Norristown, PA

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2021 Population
35,607
3.53% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
33.6
2.13% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
17.1%
1.57% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$55,354
1.74% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$168,100
5.79% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Norristown, PA had a population of 35.6k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $55,354. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Norristown, PA grew from 34,392 to 35,607, a 3.53% increase and its median household income grew from $54,409 to $55,354, a 1.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norristown, PA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (33.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (28.8%), White (Hispanic) (10.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.92%), and Other (Hispanic) (7.21%).

None of the households in Norristown, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.5% of the residents in Norristown, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norristown, PA are Premier Barber Institute (40 degrees awarded in 2021) and Professional Academy of Cosmetology (13 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Norristown, PA was $168,100, and the homeownership rate was 41.7%.

Most people in Norristown, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Norristown, PA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Norristown, PA is home to a population of 35.6k people, from which 88.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.2% of Norristown, PA residents were born outside of the country (6.14k people).

In 2021, there were 1.16 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.9k people) in Norristown, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.88k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

88.5%
2021 Citizenship
87.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.5% of Norristown, PA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Norristown, PA was 87.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norristown, PA
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    11.9k ± 1.17k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    10.2k ± 992
  3. White (Hispanic)
    3.88k ± 937
26.1%
Hispanic Population
9.3k people

In 2021, there were 1.16 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.9k people) in Norristown, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.88k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

26.1% of the people in Norristown, PA are hispanic (9.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Norristown, PA as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

17.2%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
6.14k people
19.6%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
6.75k people

As of 2021, 17.2% of Norristown, PA residents (6.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Norristown, PA was 19.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    298 ± 164
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    228 ± 128
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    142 ± 93

Norristown, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Norristown, PA employs 18.1k people. The largest industries in Norristown, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,997 people), Retail Trade (2,679 people), and Manufacturing (1,956 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,341), Finance & Insurance ($57,460), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,833).

Occupations

18.1k
2021 Value
± 1,254
2.96%
1 Year growth
± 9.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norristown, PA grew at a rate of 2.96%, from 17.5k employees to 18.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norristown, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,168 people), Management Occupations (1,721 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,581 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norristown, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

18.1k
2021 Value
± 1,254
2.96%
1 Year growth
± 9.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norristown, PA grew at a rate of 2.96%, from 17.5k employees to 18.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norristown, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,997 people), Retail Trade (2,679 people), and Manufacturing (1,956 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norristown, PA, though some of these residents may live in Norristown, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$37,576
Median earning men ± $3,713
$31,278
Median earning women ± $3,753

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($50,924), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,144), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,622).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,727), Information ($54,886), and Public Administration ($53,099).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $110B
  2. $76.1B
  3. $43.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B
2020 Value in Pennsylvania
$1.46T
Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $73.7B
  2. $72.6B
  3. $36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Norristown, PA awarded 53 degrees. The student population of Norristown, PA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 43 male students and 15 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norristown, PA are Black or African American (24 and 45.3%), followed by White (16 and 30.2%), Hispanic or Latino (7 and 13.2%), and Unknown (3 and 5.66%).

The largest universities in Norristown, PA by number of degrees awarded are Premier Barber Institute (40 and 75.5%) and Professional Academy of Cosmetology (13 and 24.5%).

The most popular majors in Norristown, PA are Barbering (39 and 73.6%), Hair Styling & Design (6 and 11.3%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (6 and 11.3%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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The median property value in Norristown, PA was $168,100 in 2021, which is 0.686 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $158,900 to $168,100, a 5.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Norristown, PA is 41.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Norristown, PA have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norristown, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Norristown, PA is $55,354. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Norristown, PA was Census Tract 2036.02 with a value of $81,354, followed by Census Tract 2038.03 and Census Tract 2038.01, with respective values of $65,043 and $55,424.

Property

$168,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,926
$5,594
Median Property Taxes
±$562

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Norristown, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Norristown, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

41.7%
Homeownership
2021
60.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 41.7% of the housing units in Norristown, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 2036.02
  2. Census Tract 2038.03
  3. Census Tract 2038.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Norristown, PA was Census Tract 2036.02 with a value of $81,354, followed by Census Tract 2038.03 and Census Tract 2038.01, with respective values of $65,043 and $55,424.

The following map shows all of the places in Norristown, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$55,354
Median Household Income
± $6,252
13.4k
Number of Households
± 1,049

In 2021, the median household income of the 13.4k households in Norristown, PA grew to $55,354 from the previous year's value of $54,409.

The following chart displays the households in Norristown, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Norristown, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (66.1%)
  2. Carpooled (13.1%)
  3. Public Transit (7.7%)

In 2021, 66.1% of workers in Norristown, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

26.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norristown, PA have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.63% of the workforce in Norristown, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Norristown, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Norristown, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norristown, PA (6.02k out of 35.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norristown, PA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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88.1% of the population of Norristown, PA has health coverage, with 42.8% on employee plans, 29% on Medicaid, 8.8% on Medicare, 7.2% on non-group plans, and 0.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, PA see 725 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.412% decrease from the previous year (728 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 916 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 261 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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725 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, PA

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, PA see an average of 725 patients per year. This represents a 0.412% decrease from the previous year (728 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montgomery County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 26% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.84% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

11.9%
Uninsured
42.8%
Employer Coverage
29%
Medicaid
8.8%
Medicare
7.2%
Non-Group
0.3%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norristown, PA declined by 7.34% from 12.9% to 11.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Norristown, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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