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Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Pennsylvania has a total population of 12,986,518, with a median household income of $76,081, which is 3% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

Pennsylvania Quick Facts

Population 12,986,518
Median Household Income $76,081
Median Home Value $240,500
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Median Age 40.9 years
Homeownership Rate 69.3%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.5%
High School Graduation 91.9%
Counties 67
Cities/Places 1,993
Population 12,986,518
Median Income $76,081 3% lower national
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment 5.3%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
62.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

43out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Pennsylvania

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Philadelphia city1,582,432$60,69822.0%
2Pittsburgh city303,620$64,13719.5%
3Allentown city125,320$53,40321.6%
4Reading city94,836$45,59927.0%
5Erie city94,156$43,39724.6%
6Bethlehem city77,069$66,44315.8%
7Scranton city76,074$49,53122.0%
8Lancaster city57,683$63,42120.7%
9Levittown CDP50,930$101,6197.2%
10Harrisburg city50,092$47,78329.1%

Richest Cities in Pennsylvania

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Villanova CDP$250,001$945,60088.7%
2Merion Station CDP$250,001$875,50085.3%
3Fox Chapel borough$250,001$880,10086.8%
4Rose Valley borough$218,750$694,20084.3%
5Wynnewood CDP$214,857$890,50088.5%
6Edgeworth borough$202,917$743,90079.9%
7Devon CDP$194,813$658,10082.3%
8Churchville CDP$188,146$607,70060.0%
9Milford Square CDP$180,000$313,20033.5%
10Woodside CDP$178,333$638,50062.9%

Most Affordable Cities in Pennsylvania

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Mahanoy City borough0.9x$35,300$38,047
2Yeagertown CDP1.0x$59,300$62,419
3Johnsonburg borough1.0x$59,200$61,926
4Shenandoah Heights CDP1.0x$85,000$88,417
5St. Clair borough1.1x$65,000$60,908
6Shenandoah borough1.1x$43,500$40,702
7Girardville borough1.1x$41,200$37,639
8Lansford borough1.1x$48,700$44,078
9Bobtown CDP1.1x$55,700$49,125
10Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County)1.1x$69,300$60,982

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All Counties in Pennsylvania (67)

67 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Philadelphia County1,582,432$60,69822.0%$232,400
Allegheny County1,240,476$76,39311.2%$216,700
Montgomery County861,225$111,5216.5%$409,900
Bucks County645,993$111,9516.1%$421,700
Delaware County576,195$88,57610.2%$302,400
Lancaster County555,151$83,7038.7%$279,400
Chester County540,896$123,0415.9%$461,800
York County459,312$82,2388.6%$235,000
Berks County429,989$77,68411.7%$239,700
Lehigh County375,408$77,49311.8%$276,100
Westmoreland County353,345$72,46810.0%$193,100
Luzerne County325,978$62,32115.4%$163,800
Northampton County315,927$86,6878.8%$285,000
Dauphin County287,484$74,15912.3%$222,300
Erie County269,544$61,47615.4%$169,500
Cumberland County264,422$85,6347.8%$261,900
Lackawanna County215,834$64,69114.0%$189,900
Washington County209,778$77,4879.4%$220,600
Butler County195,870$86,7758.0%$275,600
Monroe County167,784$82,37411.3%$241,200
Beaver County166,993$70,15610.1%$185,500
Centre County158,041$72,74816.9%$308,100
Franklin County156,626$74,9467.8%$236,300
Lebanon County143,592$76,35010.6%$227,300
Schuylkill County143,259$66,90112.5%$140,400
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All Cities & Places in Pennsylvania (1,993)

1993 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Philadelphia city1,582,432$60,69822.0%$232,400
Pittsburgh city303,620$64,13719.5%$193,200
Allentown city125,320$53,40321.6%$188,900
Reading city94,836$45,59927.0%$109,800
Erie city94,156$43,39724.6%$108,200
Bethlehem city77,069$66,44315.8%$236,500
Scranton city76,074$49,53122.0%$141,700
Lancaster city57,683$63,42120.7%$203,700
Levittown CDP50,930$101,6197.2%$311,000
Harrisburg city50,092$47,78329.1%$121,000
York city44,830$47,11522.7%$103,100
Wilkes-Barre city44,217$47,97021.1%$108,000
Altoona city43,508$50,17118.8%$113,600
State College borough40,669$47,13239.1%$414,400
Norristown borough35,782$65,05819.0%$205,100
Chester city33,209$39,80930.8%$85,400
Bethel Park municipality33,070$104,1294.3%$258,700
Drexel Hill CDP30,015$87,9938.0%$239,900
Hazleton city29,886$43,37927.0%$129,000
Easton city29,079$63,77517.9%$169,200
Monroeville municipality28,383$78,1919.8%$197,400
Williamsport city27,629$49,36325.2%$146,500
Plum borough26,873$98,4753.0%$218,600
Lebanon city26,600$47,43922.9%$143,200
King of Prussia CDP25,025$111,6003.9%$396,500
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Population Overview

Pennsylvania has a total population of 12,986,518, making it one of the most populous state in the nation. The median age is 40.9 years, 6% higher the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pennsylvania is 40.9 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pennsylvania is $76,081. This is 3% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $240,500. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pennsylvania is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.4%) is well below the state average of 19.0%.

Education

34.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has a total population of 12,986,518 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Pennsylvania?

The median household income in Pennsylvania is $76,081, which is 3% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 1,993 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 67 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Pennsylvania?

The poverty rate in Pennsylvania is 11.8%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Pennsylvania?

The largest city in Pennsylvania is Philadelphia city with a population of 1,582,432.