CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8048.04
Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County · 2,849 residents · 6.85 sq mi
Notable rankings
#53lowest low rent burden in PA#1240 US0.0%#197highest old in PA53.4 yrs#335lowest low poverty in PA3.1%#399highest WFH in PA26.4%TRACT SHAPE · Westmoreland County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 8048.04 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,450. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $258,700. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Westmoreland County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,849
−9%since 2020
from 3,116 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
416 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 455 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
+9%since 2020
from 49.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$94,450
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $93,056 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,788
+14%since 2020
from $45,363 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−7%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
Retail trade13.6%
Finance & insurance9.8%
Other services8.8%
Public administration6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
Education & health services4.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$258,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $258,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
2.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−88.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−1%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(3,076)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(40)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,764)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other2.2%(62)
Diversity Score7.3%(207)
Diversity Score
7
+130%since 2020
from 3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
−31%since 2020
from 32.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
51.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 2,849 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 $94,450 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 $258,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.1% 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 3.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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