Penn township is located in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania. Penn township has a 2024 population of 2,897. Penn township is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually but its population has increased by 0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,880 in 2020.
The average household income in Penn township is $103,621 with a poverty rate of 11.98%. The median age in Penn township is 41.5 years: 44.4 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Penn township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,706 | 93.47% |
| Other race | 118 | 4.08% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 1.35% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,036 | 2.79 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 651 | 3.06 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.27 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Female | 92 | 3.99 | 17.4 | 82.6 |
| Male | 79 | 3.28 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
80.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 8.61% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 5.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 194 | 10.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 4.22% |
| High School Graduate | 967 | 51.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 7.44% |
| Some College | 251 | 13.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,820 | 1,525 | 254 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 20 | 5 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 52.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,750 | $109,861 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,750 | $119,583 | $44,091 |
| High School Graduate | $34,595 | $42,188 | $30,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,500 | $50,208 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,851 | $50,714 | $31,719 |
| Some College | $39,583 | $41,375 | $33,971 |
$37,851
Average Earnings
$50,714
Average Male
$31,719
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.63% of Penn township residents speak only English, while 14.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,672 | 329 | 12.31% |
| Black | 32 | 12 | 37.5% |
| Multiple | 39 | 4 | 10.26% |
11.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.7%
Male Poverty Rate
13.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Penn township is Black, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Penn township is Multiple, with 10.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.78% |
| High School | 4.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.01% |
| Some College | 1.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.68% |
| Male Employed | 3.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,722 | $110,742 |
| Households | $77,984 | $103,621 |
| Married Families | $90,553 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,167 | $61,284 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
57.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
175
Number of Veterans
162
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 7.99% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 27.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.39%
Born in Penn township
99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
99.1% of Penn township residents were born in the United States, with 86.39% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,867 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 2,873 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 2,879 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 2,885 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 2,891 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 2,897 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 2,903 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 2,909 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 2,902 | 22 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 2,880 | -114 | -3.81% |
| 2019 | 2,994 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,994 | 10 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 2,984 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 2,977 | 11 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 2,966 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,960 | 10 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 2,950 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 2,946 | 20 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 2,926 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 2,928 | 0 | 0% |