Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

110,127

0.653% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

44.1

0.676% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.8%

6.67% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,566

4.12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$137,200

4.18% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

48,486

0.391% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA had a population of 110k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $52,566. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA grew from 109,412 to 110,127, a 0.653% increase and its median household income grew from $50,486 to $52,566, a 4.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), White (Hispanic) (1.84%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.62%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.929%).

3.95% of the households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, 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.

99% of the residents in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury (66 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was $137,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA borders Bloomsburg Town & Berwick Borough PUMA, PA, Lycoming & Clinton Counties PUMA, PA, Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA, Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA, Hershey PUMA, PA, and Schuylkill County PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA is home to a population of 110k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.86% of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (2.05k people).

In 2021, there were 40.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (100k people) in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.49k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.03k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,696 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (813 households), and German (258 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,926

Women

49.7%

55,657

Men

50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 110,583 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
100k ± 286
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.49k ± 171
White (Hispanic)
2.03k ± 406

3.8%

Hispanic Population

4.18k people

3.8% of the people in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are hispanic (4.18k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
369 ± 471 people
Brazil
187 ± 335 people
China
158 ± 308 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 369 Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA residents, followed by Brazil with 187 and China with 158.

Foreign-Born Population

1.86%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.05k people

1.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.9k people

As of 2021, 1.86% of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA residents (2.05k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was 1.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,696 households (1.62%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
813 households (0.779%)
German
258 households (0.247%)

3.95% of the households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.62% of the households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,656 ± 252
Gulf War (1990s)
1,101 ± 238
Gulf War (2001-)
1,036 ± 213

Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA employs 48.5k people. The largest industries in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,712 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,970 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,724 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($294,885), Not specified manufacturing industries ($175,160), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($104,959).

Males in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,133. The income inequality in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,781

Women

49.2%

24,516

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA in 2020 was 48,297 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

48.5k

2021 Value

0.391%

1 Year growth

± 0.391%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.391%, from 48.3k employees to 48.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,370 people), Registered nurses (1,724 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,602 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.5k

2021 Value

0.391%

1 Year growth

± 0.391%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.391%, from 48.3k employees to 48.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,712 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,970 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,724 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,420

Median earning men ± $1,093

$30,320

Median earning women ± $932

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($67,675), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,911), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,713).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,612), Construction ($42,526), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,489).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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 Trade

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

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.

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.

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

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$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).

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA awarded 66 degrees. The student population of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 48 male students and 6 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are White (61 and 92.4%), followed by Black or African American (2 and 3.03%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 3.03%), and Two or More Races (1 and 1.52%).

The largest universities in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury (66 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA are Welding Technology (30 and 45.5%), Electrician (25 and 37.9%), and Carpenter (11 and 16.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 54 students enrolled in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, 88.9% men and 11.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 49 records, of which 10.2% were women and 89.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
30 degrees awarded
Electrician
25 degrees awarded
Carpenter
11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was Welding Technology with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

66 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury with 66 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 61 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA, which is 12.2 times more than the 5 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 61 degrees mean that there were 30.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($17,892) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($723) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,097) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.469% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.573% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (42.2k), Secondary Education (13.4k), and Some college (12.4k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was $137,200 in 2021, which is 0.56 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $131,700 to $137,200, a 4.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA is 71.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA is $52,566. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$137,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,431

$32,247

Median Property Taxes

±$985

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 Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.9%

Homeownership

2021

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.9% of the housing units in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,566

Median Household Income

± $1,428

44.9k

Number of Households

± 1,234

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.9k households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA grew to $52,566 from the previous year's value of $50,486.

The following chart displays the households in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.434

2021 Wage GINI in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA

0.429

2020 Wage GINI in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.96% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (9.23%)
Worked At Home (6.48%)

In 2021, 79.6% of workers in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.23%) and those who worked at home (6.48%).

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.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.74% of the workforce in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA (12.4k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.1% of the population of Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 17% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.882% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,222 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.86%

Uninsured

50.1%

Employer Coverage

17%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.882%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northumberland & Montour Counties PUMA, PA grew by 4.32% from 4.66% to 4.86%.

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