Census tract · Washington County
Census Tract 7959, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Census Tract 7959, GEOID 42125795900, in Washington County, Pennsylvania, mostly within Centerville (Washington County) (60% of its census blocks). 4,335 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±237); the 2020 Census counted 4,233.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,335
±237 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,233
Median household income
$69,187
±$5,007 (90% margin)
Washington County: $78,958
Median home value
$112,500
±$11,546 (90% margin)
Washington County: $228,500
Median gross rent
$782
±$209 (90% margin)
Washington County: $949
Where is Census Tract 7959?
Census Tract 7959 is one of 62 census tracts in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It covers 14.53 square miles of land, 291 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 42125795900, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Centerville (Washington County) | 60% |
| West Brownsville | 40% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 7959: Tract 2611 in Fayette County ($63,214), Tract 2612 in Fayette County ($32,220), Tract 2613 in Fayette County ($55,767), Tract 7610 ($77,554), Tract 7620 ($74,783), Tract 7637 ($76,563), Tract 7921 ($53,167), Tract 7922 ($41,576) and Tract 7957 ($68,438). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 7959?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 7959's population at 4,335 (±237) in 1,752 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,233 residents and 2,055 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 7959 | Centerville (Washington County) |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,335 ±237 | 3,235 |
| Households | 1,752 ±176 | 1,265 |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.22 | 2.55 |
| Housing units | 1,957 ±201 | 1,421 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 7959?
The median resident of Census Tract 7959 is 49.7 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.0%.
| Measure | Tract 7959 | Centerville (Washington County) |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.7 ±5.4 | 51.3 |
| Under 18 years | 17.8% ±3.5 pts | 18.2% |
| 65 years and over | 21.4% ±3.7 pts | 21.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.8% ±3.9 pts | 92.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 1.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±3.4 pts | 5.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 2.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2% ±3.1 pts | 11.3% |
| With a disability | 16.7% ±4.6 pts | 17.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9% ±4.4 pts | 7.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5% ±3.5 pts | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.3% ±5.0 pts | 22.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±4.2 pts | 11.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.8% ±1.6 pts | 98.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 7959 earn?
Half of the 1,752 households in Census Tract 7959 earn less than $69,187 a year (±$5,007), against $78,958 across Washington County: 35th highest of the county's 62 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 7959 | Centerville (Washington County) |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,187 ±$5,007 | $71,250 |
| Mean household income | $84,868 ±$7,491 | $88,588 |
| Per capita income | $34,192 ±$2,984 | $34,688 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.7% ±3.3 pts | 4.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.7% ±9.9 pts | 7.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4% ±4.6 pts | 9.0% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% ±4.8 pts | 90.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7% ±5.5 pts | 86.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 7959?
Owners occupy 84.5% of Census Tract 7959's occupied homes and renters 15.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,500 by its owner (±$11,546). The median renter pays $782 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 7959 | Centerville (Washington County) |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,500 ±$11,546 | $120,600 |
| Median gross rent | $782 ±$209 | $833 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.4% ±31.3 pts | 36.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,172 ±$111 | $1,166 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.5% ±6.7 pts | 85.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.5% ±6.7 pts | 14.1% |
| Housing units | 1,957 ±201 | 1,421 |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.6% ±3.3 pts | 94.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 1.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 48.7% ±7.8 pts | 46.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% ±5.2 pts | 9.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 7959 get to work?
78.3% of Census Tract 7959's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.8 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 7959 | Centerville (Washington County) |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.2% ±5.5 pts | 56.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 1.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3% ±7.2 pts | 78.7% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% ±4.7 pts | 5.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% ±5.3 pts | 10.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.8 min ±4.8 | 37.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 7959 compare with the other tracts in Washington County?
Among Washington County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 7959 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Washington County |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th of 62 |
| Median household income | 35th of 62 |
| Per capita income | 45th of 62 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 61 |
| Median gross rent | 46th of 58 |
| Poverty rate | 41st of 48 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41st of 61 |
| Median age | 13th of 62 |
| Owner-occupied share | 24th of 61 |
The tracts next to it on Washington County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7910 | 32nd | $72,850±$8,435 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7441.02 | 33rd | $71,438±$28,017 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7551 | 34th | $70,997±$16,225 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7959 | 35th | $69,187±$5,007 |
| Tract 7840 | 36th | $69,028±$10,210 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7140 | 37th | $68,516±$16,074 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7957 | 38th | $68,438±$26,202 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 7959?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 7959 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections