Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Pennsylvania Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pennsylvania had a total population of 13,018,639, with a median household income of $77,971, which is 3% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Pennsylvania Quick Facts

Population 13,018,639

Median Household Income $77,971

Median Home Value $254,500

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 40.9 years

Homeownership Rate 69.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.2%

High School Graduation 92.1%

Counties 67

Cities/Places 1,991

Population 13,018,639

Median Income $77,971 3% lower than national

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Pennsylvania Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	12,986,518	13,018,639	+0.2%
Median household income	$76,081	$77,971	+2.5%
Median home value	$240,500	$254,500	+5.8%

Median Household Income

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.1%

$25K-$50K 17.4%

$50K-$100K 28.7%

$100K+ 38.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

11.8%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%

62.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.3%

Renter 30.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,209/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.4%

18-34

21.9%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

25.0%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Largest Cities in Pennsylvania

#	City	Population	Median Income	Poverty
1	Philadelphia	1,579,706	$61,953	21.4%
2	Pittsburgh	304,759	$65,742	20.1%
3	Allentown	125,976	$55,494	21.0%
4	Reading	95,242	$44,091	28.7%
5	Erie	93,850	$46,113	23.3%
6	Bethlehem	77,956	$68,879	15.7%
7	Scranton	76,033	$50,739	23.0%
8	Lancaster	57,719	$63,690	20.3%
9	Levittown	50,926	$105,071	7.0%
10	Harrisburg	50,287	$48,099	30.5%

Richest Cities in Pennsylvania

#	City	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+
1	Villanova	$250,000+	$946,400	84.2%
2	Merion Station	$250,000+	$886,600	84.5%
3	Rose Valley	$246,875	$751,100	87.4%
4	Fox Chapel	$243,625	$900,600	85.9%
5	Wynnewood	$221,705	$882,900	84.9%
6	Devon	$219,063	$761,000	89.6%
7	Edgeworth	$202,813	$820,100	81.2%
8	Spring House	$198,077	$670,700	73.2%
9	Churchville	$192,519	$657,000	59.7%
10	Woodbourne	$186,000	$667,300	73.9%

Most Affordable Cities in Pennsylvania

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

#	City	Ratio	Home Value	Income
1	Hereford	0.7x	$78,000	$115,139
2	Johnsonburg	1.0x	$62,200	$61,484
3	Shenandoah Heights	1.0x	$89,400	$87,314
4	East Conemaugh	1.0x	$44,100	$42,500
5	Yeagertown	1.1x	$66,100	$62,341
6	Girardville	1.1x	$45,400	$41,964
7	Shenandoah	1.1x	$49,500	$45,294
8	Ashland	1.1x	$58,800	$52,708
9	St. Clair	1.1x	$71,800	$64,304
10	Dale	1.1x	$43,200	$37,813

Explore Pennsylvania Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Pennsylvania (67)

67 results


Philadelphia County	1,579,706	$61,953	21.4%	$243,100
Allegheny County	1,238,177	$78,548	11.5%	$227,600
Montgomery County	867,573	$113,915	6.5%	$436,700
Bucks County	647,461	$114,764	6.1%	$445,700
Delaware County	579,222	$89,546	10.2%	$332,200
Lancaster County	557,931	$86,959	8.2%	$301,100
Chester County	547,840	$127,208	6.0%	$485,600
York County	462,924	$84,829	8.4%	$248,600
Berks County	433,015	$79,777	12.2%	$257,300
Lehigh County	378,792	$80,079	11.6%	$300,400
Westmoreland County	352,500	$74,109	10.3%	$203,500
Luzerne County	327,675	$63,691	15.3%	$174,100
Northampton County	318,580	$89,184	8.8%	$308,600
Dauphin County	289,593	$76,242	12.9%	$236,400
Erie County	269,052	$63,354	15.0%	$177,000
Cumberland County	268,323	$87,494	7.5%	$277,600
Lackawanna County	216,146	$66,223	14.4%	$201,800
Washington County	210,042	$78,958	9.6%	$228,500
Butler County	197,254	$89,843	8.2%	$294,200
Monroe County	167,515	$83,565	10.7%	$267,600
Beaver County	166,324	$71,089	9.9%	$190,900
Centre County	158,576	$74,291	16.3%	$323,500
Franklin County	157,379	$77,003	8.5%	$249,800
Lebanon County	144,186	$78,425	10.1%	$242,000
Schuylkill County	143,558	$68,313	12.8%	$153,000

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All Cities & Places in Pennsylvania (1,991)

1991 results


Philadelphia	1,579,706	$61,953	21.4%	$243,100
Pittsburgh	304,759	$65,742	20.1%	$205,800
Allentown	125,976	$55,494	21.0%	$206,600
Reading	95,242	$44,091	28.7%	$121,300
Erie	93,850	$46,113	23.3%	$115,200
Bethlehem	77,956	$68,879	15.7%	$260,400
Scranton	76,033	$50,739	23.0%	$158,100
Lancaster	57,719	$63,690	20.3%	$219,500
Levittown	50,926	$105,071	7.0%	$341,300
Harrisburg	50,287	$48,099	30.5%	$124,200
York	44,938	$48,420	21.1%	$119,700
Wilkes-Barre	44,423	$48,515	23.1%	$117,200
Altoona	43,196	$51,250	16.6%	$119,900
State College	41,050	$45,424	38.1%	$437,800
Norristown	35,893	$66,701	18.5%	$213,900
Chester	33,619	$41,342	29.0%	$83,100
Bethel Park	32,881	$107,090	4.0%	$273,400
Drexel Hill	30,451	$88,168	7.8%	$266,400
Hazleton	30,111	$46,177	25.0%	$151,600
Easton	29,739	$69,348	16.3%	$196,300
Monroeville	28,295	$79,218	10.7%	$209,800
Williamsport	27,612	$48,851	25.4%	$154,300
Plum	26,723	$98,705	3.6%	$227,600
Lebanon	26,536	$48,456	22.9%	$156,500
King of Prussia	25,857	$117,912	4.5%	$436,200

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Population Overview

Pennsylvania has a total population of 13,018,639, making it one of the most populous states in the nation. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pennsylvania is 40.9 years. This is 5% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pennsylvania is $77,971. This is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 6% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $254,500. Housing costs are 24% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pennsylvania is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.7%) is well below the national average of 19.3%.

Education

35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pennsylvania come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has a total population of 13,018,639 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Pennsylvania?

The median household income in Pennsylvania is $77,971, which is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 1,991 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 67 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Pennsylvania?

The poverty rate in Pennsylvania is 11.7%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Pennsylvania?

The largest city in Pennsylvania is Philadelphia with a population of 1,579,706.