 2000
from 369,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
345 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+15%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
351K356K361K367K372K1990201020202024Westmoreland County
2024353K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,398
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,106 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,992
+78%since 2000
from $19,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(355,944)
Black2%(7,375)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1,869)
Asian0.5%(1,897)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(27,436)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(323,114)
Black2.5%(8,985)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5,230)
Asian0.9%(3,301)
Other1.9%(6,724)
Diversity Score16.7%(59,112)
Segregation Score35.8%(127,075)
Diversity Score
17
+125%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania?

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania has about 354,663 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania earns about $61,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $157,200, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania?

About 9.5% of people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15,658 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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