Indiana County, PA

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2021 Population

83,620

0.998% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.1

0.249% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.5%

11.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,546

6.65% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$124,400

0.242% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

36,495

0.271% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Indiana County, PA had a population of 83.6k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $52,546. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Indiana County, PA declined from 84,463 to 83,620, a −0.998% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,270 to $52,546, a 6.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Indiana County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.14%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.987%), and White (Hispanic) (0.677%).

None of the households in Indiana County, 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.

98.8% of the residents in Indiana County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Indiana County, PA are Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (2,714 degrees awarded in 2021), Indiana County Technology Center (59 degrees), and The Rapha School (18 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Indiana County, PA was $124,400, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in Indiana County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Indiana County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Indiana County, PA borders Armstrong County, PA, Cambria County, PA, Clearfield County, PA, Jefferson County, PA, and Westmoreland County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Indiana County, PA is home to a population of 83.6k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.75% of Indiana County, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.46k people).

In 2021, there were 40.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.7k people) in Indiana County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.93k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.79k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Indiana County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Indiana County, PA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Indiana County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
77.7k ± 408
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.93k ± 472
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.79k ± 223

1.41%

Hispanic Population

1.18k people

1.41% of the people in Indiana County, PA are hispanic (1.18k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
98,153 ± 7,663 people
Dominican Republic
81,192 ± 6,974 people
China
66,978 ± 6,337 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 98,153 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 81,192 and China with 66,978.

Foreign-Born Population

1.75%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.46k people

1.83%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.54k people

As of 2021, 1.75% of Indiana County, PA residents (1.46k 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 Indiana County, PA was 1.83%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,115 ± 260
Gulf War (2001-)
859 ± 170
Gulf War (1990s)
671 ± 196

Indiana County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Indiana County, PA employs 36.5k people. The largest industries in Indiana County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,604 people), Retail Trade (5,561 people), and Educational Services (4,510 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($86,786), Utilities ($79,674), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,125).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,734. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

36.5k

2021 Value

± 1,280

−0.271%

1 Year decline

± 4.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Indiana County, PA declined at a rate of −0.271%, from 36.6k employees to 36.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Indiana County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,078 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,653 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,875 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Indiana County, 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

36.5k

2021 Value

± 1,280

−0.271%

1 Year decline

± 4.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Indiana County, PA declined at a rate of −0.271%, from 36.6k employees to 36.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Indiana County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,604 people), Retail Trade (5,561 people), and Educational Services (4,510 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Indiana County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Indiana County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,898

Median earning men ± $1,174

$23,953

Median earning women ± $1,685

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($69,038), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,938), and Public Administration ($52,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($48,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,474), and Public Administration ($39,273).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

823
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
406
Manufacturing
387
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$408k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$377k
Manufacturing
$306k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Indiana County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 68.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.7%), 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana County, PA 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 Indiana County, PA awarded 2,791 degrees. The student population of Indiana County, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,621 male students and 5,798 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Indiana County, PA are White (2,151 and 81%), followed by Black or African American (226 and 8.51%), Two or More Races (88 and 3.31%), and Hispanic or Latino (87 and 3.27%).

The largest universities in Indiana County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (2,714 and 97.2%), Indiana County Technology Center (59 and 2.11%), and The Rapha School (18 and 0.645%).

The most popular majors in Indiana County, PA are General Business Administration & Management (231 and 8.28%), Criminology (190 and 6.81%), and Registered Nursing (166 and 5.95%).

The median tuition cost in Indiana County, PA for a public four year colleges is $9,570 for in-state students and $13,890 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Indiana County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,419 (38.4% men and 61.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,419 students enrolled in Indiana County, PA, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,965 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
105 degrees awarded
Criminology
164 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
154 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Indiana County, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Indiana County, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
2,714 degrees awarded
Indiana County Technology Center
59 degrees awarded
The Rapha School
18 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus with 2,714 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,062 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Indiana County, PA, which is 0.614 times less than the 1,729 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 2,151 degrees mean that there were 9.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 226 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

Public, 4-year or above ($9,570) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,574) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) 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

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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 Indiana County, PA was $124,400 in 2021, which is 0.508 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $124,100 to $124,400, a 0.242% increase. The homeownership rate in Indiana County, PA is 71%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Indiana County, PA have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Indiana County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Indiana County, PA is $52,546. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Indiana County, PA was Census Tract 9608 with a value of $73,496, followed by Census Tract 9612 and Census Tract 9618, with respective values of $66,058 and $64,559.

In 2022, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Indiana County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.637%.

Housing

Property

$124,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,479

$23,032

Median Property Taxes

±$876

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 Indiana County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

71%

Homeownership

2021

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71% of the housing units in Indiana County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Indiana County, 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 9608
Census Tract 9612
Census Tract 9618

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Indiana County, PA was Census Tract 9608 with a value of $73,496, followed by Census Tract 9612 and Census Tract 9618, with respective values of $66,058 and $64,559.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Indiana County, 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.

$52,546

Median Household Income

± $1,884

32.4k

Number of Households

± 1,133

In 2021, the median household income of the 32.4k households in Indiana County, PA grew to $52,546 from the previous year's value of $49,270.

The following chart displays the households in Indiana County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Indiana County, 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 (76.9%)
Carpooled (9.5%)
Worked At Home (6.18%)

In 2021, 76.9% of workers in Indiana County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.5%) and those who worked at home (6.18%).

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

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Indiana County, PA have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.11% of the workforce in Indiana County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Indiana County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.637%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Indiana County, PA (10.5k out of 78.2k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.7% of the children was living in poverty in Indiana County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 284 in Indiana County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 30 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.9% of the population of Indiana County, PA has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana County, PA see 1955 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.42% increase from the previous year (1837 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2390 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 271 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,955 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana County, PA

Primary care physicians in Indiana County, PA see an average of 1,955 patients per year. This represents a 6.42% increase from the previous year (1,837 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.12%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Indiana County, PA declined by 4.41% from 7.44% to 7.12%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.7 in Indiana County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Indiana County, PA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.8% in Indiana County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Indiana County, PA.

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