Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania has a population of 65,069, the 39th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $64,295 and the median home value is $146,300. The poverty rate is 11.3%.
Armstrong County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 43 | National average: 60
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Armstrong County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittanning borough | 3,910 | $53,996 | 23.5% | $109,200 |
| Ford City borough | 2,833 | $56,451 | 14.6% | $78,600 |
| Leechburg borough | 2,052 | $54,886 | 11.5% | $94,300 |
| Freeport borough | 1,736 | $45,464 | 23.4% | $100,200 |
| Apollo borough | 1,454 | $54,531 | 11.8% | $84,000 |
| West Kittanning borough | 1,309 | $59,414 | 7.0% | $118,800 |
| West Leechburg borough | 1,257 | $76,042 | 3.0% | $165,300 |
| North Apollo borough | 1,184 | $64,046 | 12.0% | $130,800 |
| Rural Valley borough | 929 | $70,625 | 8.9% | $135,000 |
| Parker city | 642 | $47,708 | 26.2% | $97,900 |
| Dayton borough | 572 | $57,917 | 8.6% | $107,000 |
| Worthington borough | 474 | $71,583 | 10.5% | $133,900 |
| Manorville borough | 446 | $75,714 | 6.0% | $150,000 |
| Ford Cliff borough | 386 | $64,750 | 7.2% | $100,000 |
| South Bethlehem borough | 374 | $45,000 | 14.5% | $104,500 |
| Applewold borough | 328 | $50,536 | 16.5% | $190,000 |
| Elderton borough | 283 | $59,375 | 20.8% | $120,800 |
| Atwood borough | 161 | $46,786 | 25.5% | $218,100 |
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Population Overview
Armstrong County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 65,069. It is the 39th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 18 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 $64,295. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $146,300. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Armstrong County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Armstrong County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.0%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.
Education
18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?
Armstrong County has a population of 65,069, making it the 39th most populous county in Pennsylvania.
What is the median income in Armstrong County?
The median household income in Armstrong County is $64,295 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.
How many cities are in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?
Armstrong County contains 18 Census-designated places.