“Intersection of Progress” Update on Routes 228 & 19 in Southern Butler County
Event Sponsors:
Intersection of Progress Moderator: Mark Gordon Chief of Economic Development and Planning Butler County Mgordon@co.butler.pa.us
Intersection of Progress Panel: Dan Santoro Deputy Township Manager, Cranberry Township Dan.Santoro@cranberrytownship.org Chris Rearick Township Manager, Jackson Township Crearick@jackson-township.com Gary Peaco Township Manager, Adams Township Gpeaco@adamstwp.org Tom Smith Borough Manager, Borough of Seven Fields BoroughManager@SevenFields.org
Population Trends & Characteristics American Community Survey 5-year Estimates 2010 to 2018
Southwestern Butler County including the Municipalities of Adams, Cranberry, Jackson, & Seven Fields PA State: 12,791,181 residents • 40.7 median age • Butler County: 186,566 residents (1.5% of the State’s Population) • 43.2 median age • Study Area: 50,658 residents (27.2% of the County’s Population) • 41.08 median age • *Based on the 2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates by the US Census
Is the Population Growing within the Study Area? Adams, Cranberry & Average Annual Population Increase (2010 to 2018): Jackson continue to Over the past 8 years, the average population growth of • grow. the Study Area is outpacing Butler County by nearly 6 times. The average annual growth of the Study Area is outpacing • Annual Percent Pennsylvania by nearly 9 times. Growth of the Study Area: 1.59% Annual Percent Growth Annual Butler County: Percent Growth 0.27% Pennsylvania: 0.18% *Based on the 2010 to 2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates by the US Census
What has this growth rate meant for the area? Population of the Study Area: Population Estimates 52,000 (2010 to 2018): The study area was estimated to have 51,000 50,658 grown by 814 residents from 2017 to 2018. 49,844 In 2018, the Study Area • 50,000 49,397 was estimated to have 49,000 48,628 50,658 residents. 47,881 48,000 On average, the Study • 47,128 Area has added 761 47,000 46,296 residents/year over the 46,000 past 8 years. 45,324 45,000 44,567 44,000 43,000 42,000 41,000 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 *Based on the 2010 to 2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates by the US Census
What portion of the County’s population is in the Study Area? Distribution of the County’s Population (2010 to 2018): An increasing percentage of the County’s population lives within the Study Area. • 44,567 residents within the 50,658 residents within the Study Area 137,987 residents Study Area 135,908 residents within the within the remainder of the remainder of the County County 27% 24% 76% 73% 2010: 2018: *Based on the 2010 to 2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates by the US Census
Economic & Housing Characteristics American Community Survey 5-year Estimates 2010 to 2018
228 Corridor: Within 3 miles of the 228 Corridor, there is over $30 billion of gross domestic product (GDP) produced in the manufacturing sector.
Is the labor force also growing within the Study Area? Labor force (20 to 64 years old): Annual Percent Change in Labor Force Study Area Consistent with the • County population trend, the 2.56% annual increase of the 3.00% 2.37% labor force within the Study 2.50% Area has significantly 0.93% 1.28% 2.00% 1.46% 1.57% outpaced both the State & 1.60% 1.50% County. 1.00% -0.20% 0.50% 0.00% -0.50% -1.00% 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 State 2017 2018 Pennsylvania Butler County Study Area *Based on the 2010 to 2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates by the US Census
Where does the labor force live? Distribution of the Labor Force: Seven Fields Borough Adams Township Labor force from 20 to 64 years old: Jackson Township The 2018 estimated labor force • 6% of the Study Area includes 7% 25% 25,575 residents from the age of 20 to 64. A significant percent of the • labor force lives within Cranberry Township 62% These estimates are generally • consistent with the population distribution. Cranberry Township Adams Township Cranberry Township Jackson Township Seven Fields Borough *Based on the 2010 to 2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates by the US Census
