Trafford, PA

Census Place

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2021 Population

3,291

7.65% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.6

2.77% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

5.07%

38.2% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,746

17.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$117,500

1.64% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Trafford, PA had a population of 3.29k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $52,746. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Trafford, PA grew from 3,057 to 3,291, a 7.65% increase and its median household income grew from $45,036 to $52,746, a 17.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Trafford, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0.486%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.425%).

None of the households in Trafford, 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.

100% of the residents in Trafford, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Trafford, PA was $117,500, and the homeownership rate was 66.1%.

Most people in Trafford, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Trafford, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Trafford, PA is home to a population of 3.29k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.52% of Trafford, PA residents were born outside of the country (116 people).

In 2021, there were 28.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.07k people) in Trafford, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 107 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 66 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Trafford, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Trafford, PA was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Trafford, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Trafford, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.07k ± 141
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
107 ± 86
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
66 ± 55.1

0.608%

Hispanic Population

20 people

0.608% of the people in Trafford, PA are hispanic (20 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

3.52%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

116 people

1.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

32 people

As of 2021, 3.52% of Trafford, PA residents (116 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 Trafford, PA was 1.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
65 ± 43
Gulf War (2001-)
32 ± 40
World War II
27 ± 31

Trafford, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Trafford, PA employs 1.52k people. The largest industries in Trafford, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (249 people), Manufacturing (218 people), and Educational Services (197 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($92,083), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,917), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,444).

Employment

Occupations

1.52k

2021 Value

± 285

9.27%

1 Year growth

± 24.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Trafford, PA grew at a rate of 9.27%, from 1.39k employees to 1.52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Trafford, PA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (185 people), Production Occupations (138 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (128 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Trafford, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.52k

2021 Value

± 285

9.27%

1 Year growth

± 24.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Trafford, PA grew at a rate of 9.27%, from 1.39k employees to 1.52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Trafford, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (249 people), Manufacturing (218 people), and Educational Services (197 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Trafford, PA, though some of these residents may live in Trafford, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,440

Median earning men ± $6,255

$27,167

Median earning women ± $15,551

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,438), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,729), and Construction ($43,182).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,732), Manufacturing ($48,542), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,341).

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 Trafford, 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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.

Educational Attainment

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Race

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Trafford, PA was $117,500 in 2021, which is 0.48 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $115,600 to $117,500, a 1.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Trafford, PA is 66.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Trafford, PA have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Trafford, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Trafford, PA is $52,746. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Trafford, PA was Census Tract 5214.02 with a value of $101,161, followed by Census Tract 5644 and Census Tract 8022, with respective values of $55,732 and $52,910.

Property

$117,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,111

$947

Median Property Taxes

±$171

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 Trafford, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.1%

Homeownership

2021

58.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.1% of the housing units in Trafford, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Trafford, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5214.02
Census Tract 5644
Census Tract 8022

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Trafford, PA was Census Tract 5214.02 with a value of $101,161, followed by Census Tract 5644 and Census Tract 8022, with respective values of $55,732 and $52,910.

The following map shows all of the places in Trafford, 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.

$52,746

Median Household Income

± $12,647

1.43k

Number of Households

± 271

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.43k households in Trafford, PA grew to $52,746 from the previous year's value of $45,036.

The following chart displays the households in Trafford, 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 $20k - $25k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Trafford, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.4%)
Worked At Home (7.67%)
Carpooled (5.33%)

In 2021, 84.4% of workers in Trafford, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.67%) and those who carpooled to work (5.33%).

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

29.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Trafford, PA have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.26% of the workforce in Trafford, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Trafford, PA (167 out of 3.29k 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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

97.7% of the population of Trafford, PA has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Westmoreland County, PA see 1327 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.45% increase from the previous year (1308 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1496 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 552 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,327 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Westmoreland County, PA

Primary care physicians in Westmoreland County, PA see an average of 1,327 patients per year. This represents a 1.45% increase from the previous year (1,308 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.28%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

1.12%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Trafford, PA grew by 111% from 1.08% to 2.28%.

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