Centre County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Centre County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Centre County, Pennsylvania has a population of 158,576, the 22nd most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $74,291 and the median home value is $323,500. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

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

Centre County Quick Facts

Population 158,576

Median Household Income $74,291

Median Home Value $323,500

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 34.2 years

Homeownership Rate 61.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 46.2%

High School Graduation 94.5%

Cities/Places 53

Population 158,576 22nd of 67

Median Income $74,291 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Centre County 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	158,041	158,576	+0.3%
Median household income	$72,748	$74,291	+2.1%
Median home value	$308,100	$323,500	+5.0%

Median Household Income

Centre

$74,291

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Centre

$323,500

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.3%

$25K-$50K 18.3%

$50K-$100K 26.6%

$100K+ 37.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.8%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

9.0%

$200K+

11.0%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

55.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.8%

Renter 38.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,207/mo 19.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.6%

18-34

36.3%

35-54

21.7%

55-74

20.8%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Centre County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
State College	41,050	$45,424	38.1%	$437,800
Park Forest Village	8,624	$79,120	21.5%	$389,600
Bellefonte	6,009	$62,540	13.1%	$240,300
Boalsburg	4,582	$100,958	11.3%	$413,000
Pleasant Gap	3,208	$69,536	3.5%	$240,200
Toftrees	2,873	$73,721	25.4%	$434,100
Philipsburg	2,748	$47,794	12.5%	$148,700
Stormstown	2,532	$146,875	1.0%	$440,800
Lemont	2,076	$101,526	4.1%	$385,600
Houserville	2,000	$119,303	2.8%	$378,600
Zion	1,981	$94,829	3.7%	$344,700
Centre Hall	1,547	$80,652	8.3%	$263,700
Pine Grove Mills	1,502	$180,173	0.0%	$378,500
Milesburg	1,105	$61,442	6.7%	$191,800
Nittany	1,096	$69,716	12.3%	$151,800
Ramblewood	1,092	$115,568	7.0%	$269,500
Clarence	795	$72,750	2.5%	$173,400
Millheim	777	$73,125	6.4%	$246,700
Aaronsburg (Centre County)	718	$89,408	1.8%	$269,400
Snow Shoe	702	$77,969	6.5%	$178,200
Howard	653	$69,306	6.0%	$195,000
North Philipsburg	651	$45,556	5.6%	$97,400
Blanchard	593	$76,250	1.5%	$162,500
Rebersburg	583	$71,806	1.9%	$194,600
Continental Courts	573	$50,721	8.2%	$32,300
Spring Mills	564	$68,750	4.3%	$229,700
Port Matilda	552	$50,483	10.9%	$203,900
Snydertown	467	$107,738	0.0%	$413,200
Runville	425	N/A	4.0%	$195,300
South Philipsburg	397	$61,645	12.6%	$139,700
Eagleville (Centre County)	336	$61,146	6.9%	$165,000
Moshannon	284	$52,604	22.2%	$129,700
Unionville	238	$61,354	4.6%	$122,800
Moose Run	235	$66,250	0.0%	$180,900
Casanova	227	$76,188	4.4%	$96,700
Julian	206	$63,750	14.1%	$190,600
Baileyville	190	N/A	0.0%	$227,400
Sandy Ridge	181	N/A	28.2%	N/A
Mingoville	180	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Potters Mills	172	N/A	9.9%	$580,000
Pine Glen	167	$72,500	12.0%	$130,000
Madisonburg	148	$69,750	0.0%	$175,000
Mount Eagle	117	$85,795	0.0%	$183,800
Coburn	111	$31,429	34.2%	$156,800
Woodward	106	N/A	15.1%	N/A
Eagle Creek	105	N/A	18.1%	$171,300
Holters Crossing	96	$83,365	0.0%	$162,500
Yarnell	92	N/A	15.2%	$187,500
Monument	89	$83,281	7.9%	N/A
Peru	76	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Orviston	69	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Jacksonville (Centre County)	52	$64,375	0.0%	$109,100
Hublersburg	26	N/A	100.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Centre County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 158,576. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 53 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Centre County is 34.2 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 14.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Centre County is $74,291. This is 5% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $323,500. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Centre County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.8% of the population. Asian residents account for 5.7%. The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

46.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Centre County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 31% higher 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 94.5%. Notably, 23.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Centre 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 Centre County, Pennsylvania?

Centre County has a population of 158,576, making it the 22nd most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Centre County?

The median household income in Centre County is $74,291 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.

How many cities are in Centre County, Pennsylvania?

Centre County contains 53 Census-designated places.