Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Westmoreland County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42129
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 129
Geography
- Land Area
- 1027.71 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.22 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1035.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.311068
- Longitude
- -79.466688
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 350,258
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 286,353
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 345,024 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 5,237 | 1.5% |
| White | 326,623 | 93.3% |
| Black | 8,630 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 2,583 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 78 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 843 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 282,925 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,427 | 1.2% |
| White | 270,862 | 94.6% |
| Black | 8,015 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2,725 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,059 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 462 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 352,500
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $79,139
- Poverty Rate
- 10.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 35,494
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 323,709 | 91.8% |
| Black | 9,148 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 3,406 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 234,467
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 89,547 | 38.2% |
| Republican | 116,634 | 49.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 22,054 | 9.4% |
| Other | 1,947 | 0.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 112,469 | 48.0% |
| Female | 121,413 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 182,297 | 77.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,584 | 1.5% |
| Black | 2,289 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 2,160 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 166,451
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 71.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 130,128 | 71.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,383 | 66.5% |
| Black | 1,092 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 1,369 | 63.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 80,157 | 71.3% |
| Female | 85,906 | 70.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 81,672 (30.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 86,280 (32.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 168,812
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $210,260
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $969
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 13.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.