Youngwood, Pennsylvania
Youngwood: City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Youngwood is a city located in the county of Westmoreland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,050 and a population density of 613 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,828 inhabitants.
The city was created 125 years ago in 1898.
Quick Facts about Youngwood
| Population : | 2,828 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Westmoreland County |
| Postal code : | 15697 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 724 |
| Area : | 4.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,130 feet / 954 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1899 (125 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:31:09 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 568 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Youngwood is located at 40°14'25"N 79°34'36"W (40.2403500, -79.5767100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Youngwood decreased by 7.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,050 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,029 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,009 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,993 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,971 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,948 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,922 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,894 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,875 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,857 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,828 | -1.03% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 32,032 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 32,729 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 34,228 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 32,729 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 88.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,976 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
Youngwood zip code is 15697.
County name: Westmoreland, County
fips: 42129
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $258,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,817 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $739 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,174 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,809 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 127,000 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 560,496 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 295,062 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 540,851 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,648 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $86,008 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $51,906 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,829 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,812 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,141 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 344 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,090 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 462 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,881 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,055.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.93 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 49,459 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $165,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,415 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $499 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $941 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 435 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 44,906 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.08 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 160,620 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 228,129 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,035,638 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,306,788 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,662 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,056 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,755 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,791 |
| 2019 total employment : | 30,034 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,229,485 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 5.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 11,547 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 10,096 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,794 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,879 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,391 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,349 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,098 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,415 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 128.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 896.63 |
People born in Youngwood (2)
People born in Youngwood, including football player George Blanda, former professional football player Paul Riblett, .
List
Schools in Youngwood
College & universities near Youngwood, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216825 | Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood (PA) | 15697-1895 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Youngwood, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Youngwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Youngwood Post Office | Youngwood (PA) | 15697 |
Other cities in Westmoreland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Westmoreland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Murrysville | 20,134 | Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Greensburg | 14,082 | City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| New Kensington | 12,188 | City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lower Burrell | 10,997 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Jeannette | 9,000 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Latrobe | 7,767 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Monessen | 7,176 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Vandergrift | 4,832 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Arnold | 4,790 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Scottdale | 4,060 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Irwin | 3,716 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Manor | 3,322 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Fulton | 3,168 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Trafford | 2,908 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Delmont | 2,501 | City in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States |
| West Newton | 2,464 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Youngwood distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
