Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 352,500 | — | #211 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,109 | -1.4% | #903 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.2 years | +21.3% | #451 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $203,500 | -27.8% | #1,367 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $879 | -24.4% | #1,556 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | -18.5% | #853 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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97.0% of residents in Westmoreland County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.8% above the national rate.
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.