CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8004
Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County · 1,444 residents · 0.558 sq mi
Notable rankings
#471lowest low income in PA$49,019TRACT SHAPE · Westmoreland County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 8004 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $187,300. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Westmoreland County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,444
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,448 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,588 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,595 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+7%since 2020
from 46.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,019
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,635 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,555
+20%since 2020
from $28,681 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+16%since 2020
from 0.353 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
Information13.6%
Other services13.5%
Wholesale trade13.3%
Public administration10.3%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$187,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $121,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $850 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+63%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,405)
Black1.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score7.3%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,278)
Black7.3%(105)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(21)
Diversity Score26.3%(380)
Diversity Score
26
+261%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.5 min
−19%since 2020
from 25.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
49.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,444 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $49,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $187,300, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 7.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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