CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8042
Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County · 3,825 residents · 0.818 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Westmoreland County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 8042 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,447. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $174,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,825
+5%since 2020
from 3,657 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,676 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 4,471 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+6%since 2020
from 41.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,447
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,824 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,966
+43%since 2020
from $30,094 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−2%since 2020
from 0.416 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16%
Public administration13.5%
Information12.2%
Retail trade6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
Construction0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$174,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $142,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $791 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−17%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(3,358)
Black4.5%(165)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(49)
Asian1%(37)
Other1.3%(48)
Diversity Score19.3%(706)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,544)
Black5%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian1.3%(50)
Other0.8%(30)
Diversity Score17.4%(664)
Diversity Score
17
−10%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.7 min
−1%since 2020
from 25.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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
11.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
49.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 3,825 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 $76,447 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 $174,700, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.6% 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 12.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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