What is the educational characteristic of the labor force? The percent of residents with a Population 25 years and older with a Bachelor’s degree or higher (2018): college education nearly doubles the The labor force within the Study Area is highly educated. • State average. Over the past 8 years, the education level of the Study Area has • continued to grow with the State and County. Percent of the Population with a College Education in the Study Area: 59.6% Percent of the Population with a College Education in Percent of the Butler County: Population with a College 35.4% Education in Pennsylvania: 30.8% *Based on the 2010 to 2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates by the US Census
What is the employment trend within the Study Area? Unemployment Estimates Unemployment Estimates: (16 years and older): 10.0% Over the past 5 years, • 9.0% 8.6% unemployment has 7.9% 8.0% generally decreased 7.2% 7.0% 6.5% 6.5% at the same rate 5.9% 5.8% across the State, 6.0% 5.2% State County and Study 5.0% 4.5% 4.4% 4.2% Area. 3.8% 4.0% 3.3% However, the Study • County 2.8% 2.7% 3.0% Area’s current unemployment rate is 2.0% Study below the national Area 1.0% average of 3.1% in 0.0% 2018. 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Pennsylvania Butler County Study Area Average *Based on the 2010 to 2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates by the US Census
How many housing units are within the Study Area? Number of Occupied Housing Units (2018): Total Occupied Housing Units in the Study Area In 2018, the estimated number • 20,000 The study area was estimated to have 19,565 added 433 occupied housing units from of occupied housing units in 19,500 2017 to 2018. 19,132 the Study Area totaled 19,565 19,000 units. 18,531 18,500 18,318 18,209 The average increase of • 18,000 occupied housing units equals 17,699 375 units/year . 17,500 17,314 16,875 17,000 16,567 16,500 16,000 15,500 15,000 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 *Based on the 2018 American Community Survey estimates by the US Census
What are the current residential building trends? Residential Permits (2019): 2019 Residential Permits: In 2019, over 400 residential • building permits were issued 39 within the Study Area. Adams Township In Cranberry alone, the • 220 estimated construction value of new single-family dwellings Cranberry Township was valued over $79 million. 137 Jackson Township 26 Seven Fields Borough 0 50 100 150 200 250
What is the mix of housing units within the Study Area? Diversity of Housing Stock: Diversity of Occupied Housing Units (2018): 100.0% The average percentage of • 89.9% 88.0% 87.0% 90.0% 86.3% single-family units within the Single-Family Units Single-Family Units 80.1% Single-Family Units average 78.3% Study Area is 86.3% . 80.0% Single-Family Units Single-Family Units 70.0% In comparison: • Pittsburgh = 60.7% 60.0% • 50.0% Cleveland = 55.9% • Columbus = 58.6% 40.0% • 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Butler County Adams Township Cranberry Township Jackson Township Seven Fields Borough Percent Single-Family (Detached & Attached) Percent Multi-Family Percent Mobile Home or Other *Based on the 2010 to 2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates by the US Census
What is the income level within the Study Area? Median Household Income: From 2010 to 2018 the • estimated median household income has increased and is 2010 Median 2018 Median Percent Increase Household Income Household Income From 2010 to 2018 significantly greater within the Pennsylvania $50,398 $59,445 18.0% Study Area as compared to Butler County $56,878 $68,472 20.4% the County. Adams Township $96,667 $125,333 29.7% $$$ Cranberry Township $88,791 $103,668 16.8% Jackson Township $71,009 $86,233 21.4% Seven Fields Borough $87,426 $102,454 17.2% Study Area Average $85,973 $104,422 21.5% *Based on the 2010 to 2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates by the US Census
What is the median housing cost in the Study Area? Median Monthly Housing Cost: From 2010 to 2018 the • estimated median housing 2010 Median 2018 Median Percent Increase cost has not increased as Monthly Housing Monthly Housing From 2010 to 2018 Cost Cost dramatically in the County Pennsylvania $867 $974 12.3% or the Study Area. Butler County $861 $933 8.4% Adams Township $1,736 $1,727 -0.5% Cranberry Township $1,485 $1,449 -2.4% Jackson Township $973 $1,146 17.8% Seven Fields Borough $1,480 $1,509 2.0% Study Area Average $1,419 $1,458 2.8% *Based on the 2010 to 2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates by the US Census
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