West Mifflin, PA

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2022 Population

19,506

0.672% 1-year decline

2022 Median Age

45.2

2.26% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

13.3%

4.18% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$64,314

9.58% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$120,100

16.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

9,347

0.0748% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, West Mifflin, PA had a population of 19.5k people with a median age of 45.2 and a median household income of $64,314. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of West Mifflin, PA declined from 19,638 to 19,506, a −0.672% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,689 to $64,314, a 9.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Mifflin, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.47%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (1.23%).

None of the households in West Mifflin, 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.

99.6% of the residents in West Mifflin, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Mifflin, PA are Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (460 degrees awarded in 2022), All-State Career School-Pittsburgh (285 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin (39 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in West Mifflin, PA was $120,100, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in West Mifflin, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in West Mifflin, PA was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

West Mifflin, PA is home to a population of 19.5k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.15% of West Mifflin, PA residents were born outside of the country (224 people).

In 2022, there were 8.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.4k people) in West Mifflin, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.83k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 676 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.6% of West Mifflin, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in West Mifflin, PA was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Mifflin, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.4k ± 690
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.83k ± 524
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
676 ± 304

1.74%

Hispanic Population

340 people

1.74% of the people in West Mifflin, PA are hispanic (340 people).

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

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

1.15%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

224 people

1.02%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

200 people

As of 2022, 1.15% of West Mifflin, PA residents (224 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Mifflin, PA was 1.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
354 ± 90
Gulf War (2001-)
189 ± 97
Gulf War (1990s)
54 ± 45

West Mifflin, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Mifflin, PA employs 9.35k people. The largest industries in West Mifflin, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,697 people), Retail Trade (948 people), and Finance & Insurance (812 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($72,750), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,232), and Finance & Insurance ($64,352).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.35k

2022 Value

± 765

−0.0748%

1 Year decline

± 11.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Mifflin, PA declined at a rate of −0.0748%, from 9.35k employees to 9.35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Mifflin, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,471 people), Sales & Related Occupations (830 people), and Management Occupations (739 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Mifflin, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.35k

2022 Value

± 765

−0.0748%

1 Year decline

± 11.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Mifflin, PA declined at a rate of −0.0748%, from 9.35k employees to 9.35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Mifflin, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,697 people), Retail Trade (948 people), and Finance & Insurance (812 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Mifflin, PA, though some of these residents may live in West Mifflin, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,983

Median earning men ± $2,390

$42,014

Median earning women ± $3,994

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($82,548), Construction ($63,667), and Manufacturing ($61,406).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($68,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,819), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,684).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.18%).

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.18%)
Libertarian and Independent Party

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Senator Elections

US Senators from the United States

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The following chart shows elected senators in the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in West Mifflin, PA awarded 784 degrees. The student population of West Mifflin, PA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 819 male students and 153 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Mifflin, PA are White (478 and 62%), followed by Black or African American (217 and 28.1%), Two or More Races (27 and 3.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (22 and 2.85%).

The largest universities in West Mifflin, PA by number of degrees awarded are Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (460 and 58.7%), All-State Career School-Pittsburgh (285 and 36.4%), and Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin (39 and 4.97%).

The most popular majors in West Mifflin, PA are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (315 and 40.2%), Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology (259 and 33%), and Avionics Maintenance Technology (58 and 7.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 972 students enrolled in West Mifflin, PA, 84.3% men and 15.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 563 records, of which 9.24% were women and 90.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology
107 degrees awarded
Avionics Maintenance Technology
58 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Mifflin, PA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in West Mifflin, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
460 degrees awarded
All-State Career School-Pittsburgh
285 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin
39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics with 460 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 681 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Mifflin, PA, which is 6.61 times more than the 103 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 478 degrees mean that there were 2.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 217 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

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($16,995) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,812) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

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 West Mifflin, PA was $120,100 in 2022, which is 0.426 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $102,800 to $120,100, a 16.8% increase. The homeownership rate in West Mifflin, PA is 79.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in West Mifflin, PA have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Mifflin, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Mifflin, PA is $64,314. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in West Mifflin, PA was Census Tract 4886 with a value of $83,603, followed by Census Tract 4881 and Census Tract 4883, with respective values of $69,375 and $69,000.

Housing

Property

$120,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,280

$6,626

Median Property Taxes

±$565

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 West Mifflin, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

79.8%

Homeownership

2022

58.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 79.8% of the housing units in West Mifflin, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Mifflin, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4886
Census Tract 4881
Census Tract 4883

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Mifflin, PA was Census Tract 4886 with a value of $83,603, followed by Census Tract 4881 and Census Tract 4883, with respective values of $69,375 and $69,000.

The following map shows all of the places in West Mifflin, 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.

$64,314

Median Household Income

± $6,485

8.3k

Number of Households

± 637

In 2022, the median household income of the 8.3k households in West Mifflin, PA grew to $64,314 from the previous year's value of $58,689.

The following chart displays the households in West Mifflin, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Mifflin, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (72.2%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (8.37%)

In 2022, 72.2% of workers in West Mifflin, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (8.37%).

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

29.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Mifflin, PA have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.98% of the workforce in West Mifflin, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Mifflin, PA (2.57k out of 19.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Mifflin, PA is White, followed by Black 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

96.6% of the population of West Mifflin, PA has health coverage, with 48.1% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 0.556% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Allegheny County, PA see 875 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.35% decrease from the previous year (887 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1030 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 245 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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875 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allegheny County, PA

Primary care physicians in Allegheny County, PA see an average of 875 patients per year. This represents a 1.35% decrease from the previous year (887 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% 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

3.41%

Uninsured

48.1%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

0.556%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Mifflin, PA declined by 14.7% from 3.99% to 3.41%.

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

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