Poverty Rate in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
In Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 33,364 of 345,979 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania is 9.6%.
- How many people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 33,364 of 345,979 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania is 18.64% lower than the Pennsylvania average. In Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 9.6% of 345,979 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania is 23.81% lower than the US average. In Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 9.6% of 345,979 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Adamsburg, Pennsylvania 6.2% of 97 people.
- Apollo, Pennsylvania 10.6% of 1,231 people.
- Arnold, Pennsylvania 26.3% of 4,627 people.
- Arona, Pennsylvania 5.9% of 255 people.
- Avonmore, Pennsylvania 11.5% of 1,070 people.
Under 18 years
14.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
14.8% of 62 thousand people
Under 5 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
16.7% of 15 thousand people
5 to 17 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
14.3% of 48 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
14.4% of 62 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.5% of 196 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
13.8% of 60 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.1% of 137 thousand people
60 years and over
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.6% of 116 thousand people
65 years and over
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.2% of 86 thousand people
White
10.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.7% of 318 thousand people
Black or African American
15.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.5% of 9 thousand people
Two or more races
13.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
13.6% of 13 thousand people
Hispanic
18.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.9% of 6 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.6% of 316 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.4% of 260 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
27.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
27.7% of 11 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
13.1% of 93 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
7.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.4% of 70 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.8% of 86 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.3% of 181 thousand people
Employed
4.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.7% of 174 thousand people
Male
3.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.7% of 91 thousand people
Female
5.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.9% of 83 thousand people
Unemployed
20.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.6% of 7 thousand people
Male
17.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.2% of 4 thousand people
Female
26% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
26% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.1% of 290 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
2% of 125 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
12.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.7% of 64 thousand people
Did not work
18.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.6% of 101 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
22.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
22.6% of 75 thousand people
Male
20.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.9% of 36 thousand people
Female
24.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
24.3% of 39 thousand people
18 to 24 years
48.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
48.6% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
22.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
22.8% of 10 thousand people
35 to 44 years
20.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.3% of 7 thousand people
45 to 54 years
23.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
23.6% of 9 thousand people
55 to 64 years
23.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
23.4% of 13 thousand people
65 to 74 years
14.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
14.9% of 15 thousand people
75 years and over
18.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.9% of 15 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.2% of 31 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
34.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
34.6% of 13 thousand people
Did not work
35.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
35.8% of 31 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.7%
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