CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8070
Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County · 3,087 residents · 32.54 sq mi
Notable rankings
#216lowest low rent burden in PA13.3%#268highest old in PA52.4 yrs#301lowest low broadband in PA79.8%#353lowest low density in PA94.87/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Westmoreland County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 8070 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,159. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $224,000. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Westmoreland County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,087
−7%since 2020
from 3,309 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
95 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 102 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
+2%since 2020
from 51.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,159
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,892
+49%since 2020
from $27,526 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+12%since 2020
from 0.447 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
Information7.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
Construction3.4%
Education & health services3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$224,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $199,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$877
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $698 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
−1%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(3,254)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(32)
Diversity Score4.1%(136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,970)
Black1.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(63)
Diversity Score9.2%(285)
Diversity Score
9
+125%since 2020
from 4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.8 min
−13%since 2020
from 27.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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
7.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
47.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 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 3,087 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 $54,159 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 $224,000, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.7% 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 17.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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