The proportion of the population 65 years of age and older vanes by ZW code. The town of Cedarhurst (ZIP code
15243) has a comparatively high proportion of this population (Exhibit 10).

The aging population
may cause an increase
in demand for
inpatient services
The town of
Cedarhurst (where St.

Clair Hospital is
located) has the
highest proportion of
the population aged
65+ L.omt
Economic Indicators
The following topics were assessed to examine various economic indicators with implications for health: people
in poverty. unemployment rates, state budget cuts, and household income. Data regarding payer type, race, and
ethnicity also were assessed.

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1. People in Poverty
Many healib needs are associated with poverty. According to the U.S. Census. in 20 0, about 15 percent of
people in the U.S. and about 12 percent of people in Pennsylvania lived in poverty. Allegheny County reported a
poverty rate in 2009 that was higher than the state average in that year (Exhibit 11).

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0.0% 2.0%
4.0% 8.0%
10.0% 6.0%
Poverty Rate, 2009
12.0% 14.0%
Sourue: L’S. Census Bureau, 2010.

2. Unemployment Rates
Allegheny and Washington counties both reported lower unemployment rates in 2011 than the national or state
averages (Exhibit 12). Although Allegheny County’s unemployment rate is relatively low, its 2009 poverty rate
was relatively high. This disparity may be due to a prevalence of low-paying jobs in the county.

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