West Mifflin, PA

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2024 Population

19,190

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

43.4

2.91% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

11.2%

5.78% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$76,563

8.85% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$151,600

15.4% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

9,372

0.98% 1-year growth

About

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.

98.8% of the residents in West Mifflin, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in West Mifflin, PA was $151,600, and the homeownership rate was 79.9%.

Most people in West Mifflin, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in West Mifflin, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Mifflin, PA is home to a population of 19.2k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, NaNk% of West Mifflin, PA residents were born outside of the country (348 people).

In 2024, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.1k people) in West Mifflin, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 524 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2024 Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.8% of West Mifflin, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in West Mifflin, PA was 99.5%, 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)
16.1k ± 787
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.4k ± 437
Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
524 ± 302

3.14%

Hispanic Population

603 people

3.14% of the people in West Mifflin, PA are hispanic (603 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West Mifflin, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
103,235 ± 7,857 people
India
102,082 ± 7,813 people
China
73,024 ± 6,616 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
402 ± 111
Gulf War (2001-)
198 ± 125
Gulf War (1990s)
95 ± 64

West Mifflin, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in West Mifflin, PA.

Health

96.4% of the population of West Mifflin, PA has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.204% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

3.56%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

20.9%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

0.204%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Mifflin, PA grew by 29% from 2.76% to 3.56%.

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.

Economy

The economy of West Mifflin, PA employs 9.37k people. In 2024, the largest industries in West Mifflin, PA were N/A, and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($82,646), Public Administration ($74,938), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,221).

Employment

Occupations

9.37k

2024 Value

± 804

0.98%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Mifflin, PA grew at a rate of 0.98%, from 9.28k employees to 9.37k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Mifflin, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,439 people), Sales & Related Occupations (786 people), and Management Occupations (786 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Mifflin, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.37k

2024 Value

± 804

0.98%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Mifflin, PA grew at a rate of 0.98%, from 9.28k employees to 9.37k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Mifflin, PA, are N/A. 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

$59,955

Median earning men ± $8,237

$42,803

Median earning women ± $3,260

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($86,012), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,496), and Construction ($75,242).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,328), Public Administration ($62,045), and Manufacturing ($59,688).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick 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 West Mifflin, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick 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.

Education

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 1,155 students enrolled in West Mifflin, PA, 79.8% men and 20.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 643 records, of which 9.8% were women and 90.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
278 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in West Mifflin, PA was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 278 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in West Mifflin, PA according to their major.

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 ($18,060) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($670) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,009) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Mifflin, PA was $151,600 in 2024, which is 0.456 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $131,400 to $151,600, a 15.4% increase. The homeownership rate in West Mifflin, PA is 79.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in West Mifflin, PA have an average commute time of 26.1 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.

Housing

Property

$151,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,893

$6,620

Median Property Taxes

±$553

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

79.9%

Homeownership

2024

59.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 79.9% of the housing units in West Mifflin, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.2%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$76,563

Median Household Income

± $9,410

8.29k

Number of Households

± 660

In 2024, the median household income of the 8.29k households in West Mifflin, PA grew to $76,563 from the previous year's value of $70,335.

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.

0.463

2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.463

2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (69.4%)
Worked At Home (15.3%)
Carpooled (10.6%)

In 2024, 69.4% of workers in West Mifflin, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.3%) and those who carpooled to work (10.6%).

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

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Mifflin, PA have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% 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

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Mifflin, PA (2.14k out of 19.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 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.