Butler County PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

192,637

2.54% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.3

0.23% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.78%

4.49% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$77,026

6.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$228,000

5.12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

91,152

1.41% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Butler County PUMA, PA had a population of 193k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $77,026. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Butler County PUMA, PA grew from 187,863 to 192,637, a 2.54% increase and its median household income grew from $72,577 to $77,026, a 6.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Butler County PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.34%), White (Hispanic) (1.02%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.95%).

3.08% of the households in Butler County PUMA, 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.

99% of the residents in Butler County PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Butler County PUMA, PA are Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (2,287 degrees awarded in 2021), Butler County Community College (480 degrees), and Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology (72 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Butler County PUMA, PA was $228,000, and the homeownership rate was 76.9%.

Most people in Butler County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Butler County PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Butler County PUMA, PA borders Venango, Jefferson, Clarion & Forest Counties PUMA, PA, Mercer County PUMA, PA, New Castle City PUMA, PA, Beaver County (South) PUMA, PA, Franklin Park Borough & Allison Park PUMA, PA, and Indiana & Armstrong Counties PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Butler County PUMA, PA is home to a population of 193k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.28% of Butler County PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.4k people).

In 2021, there were 50 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (181k people) in Butler County PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.62k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.59k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Butler County PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,924 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (439 households), and German (394 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,523

Women

50.1%

95,958

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 192,481 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Butler County PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Butler County PUMA, PA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butler County PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
181k ± 317
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.62k ± 351
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.59k ± 262

1.66%

Hispanic Population

3.2k people

1.66% of the people in Butler County PUMA, PA are hispanic (3.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
547 ± 573 people
China
324 ± 442 people
Italy
286 ± 415 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Butler County PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 547 Butler County PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 324 and Italy with 286.

Foreign-Born Population

2.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.4k people

2.39%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.49k people

As of 2021, 2.28% of Butler County PUMA, PA residents (4.4k 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 Butler County PUMA, PA was 2.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,924 households (1.05%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
439 households (0.24%)
German
394 households (0.215%)

3.08% of the households in Butler County PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Butler County PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.05% of the households in Butler County PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,370 ± 396
Gulf War (2001-)
1,890 ± 265
Gulf War (1990s)
1,567 ± 281

Butler County PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Butler County PUMA, PA employs 91.2k people. The largest industries in Butler County PUMA, PA are Construction (5,538 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,810 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,689 people), and the highest paying industries are Rail transportation ($159,352), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($158,670), and Air transportation ($147,348).

Males in Butler County PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,439. The income inequality in Butler County PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,439

Women

46.1%

48,449

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Butler County PUMA, PA in 2020 was 89,888 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Butler County PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

91.2k

2021 Value

1.41%

1 Year growth

± 1.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Butler County PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.41%, from 89.9k employees to 91.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butler County PUMA, PA, are Other managers (2,790 people), Registered nurses (2,659 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,608 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butler County PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

91.2k

2021 Value

1.41%

1 Year growth

± 1.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Butler County PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.41%, from 89.9k employees to 91.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butler County PUMA, PA, are Construction (5,538 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,810 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,689 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butler County PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Butler County PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,315

Median earning men ± $2,127

$37,092

Median earning women ± $1,362

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,041), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,621), and Manufacturing ($68,433).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,422), Wholesale Trade ($51,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,877).

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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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), 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

Voting results are not available for Butler County PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania 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 Butler County PUMA, PA awarded 2,866 degrees. The student population of Butler County PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,393 male students and 6,666 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Butler County PUMA, PA are White (2,489 and 87.6%), followed by Black or African American (118 and 4.15%), Two or More Races (80 and 2.82%), and Hispanic or Latino (71 and 2.5%).

The largest universities in Butler County PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (2,287 and 79.8%), Butler County Community College (480 and 16.7%), and Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology (72 and 2.51%).

The most popular majors in Butler County PUMA, PA are General Special Education & Teaching (227 and 7.92%), General Business Administration & Management (193 and 6.73%), and General Public Health (140 and 4.88%).

The median tuition cost in Butler County PUMA, PA for a public four year colleges is $7,716 for in-state students and $11,574 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Butler County PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,059 (39.7% men and 60.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 11,059 students enrolled in Butler County PUMA, PA, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,423 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Special Education & Teaching
131 degree-majors awarded
General Public Health
120 degree-majors awarded
Occupational Safety & Health Technology
132 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Butler County PUMA, PA was General Special Education & Teaching with 131 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
2,287 degrees awarded
Butler County Community College
480 degrees awarded
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology
72 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with 2,287 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,008 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Butler County PUMA, PA, which is 0.543 times less than the 1,858 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 2,489 degrees mean that there were 21.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 118 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 ($7,716) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,791) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,624) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.287% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.214% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Butler County PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (50.2k), Bachelors Degree (34.4k), and Some college (26.4k).

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 Butler County PUMA, PA was $228,000 in 2021, which is 0.931 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $216,900 to $228,000, a 5.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Butler County PUMA, PA is 76.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Butler County PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Butler County PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Butler County PUMA, PA is $77,026. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Butler County PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$228,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,516

$60,267

Median Property Taxes

±$1,621

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

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

Rent vs Own

76.9%

Homeownership

2021

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.9% of the housing units in Butler County PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Butler County PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Butler County PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Butler County PUMA, 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.

$77,026

Median Household Income

± $1,785

78.4k

Number of Households

± 1,847

In 2021, the median household income of the 78.4k households in Butler County PUMA, PA grew to $77,026 from the previous year's value of $72,577.

The following chart displays the households in Butler County PUMA, 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

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Butler County PUMA, PA

0.469

2020 Wage GINI in Butler County PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Butler County PUMA, PA was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.188% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Butler County PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Butler County PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Butler County PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Worked At Home (9.44%)
Carpooled (6.76%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Butler County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.44%) and those who carpooled to work (6.76%).

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

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Butler County PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.36% of the workforce in Butler County PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.78% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butler County PUMA, PA (14.6k out of 187k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Butler County PUMA, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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.

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.

Health

96.5% of the population of Butler County PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 58% on employee plans, 9.77% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.46%

Uninsured

58%

Employer Coverage

9.77%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butler County PUMA, PA grew by 4.36% from 3.31% to 3.46%.

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