West Chester Borough PUMA, PA

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Population

135,130

0.539% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

Median Age

38.9

Poverty Rate

7.61%

Median Household Income

$99,781

5.52% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$395,100

2.94% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

71,406

0.655% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, West Chester Borough PUMA, PA had a population of 135k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $99,781. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA grew from 134,406 to 135,130, a 0.539% increase and its median household income grew from $94,562 to $99,781, a 5.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.84%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.56%), White (Hispanic) (2.59%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.68%). 10.6% of the people in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA speak a non-English language, and 94.8% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA are West Chester University of Pennsylvania (4,618 degrees awarded in 2017), Immaculata University (690 degrees), and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley (225 degrees).

The median property value in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA is $395,100, and the homeownership rate is 69.6%. Most people in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA is 2 cars per household.

West Chester Borough PUMA, PA borders Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, Delaware County (West) PUMA, PA, Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, Coatesville City PUMA, PA, and Chester County (South) PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industry Sector

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-5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a -5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Community Mobility

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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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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 48.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.9%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.4%). The most partisan county was Fulton County, PA with 84.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West Chester Borough PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (48.6%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.4%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 48.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.9%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Pennsylvania.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Pennsylvania

48.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Pennsylvania

Fulton County, PA
84.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bedford County, PA
82.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Philadelphia County, PA
82.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Pennsylvania was Fulton County, PA with 84.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Pennsylvania colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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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 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.

Diversity

West Chester Borough PUMA, PA is home to a population of 135k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2018, 9.75% of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (13.2k people).

In 2018, there were 12.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.24k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA are Spanish (3,530 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,138 speakers), and Hindi (1,039 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 1.24k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.24k ± 649
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.16k ± 703

Hispanic Population

5.41k people

4% of the people in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA are hispanic (5.41k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
3,530 speakers (2.75%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,138 speakers (0.886%)
Hindi
1,039 speakers (0.809%)

10.6% of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA was Spanish. 2.75% of the overall population of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA are native Spanish speakers. 0.886% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.809% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.75%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

13.2k people

9.03%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

As of 2018, 9.75% of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA residents (13.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA was 9.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.1

In 2018, the median age of all people in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA was 38.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally the same age as than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all West Chester Borough PUMA, PA residents was 39.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
4,755 ± 1,663 people
China
801 ± 693 people
Mexico
772 ± 680 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 4,755 West Chester Borough PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 801 and Mexico with 772.

Citizenship

94.8%

2018 Citizenship

95.3%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 94.8% of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,933 ± 241
Gulf War (2001-)
843 ± 208
Korea
734 ± 148

West Chester Borough PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA is $99,781. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $108,761, followed by King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA and Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $104,430 and $103,452.

Males in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.46 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,928. The income inequality in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA employs 71.4k people. The largest industries in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (5,276 people), Computer Systems Design (4,012 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,904 people), and the highest paying industries are Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories ($227,924), Petroleum refining ($203,591), and Automotive equipment rental & leasing ($170,685).

Wages

Median Household Income

$99,781

2018 value

± $2,684

5.52%

1 Year Growth

± 4.06%

Households in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA have a median annual income of $99,781, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $94,562 in 2017, which represents a 5.52% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$109,049

Average Male Salary in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA

± $13,962

$74,928

Average Female Salary in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA

± $11,141

In 2019, full-time male employees in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA made 1.46 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA

Asian
$93,294 ± $26,609
White
$80,021 ± $9,005
Other
$53,393 ± $72,951

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.17 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.501

2019 Wage GINI in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA

0.506

2018 Wage GINI in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA

In 2019, the income inequality in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.944% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Chester Borough PUMA, PA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $108,761, followed by King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA and Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $104,430 and $103,452.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.61% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA (9.83k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
7,907 ± 808
Hispanic
1,032 ± 262
Black
939 ± 229

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

71.4k

2019 Value

0.655%

1 Year growth

± 0.655%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.655%, from 70.9k employees to 71.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA, are Other managers (3,051 people), Software developers (2,254 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,073 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA, by number of employees, are Other managers (3,051 people), Software developers (2,254 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,073 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, West Chester Borough PUMA, PA has an unusually high number of residents working as Actuaries (11.1 times higher than expected), Miscellaneous mathematical science occupations, including mathematicians & statisticians (4.65 times), and Meeting, convention, & event planners (4.28 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA, by average salary, are Physicians ($351,217), Chief executives & legislators ($242,911), and Actuaries ($194,921).

