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Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania has a population of 64,622, the 40th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $65,008 and the median home value is $157,300. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

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

Armstrong County Quick Facts

Population 64,622
Median Household Income $65,008
Median Home Value $157,300
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Median Age 47.2 years
Homeownership Rate 78.8%
Affordability Ratio 2.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.0%
High School Graduation 93.0%
Cities/Places 24
Population 64,622 40th of 67
Median Income $65,008 17% lower than state
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment 4.3%

How Armstrong County Changed

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

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population65,06964,622-0.7%
Median household income$64,295$65,008+1.1%
Median home value$146,300$157,300+7.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.9%
$25K-$50K 21.4%
$50K-$100K 31.9%
$100K+ 29.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.6%
$10K-$15K
4.4%
$15K-$20K
4.3%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
3.7%
$30K-$35K
4.7%
$35K-$40K
4.9%
$40K-$45K
3.4%
$45K-$50K
4.7%
$50K-$60K
7.1%
$60K-$75K
10.3%
$75K-$100K
14.5%
$100K-$125K
11.3%
$125K-$150K
6.5%
$150K-$200K
7.2%
$200K+
4.7%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
57.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $785/mo 14.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

10out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Armstrong County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Kittanning3,902$51,71120.7%$101,300
Ford City2,813$57,97117.4%$84,400
Leechburg1,985$48,20719.7%$97,600
Freeport1,708$48,84327.3%$110,600
West Hills1,584$97,75410.2%$226,400
Orchard Hills1,546$61,44214.0%$125,800
Apollo1,488$52,00018.2%$91,100
West Kittanning1,284$65,5476.9%$122,400
North Apollo1,156$66,62915.7%$140,600
Lenape Heights1,042$76,2500.1%$161,500
Rural Valley1,019$68,5129.8%$145,200
Pleasant View809$75,8048.9%$118,900
Parker634$39,58328.2%$98,600
Dayton521$58,4488.5%$105,400
Worthington499$74,0008.4%$162,800
Ford Cliff409$70,83316.4%$107,300
Manorville402$77,8856.2%$147,900
Applewold385$61,25015.1%$189,100
South Bethlehem382$44,25013.9%$109,400
Elderton310$63,21419.4%$127,200
North Vandergrift249N/A36.1%$45,800
Templeton213$54,65912.7%$82,300
Atwood160$47,08328.1%$218,300
Kiskimere115N/A0.0%$154,800

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Population Overview

Armstrong County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 64,622. It is the 40th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 24 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Armstrong County is 47.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Armstrong County is $65,008. This is 17% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $157,300. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Armstrong County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Armstrong County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Armstrong County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and 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 Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?

Armstrong County has a population of 64,622, making it the 40th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Armstrong County?

The median household income in Armstrong County is $65,008 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?

Armstrong County contains 24 Census-designated places.