CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8078
Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County · 3,663 residents · 3.933 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 8078 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $172,700. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
3,663
−2%since 2020
from 3,754 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
931 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 954 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+3%since 2020
from 46.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,406
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,324
+27%since 2020
from $30,971 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+8%since 2020
from 0.367 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
Wholesale trade8.3%
Other services4.5%
Public administration3.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Information3.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Manufacturing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$172,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $146,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $710 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−4%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(3,611)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(88)
Diversity Score9.3%(347)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,516)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(83)
Diversity Score9.7%(357)
Diversity Score
10
+5%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.3 min
+21%since 2020
from 19.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
3.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
53.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 3,663 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 $66,406 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 $172,700, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.4% 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 10.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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