Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

PA · FIPS 42129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 352,500 #211 / 3,222
93th
Median Household Income $74,109 -1.4% #903 / 3,222
72th
Median Age 47.2 years +21.3% #451 / 3,222
86th
Median Home Value $203,500 -27.8% #1,367 / 3,222
58th
Median Gross Rent $879 -24.4% #1,556 / 3,222
52th
Poverty Rate 10.3% -18.5% #853 / 3,222
74th

Demographics

Westmoreland County has a population of 352,500, making it the #211 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Westmoreland County is $74,109, ranking #903 out of 3,222 counties — 1.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.

Median Household Income
$74,109 −1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #903 of 3,222
72th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,509 +5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #514 of 3,222
84th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.3% −18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #853 of 3,222
74th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.8% −9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,866 of 3,222
42th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.8% −2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #584 of 3,222
82th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.2 min +5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,009 of 3,222
69th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Westmoreland County is $203,500 (-27.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $879/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.4%.

Median Home Value
$203,500 −27.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,367 of 3,222
58th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$879 −24.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,556 of 3,222
52th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.4% +21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #889 of 3,222
72th percentile
78.4% Homeownership

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Health

97.0% of residents in Westmoreland County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.8% above the national rate.

97.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.0% +5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #77 of 3,222
98th percentile

About Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 352,500, making it the 211th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Westmoreland County is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Westmoreland County is $74,109, which ranks #903 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.

The median home value in Westmoreland County is $203,500, 27.8% below the national median. Renters in Westmoreland County pay a median gross rent of $879 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Westmoreland County, 32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.2 min.

Westmoreland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.5%).

All data for Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.