Industries

Employment by Industries

71.4k

2019 Value

0.655%

1 Year growth

± 0.655%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 0.655%, from 70.9k employees to 71.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,276 people), Computer Systems Design (4,012 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,904 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,276 people), Computer Systems Design (4,012 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,904 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, West Chester Borough PUMA, PA has an unusually high number of Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production & processing (7.72 times higher than expected), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (6.25 times), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (5.35 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA, by average salary, are Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories ($227,924), Petroleum refining ($203,591), and Automotive equipment rental & leasing ($170,685).

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 2015, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $83B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($50.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$618B

2015 Value in Pennsylvania

$954B

Projected 2045 Value in Pennsylvania

54.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $618B. This is expected to increase 54.4% to $954B by 2045.

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 York
$61B
New Jersey
$57.7B
Ohio
$33.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $61B, followed by New Jersey with $57.7B and Ohio and $33.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA awarded 5,533 degrees. The student population of Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA is skewed towards women, with 7,695 male students and 12,479 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA are White (4,409 and 81.2%), followed by Black or African American (457 and 8.41%), Hispanic or Latino (245 and 4.51%), and Asian (154 and 2.84%).

The largest universities in Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are West Chester University of Pennsylvania (4,618 and 83.5%), Immaculata University (690 and 12.5%), and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley (225 and 4.07%).

The most popular majors in Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA are General Business Administration & Management (429 and 7.75%), General Psychology (306 and 5.53%), and Registered Nursing (279 and 5.04%).

The median tuition costs in Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA are $26,500 for private four year colleges, and $7,492 and $18,730 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
256 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
278 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
259 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 256 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
4,618 degrees awarded
Immaculata University
690 degrees awarded
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley
225 degrees awarded

$7,492

Median In-State Public

$26,500

Median Private

In 2017, the Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Chester University of Pennsylvania with 4,618 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,008

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,525

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 2,008 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA, which is 0.57 times less than the 3,525 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
4,409 degrees awarded
Black or African American
457 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
245 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA were to White students. These 4,409 degrees mean that there were 9.65 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 457 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA was $395,100 in 2018, which is 1.72 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $383,800 to $395,100, a 2.94% increase. The homeownership rate in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA is 69.6%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$395,100

2018 Median

± $4,925

$383,800

2017 Median

± $5,262

In 2018, the median property value in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA grew to to $395,100 from the previous year's value of $383,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Chester Borough PUMA, PA the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$99,781

Median Household Income

± $2,684

51.5k

Number of Households

± 1,337

In 2018, the median household income of the 51.5k households in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA grew to $99,781 from the previous year's value of $94,562.

The following chart displays the households in West Chester Borough 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 $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Chester Borough PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

69.6%

2018 Homeownership

70%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 69.6% of the housing units in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 2.19% of the workforce in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
79.3%
Worked At Home
7.12%
Carpooled
5.32%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA was Drove Alone (79.3%), followed by those who Worked At Home (7.12%) and those who Carpooled (5.32%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

95.9% of the population of West Chester Borough PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 65% on employee plans, 4.56% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0.555% 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 Pennsylvania see 1232 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.326% increase from the previous year (1228 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1481 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 559 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Fayette County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16%). Additionally, Clearfield County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,232 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,232 patients per year. This represents a 0.326% increase from the previous year (1,228 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,258

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Pennsylvania

$4,634

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,407

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,243

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Pennsylvania (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.29%, from $8,877 to $9,258.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.1%

Uninsured

65%

Employer Coverage

4.56%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

0.555%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Chester Borough PUMA, PA declined by 21.1% from 5.2% to 4.1%.

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