Norristown Borough PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

127,244

2.52% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.4

0.248% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.6%

1.98% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$88,326

4.44% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$328,400

3.04% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

62,212

3.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Norristown Borough PUMA, PA had a population of 127k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $88,326. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Norristown Borough PUMA, PA grew from 124,112 to 127,244, a 2.52% increase and its median household income grew from $84,571 to $88,326, a 4.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.76%), White (Hispanic) (4.27%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%).

15.8% of the households in Norristown Borough 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.

94.6% of the residents in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montgomery County (Central)--Norristown Borough PUMA, PA are Montgomery County Community College (1,462 degrees awarded in 2021), Premier Barber Institute (40 degrees), and Professional Academy of Cosmetology (13 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA was $328,400, and the homeownership rate was 65.4%.

Most people in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Norristown Borough PUMA, PA borders Pottstown Borough PUMA, PA, Lansdale Borough PUMA, PA, King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA, Willow Grove, Horsham & Montgomeryville PUMA, PA, and Montgomery County (South Central) PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Norristown Borough PUMA, PA is home to a population of 127k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.3% of Norristown Borough PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (14.3k people).

In 2021, there were 3.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.3k people) in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.33k 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 Norristown Borough PUMA, PA are Spanish (9,123 households), Korean (1,818 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,119 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,830

Women

49.4%

64,440

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 127,270 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

94.6%

2021 Citizenship

94%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.6% of Norristown Borough PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.3k ± 1.64k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21k ± 1.59k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.33k ± 804

10.3%

Hispanic Population

13.1k people

10.3% of the people in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA are hispanic (13.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,086 ± 1,347 people
Korea
2,051 ± 1,103 people
India
1,941 ± 1,073 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Norristown Borough PUMA, PA was Mexico, the natal country of 3,086 Norristown Borough PUMA, PA residents, followed by Korea with 2,051 and India with 1,941.

Foreign-Born Population

11.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.3k people

12%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.9k people

As of 2021, 11.3% of Norristown Borough PUMA, PA residents (14.3k 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 Norristown Borough PUMA, PA was 12%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,123 households (7.62%)
Korean
1,818 households (1.52%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,119 households (0.934%)

15.8% of the households in Norristown Borough 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 Norristown Borough PUMA, PA was Spanish. 7.62% of the households in Norristown Borough 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
1,914 ± 279
Gulf War (2001-)
695 ± 200
Korea
625 ± 175

Norristown Borough PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.75 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Norristown Borough PUMA, PA employs 62.2k people. The largest industries in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (3,859 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,281 people), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (2,945 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($270,319), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($189,203), and Scientific research & development services ($167,535).

Males in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,603. The income inequality in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,678

Women

49.2%

30,683

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Norristown Borough PUMA, PA in 2020 was 60,361 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

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

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Occupations

62.2k

2021 Value

3.07%

1 Year growth

± 3.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 3.07%, from 60.4k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA, are Other managers (2,354 people), Accountants & auditors (1,514 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,443 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norristown Borough 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.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.2k

2021 Value

3.07%

1 Year growth

± 3.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 3.07%, from 60.4k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,859 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,281 people), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (2,945 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norristown Borough PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,136

Median earning men ± $2,904

$46,931

Median earning women ± $2,561

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,469), Manufacturing ($84,867), and Information ($83,260).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($80,515), Information ($78,090), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,279).

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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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 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

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 Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

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

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 Norristown Borough 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 Norristown Borough PUMA, PA awarded 1,523 degrees. The student population of Norristown Borough PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,621 male students and 5,453 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA are White (968 and 64.9%), followed by Black or African American (184 and 12.3%), Asian (110 and 7.37%), and Hispanic or Latino (103 and 6.9%).

The largest universities in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Montgomery County Community College (1,462 and 96%), Premier Barber Institute (40 and 2.63%), and Professional Academy of Cosmetology (13 and 0.854%).

The most popular majors in Montgomery County (Central)--Norristown Borough PUMA, PA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (312 and 20.5%), General Business (167 and 11%), and Registered Nursing (70 and 4.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,074 (39.9% men and 60.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 9,074 students enrolled in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,245 records, of which 59% were women and 41% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
312 degrees awarded
General Business
167 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
70 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Montgomery County (Central)--Norristown Borough PUMA, PA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 312 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Montgomery County Community College
1,462 degrees awarded
Premier Barber Institute
40 degrees awarded
Professional Academy of Cosmetology
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montgomery County Community College with 1,462 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 622 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA, which is 0.69 times less than the 901 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 968 degrees mean that there were 5.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 184 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

Public, 2-year ($8,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,710) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,300) 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, 0.72% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.721% 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 Norristown Borough PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.1k), Bachelors Degree (26k), and Graduate Degree (18.5k).

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 Norristown Borough PUMA, PA was $328,400 in 2021, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $318,700 to $328,400, a 3.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA is 65.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA is $88,326. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Norristown Borough 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

$328,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,811

$32,396

Median Property Taxes

±$1,264

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

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

Rent vs Own

65.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.4% of the housing units in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Norristown Borough 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 Norristown Borough 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 Norristown Borough 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.

$88,326

Median Household Income

± $2,765

49.6k

Number of Households

± 1,742

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.6k households in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA grew to $88,326 from the previous year's value of $84,571.

The following chart displays the households in Norristown 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.

Wage Distribution

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.253% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Norristown Borough PUMA, PA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.1%)
Worked At Home (13.9%)
Carpooled (7.22%)

In 2021, 72.1% of workers in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.22%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.53% of the workforce in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Norristown Borough 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 Norristown 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 Norristown Borough PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA (9.28k out of 122k 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 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norristown Borough PUMA, 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

94.8% of the population of Norristown Borough PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 56.2% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.497% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,222 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.16%

Uninsured

56.2%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

0.497%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norristown Borough PUMA, PA declined by 2.07% from 5.27% to 5.16%.

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