Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA

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2020 Population

170,322

0.161% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

5.48%

3.28% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$99,799

1.3% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$332,300

2.59% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

84,622

0.718% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA had a population of 170k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $99,799. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA grew from 170,049 to 170,322, a 0.161% increase and its median household income grew from $98,521 to $99,799, a 1.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.87%), and White (Hispanic) (2.8%).

11.7% of the households in Montgomery County (South Central) 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.

96.8% of the residents in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA are Arcadia University (1,271 degrees awarded in 2020), Salus University (357 degrees), and Westminster Theological Seminary (160 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA was $332,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

Most people in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA borders King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA, Norristown Borough PUMA, PA, Willow Grove, Horsham & Montgomeryville PUMA, PA, Philadelphia City (Far Northeast) PUMA, PA, Philadelphia City (Near Northeast-West) PUMA, PA, Philadelphia City (North) PUMA, PA, and Philadelphia City (Northwest) PUMA, PA.

Population & Diversity

Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 170k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.53% of Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (16.2k people).

In 2020, there were 5.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA are Spanish (4,225 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,553 households), and Korean (1,680 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

89,670

Women

52.7%

80,503

Men

47.3%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 170,173 inhabitants, with 47.3% men, and 52.7% women.

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Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

97.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.8% of Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
123k ± 1.73k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24.1k ± 1.16k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.9k ± 1.01k

4.56%

Hispanic Population

7.77k people

4.56% of the people in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA are hispanic (7.77k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Korea
1,835 ± 1,046 people
China
1,568 ± 968 people
Haiti
1,144 ± 828 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA was Korea, the natal country of 1,835 Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 1,568 and Haiti with 1,144.

Foreign-Born Population

9.53%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.2k people

9.11%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

15.5k people

As of 2020, 9.53% of Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA residents (16.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA was 9.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,225 households (2.62%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,553 households (1.58%)
Korean
1,680 households (1.04%)

11.7% of the households in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 2.62% of the households in Montgomery County (South Central) 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
2,694 ± 337
Gulf War (2001-)
1,034 ± 238
Korea
949 ± 219

Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA employs 84.6k people. The largest industries in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (6,033 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,276 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,830 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($216,626), Apparel, piece goods, & notions merchant wholesalers ($166,939), and National security & international affairs ($158,115).

Males in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,901. The income inequality in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

43,003

Women

50.8%

41,619

Men

49.2%

The workforce of Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 84,622 people, with 50.8% woman, and 49.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

84.6k

2020 Value

0.718%

1 Year growth

± 0.718%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.718%, from 84k employees to 84.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA, are Registered nurses (2,812 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,554 people), and Other managers (2,382 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montgomery County (South Central) 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

84.6k

2020 Value

0.718%

1 Year growth

± 0.718%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.718%, from 84k employees to 84.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,033 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,276 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,830 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,114

Median earning men ± $2,059

$48,103

Median earning women ± $1,521

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($89,063), Public Administration ($87,171), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,709).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($73,182), Manufacturing ($67,948), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,319).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 ($74.2B) and Electronics ($44.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$734B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

99.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% 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
$73.5B
New York
$71.1B
Ohio
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.5B, followed by New York with $71.1B and Ohio and $36.8B.

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

Civics

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 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 2020, universities in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA awarded 2,382 degrees. The student population of Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,207 male students and 5,390 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA are White (1,322 and 60%), followed by Black or African American (262 and 11.9%), Asian (251 and 11.4%), and Unknown (219 and 9.94%).

The largest universities in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Arcadia University (1,271 and 53.4%), Salus University (357 and 15%), and Westminster Theological Seminary (160 and 6.72%).

The most popular majors in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA are Physical Therapy (349 and 14.7%), Optometry (149 and 6.26%), and Physician Assistant (146 and 6.13%).

The median tuition cost in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $19,648.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.49%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 7,597 (29.1% men and 70.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 7,597 students enrolled in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA, 29.1% men and 70.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,959 records, of which 71.4% were women and 28.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Education
67 degree-majors awarded
Lay Ministry
54 degree-majors awarded
Physician Assistant
146 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA was General Education with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Arcadia University
1,271 degrees awarded
Salus University
357 degrees awarded
Westminster Theological Seminary
160 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arcadia University with 1,271 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 633 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA, which is 0.362 times less than the 1,749 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,322 degrees mean that there were 5.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 262 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,648) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($985) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,375) 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 2020, 0.389% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.369% 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 Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (40.1k), Graduate Degree (30.9k), and High School or Equivalent (25.2k).

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 Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA was $332,300 in 2020, which is 1.45 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $323,900 to $332,300, a 2.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA is 74.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 29.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA is $99,799. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $110,502, followed by King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $110,225 and $109,598.

Housing

Property

$332,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,352

$48,837

Median Property Taxes

±$1,229

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 Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.8%

Homeownership

2020

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 74.8% of the housing units in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Montgomery County (South Central) 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $110,502, followed by King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $110,225 and $109,598.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Montgomery County (South Central) 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.

$99,799

Median Household Income

± $2,826

65.3k

Number of Households

± 1,753

In 2020, the median household income of the 65.3k households in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA grew to $99,799 from the previous year's value of $98,521.

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County (South Central) 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA

0.477

2019 Wage GINI in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA

In 2020, the income inequality in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.179% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)
Public Transit (8.62%)

In 2020, 71.7% of workers in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (8.62%).

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

29.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (29.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Montgomery County (South Central) 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 Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA (9.1k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Black and Asian.

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

97% of the population of Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 63% on employee plans, 6.4% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.646% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1237 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 454 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Pennsylvania. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Pennsylvania, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1,237 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Pennsylvania across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.95%

Uninsured

63%

Employer Coverage

6.4%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

0.646%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA grew by 7.7% from 2.74% to 2.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.