Indiana County, PA

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2020 Population

84,463

0.669% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

40.2

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

15.2%

6.77% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$49,270

0.101% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$124,100

2.48% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

36,594

2.21% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Indiana County, PA had a population of 84.5k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $49,270. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Indiana County, PA declined from 85,032 to 84,463, a −0.669% decrease and its median household income declined from $49,320 to $49,270, a −0.101% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Indiana County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.06%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.928%), and White (Hispanic) (0.834%).

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.

98.7% 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 (2,956 degrees awarded in 2020) and Indiana County Technology Center (33 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Indiana County, PA was $124,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Indiana County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 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.

Population & Diversity

Indiana County, PA is home to a population of 84.5k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2018, 1.65% of Indiana County, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.42k people).

In 2020, there were 42.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.8k people) in Indiana County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.84k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.74k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.7% of Indiana County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Indiana County, PA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
78.8k ± 423
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.84k ± 195
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.74k ± 436

1.34%

Hispanic Population

1.13k people

1.34% of the people in Indiana County, PA are hispanic (1.13k 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
92,750 ± 7,450 people
Dominican Republic
72,397 ± 6,587 people
China
65,642 ± 6,274 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 92,750 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 72,397 and China with 65,642.

Foreign-Born Population

1.65%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.42k people

1.78%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.54k people

As of 2018, 1.65% of Indiana County, PA residents (1.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Indiana County, PA was 1.78%, 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
2,038 ± 246
Gulf War (2001-)
740 ± 142
Gulf War (1990s)
735 ± 197

Indiana County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.75 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Indiana County, PA employs 36.6k people. The largest industries in Indiana County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,559 people), Retail Trade (5,235 people), and Educational Services (4,541 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($82,625), Utilities ($76,050), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,952).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,196. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

36.6k

2020 Value

± 1,260

−2.21%

1 Year decline

± 4.73%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Indiana County, PA declined at a rate of −2.21%, from 37.4k employees to 36.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Indiana County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,285 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,431 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,867 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Indiana County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

36.6k

2020 Value

± 1,260

−2.21%

1 Year decline

± 4.73%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Indiana County, PA declined at a rate of −2.21%, from 37.4k employees to 36.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Indiana County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,559 people), Retail Trade (5,235 people), and Educational Services (4,541 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

$41,084

Median earning men ± $1,327

$22,343

Median earning women ± $1,479

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,646), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,307), and Public Administration ($54,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($37,153), Manufacturing ($35,357), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($33,894).

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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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 ($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

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 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.

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

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 Indiana County, PA awarded 2,989 degrees. The student population of Indiana County, PA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,959 male students and 6,196 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Indiana County, PA are White (2,262 and 82.5%), followed by Black or African American (207 and 7.55%), Hispanic or Latino (114 and 4.16%), and Two or More Races (75 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in Indiana County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (2,956 and 98.9%) and Indiana County Technology Center (33 and 1.1%).

The most popular majors in Indiana County, PA are General Business Administration & Management (314 and 10.5%), Criminology (171 and 5.72%), and General Health & Physical Education (154 and 5.15%).

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 2020 in Indiana County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 10,155 (39% men and 61% 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 2020 there were 10,155 students enrolled in Indiana County, PA, 39% men and 61% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,501 records, of which 61.6% were women and 38.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
119 degree-majors awarded
Criminology
148 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
135 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Indiana County, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 119 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
2,956 degrees awarded
Indiana County Technology Center
33 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus with 2,956 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,215 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Indiana County, PA, which is 0.685 times less than the 1,774 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 2,262 degrees mean that there were 10.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 207 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 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,574) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.658% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.701% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.89M), 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 $124,100 in 2020, which is 0.54 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $121,100 to $124,100, a 2.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Indiana County, PA is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Indiana County, PA have an average commute time of 24.1 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 $49,270. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Indiana County, PA was Census Tract 9612 with a value of $71,111, followed by Census Tract 9608 and Census Tract 9615, with respective values of $70,133 and $60,491.

In 2021, 15.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Indiana County, PA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.0949%.

Housing

Property

$124,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,492

$23,720

Median Property Taxes

±$878

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

70.1%

Homeownership

2020

60.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.1% of the housing units in Indiana County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

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 9612
Census Tract 9608
Census Tract 9615

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Indiana County, PA was Census Tract 9612 with a value of $71,111, followed by Census Tract 9608 and Census Tract 9615, with respective values of $70,133 and $60,491.

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.

$49,270

Median Household Income

± $1,715

33.9k

Number of Households

± 1,200

In 2020, the median household income of the 33.9k households in Indiana County, PA declined from $49,270 from the previous year's value of $49,320.

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.

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2020, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.614% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (78.7%)
Carpooled (8.88%)
Walked (6.17%)

In 2020, 78.7% of workers in Indiana County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.88%) and those who walked to work (6.17%).

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

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Indiana County, PA have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.21% 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 2021, 15.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Indiana County, PA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.0949%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Indiana County, PA (12k out of 79k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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 2021, 19.3% of the children was living in poverty in Indiana County, PA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.5%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 284 in Indiana County, PA. From 2014 to 2021, 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

92.6% of the population of Indiana County, PA has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.13% 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 Indiana County, PA see 1837 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year (1808 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2473 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 289 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

1,837 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana County, PA

Primary care physicians in Indiana County, PA see an average of 1,837 patients per year. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year (1,808 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.

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 20.8% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.44%

Uninsured

48.5%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.13%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Indiana County, PA declined by 1.66% from 7.57% to 7.44%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 39 in Indiana County, PA.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 27.4% in Indiana County, PA.

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

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