Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

132,697

0.502% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

44.4

0.671% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.3%

0.0226% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$51,567

4.65% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$109,900

7.43% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,416

0.247% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH had a population of 133k people with a median age of 44.4 and a median household income of $51,567. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH declined from 133,367 to 132,697, a −0.502% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,275 to $51,567, a 4.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (91%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%), White (Hispanic) (0.681%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.596%).

1.72% of the households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH 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.

99.7% of the residents in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are Eastern Gateway Community College (3,930 degrees awarded in 2021), Franciscan University of Steubenville (815 degrees), and Belmont College (325 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was $109,900, and the homeownership rate was 73.3%.

Most people in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH borders Holmes, Guernsey & Coshocton Counties PUMA, OH, Tuscarawas & Harrison Counties PUMA, OH, Alliance City PUMA, OH, Columbiana County PUMA, OH, Washington, Morgan, Noble & Monroe Counties PUMA, OH, and Ohio, Marshall, Hancock & Brooke Counties PUMA, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH is home to a population of 133k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.26% of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.68k people).

In 2021, there were 21.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.45k Two+ (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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are Spanish (894 households), Italian (155 households), and German (131 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,116

Women

49.9%

66,315

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 132,431 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

99.7%

2021 Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 143
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.64k ± 298
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.45k ± 325

1.37%

Hispanic Population

1.81k people

1.37% of the people in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are hispanic (1.81k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
221 ± 365 people
China
193 ± 341 people
Italy
143 ± 293 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was Philippines, the natal country of 221 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH residents, followed by China with 193 and Italy with 143.

Foreign-Born Population

1.26%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.68k people

1.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.67k people

As of 2021, 1.26% of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH residents (1.68k 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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was 1.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
894 households (0.708%)
Italian
155 households (0.123%)
German
131 households (0.104%)

1.72% of the households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH 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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was Spanish. 0.708% of the households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,412 ± 256
Gulf War (2001-)
1,304 ± 230
Gulf War (1990s)
1,231 ± 285

Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH employs 54.4k people. The largest industries in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,901 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,699 people), and Construction (3,075 people), and the highest paying industries are Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($131,713), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($115,088), and Computer Systems Design ($105,605).

Males in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,636. The income inequality in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,062

Women

47.8%

28,489

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH in 2020 was 54,551 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

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Occupations

54.4k

2021 Value

−0.247%

1 Year decline

± −0.247%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.247%, from 54.6k employees to 54.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,966 people), Cashiers (1,695 people), and Registered nurses (1,494 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (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

54.4k

2021 Value

−0.247%

1 Year decline

± −0.247%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.247%, from 54.6k employees to 54.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,901 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,699 people), and Construction (3,075 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,609

Median earning men ± $1,226

$26,985

Median earning women ± $1,183

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,501), Public Administration ($54,014), and Manufacturing ($52,151).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($38,834), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,369), and Manufacturing ($33,981).

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 Ohio. 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 Ohio.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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 Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH awarded 5,127 degrees. The student population of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 16,516 male students and 34,184 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are White (3,377 and 66.2%), followed by Black or African American (718 and 14.1%), Hispanic or Latino (614 and 12%), and Two or More Races (199 and 3.9%).

The largest universities in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Gateway Community College (3,930 and 76.7%), Franciscan University of Steubenville (815 and 15.9%), and Belmont College (325 and 6.34%).

The most popular majors in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are General Business Administration & Management (1,552 and 30.3%), Humanistic Studies (701 and 13.7%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (572 and 11.2%).

The median tuition costs in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are $29,720 for private four year colleges, and $5,774 and $8,766 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 50,700 (32.6% men and 67.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 50,700 students enrolled in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH, 32.6% men and 67.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 27,424 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
687 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
572 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,458 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was Humanistic Studies with 687 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Eastern Gateway Community College
3,930 degrees awarded
Franciscan University of Steubenville
815 degrees awarded
Belmont College
325 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Gateway Community College with 3,930 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,695 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH, which is 0.494 times less than the 3,432 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 3,377 degrees mean that there were 4.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 718 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,628) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,522) 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, 0.412% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.31% 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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (48.2k), Some college (20.9k), and Secondary Education (13.6k).

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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was $109,900 in 2021, which is 0.449 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $102,300 to $109,900, a 7.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH is 73.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH is $51,567. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$109,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,341

$38,231

Median Property Taxes

±$1,137

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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.3%

Homeownership

2021

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.3% of the housing units in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH 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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH 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.

$51,567

Median Household Income

± $1,926

52.2k

Number of Households

± 1,463

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.2k households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH grew to $51,567 from the previous year's value of $49,275.

The following chart displays the households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH 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

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.683% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.5%)
Carpooled (5.99%)
Worked At Home (5.5%)

In 2021, 85.5% of workers in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.99%) and those who worked at home (5.5%).

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

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% of the workforce in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH (18.1k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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

94.3% of the population of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.58% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.71%

Uninsured

46.8%

Employer Coverage

19%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.58%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH grew by 5.1% from 5.43% to 5.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.