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Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania has a population of 43,844, the 49th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $65,429 and the median home value is $180,300. The poverty rate is 11.0%.

Huntingdon County Quick Facts

Population 43,844
Median Household Income $65,429
Median Home Value $180,300
Poverty Rate 11.0%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 43.5 years
Homeownership Rate 78.6%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.2%
High School Graduation 90.7%
Cities/Places 19
Population 43,844 49th of 67
Median Income $65,429 14% lower state
Poverty Rate 11.0%
Unemployment 5.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
51.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

19out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Huntingdon County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Huntingdon borough6,884$66,42911.7%$189,400
East Petersburg borough4,575$86,6146.7%$248,100
Mount Union borough2,349$38,94734.7%$99,000
Saltillo borough452$72,6474.9%$112,000
New Alexandria borough445$72,0839.2%$184,500
Orbisonia borough433$32,91724.7%$117,300
Broad Top City borough430$68,33316.5%$107,900
Three Springs borough404$49,3757.3%$159,400
Alexandria borough401$67,00016.5%$138,500
Rockhill borough380$74,3755.6%$142,500
Mapleton borough357$58,75016.6%$83,900
Marklesburg borough323$80,1256.0%$161,000
Mill Creek borough290$45,0007.6%$112,500
Dudley borough212$54,6595.8%$82,900
Cassville borough159$57,18825.8%$160,600
Shirleysburg borough98$54,3754.1%$126,000
Birmingham borough91$70,0004.4%$70,000
Shade Gap borough88$102,6561.1%$85,000
Coalmont borough57$36,25042.1%$107,500

Population Overview

Huntingdon County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 43,844. It is the 49th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Huntingdon County is 43.5 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Huntingdon County is $65,429. This is 14% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $180,300. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Huntingdon 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

Huntingdon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 90.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania?

Huntingdon County has a population of 43,844, making it the 49th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Huntingdon County?

The median household income in Huntingdon County is $65,429 with a poverty rate of 11.0%.

How many cities are in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania?

Huntingdon County contains 19 Census-designated places.