Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania has a population of 43,653, the 49th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $65,557 and the median home value is $183,200. The poverty rate is 10.6%.

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

Huntingdon County Quick Facts

Population 43,653

Median Household Income $65,557

Median Home Value $183,200

Poverty Rate 10.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 44.0 years

Homeownership Rate 79.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.2%

High School Graduation 91.4%

Cities/Places 20

Population 43,653 49th of 67

Median Income $65,557 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.6%

Unemployment 4.6%

How Huntingdon 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	43,844	43,653	-0.4%
Median household income	$65,429	$65,557	+0.2%
Median home value	$180,300	$183,200	+1.6%

Median Household Income

Huntingdon

$65,557

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Huntingdon

$183,200

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.5%

$25K-$50K 21.1%

$50K-$100K 32.8%

$100K+ 29.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

51.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.2%

Renter 20.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $810/mo 14.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.7%

18-34

21.4%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

26.8%

75+

9.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very 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 Huntingdon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Huntingdon	6,897	$67,125	9.3%	$198,900
Mount Union	2,328	$40,625	26.7%	$98,200
McConnellstown	1,428	$92,404	4.3%	$220,800
Allenport	719	$116,250	7.8%	$151,500
Orbisonia	468	$31,667	22.2%	$132,800
Alexandria	430	$71,875	19.5%	$155,000
Saltillo	417	$71,321	12.8%	$162,500
Petersburg	404	$66,250	4.7%	$126,700
Three Springs	404	$50,573	10.5%	$148,900
Mapleton	398	$71,250	10.4%	$90,000
Broad Top City	391	$70,272	16.1%	$111,200
Rockhill	386	$74,107	5.5%	$157,100
Mill Creek	319	$48,750	9.1%	$121,900
Marklesburg	291	$82,708	5.8%	$163,200
Dudley	191	$54,375	8.7%	$83,500
Cassville	145	$52,292	33.8%	$163,400
Shirleysburg	101	$56,250	4.0%	N/A
Birmingham	93	$71,250	6.5%	N/A
Shade Gap	68	$69,583	5.9%	$101,300
Coalmont	62	$38,750	29.0%	$95,000

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Population Overview

Huntingdon County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 43,653. It is the 49th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Huntingdon County is 44.0 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Huntingdon County is $65,557. This is 16% 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 10.6%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $183,200. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Huntingdon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Huntingdon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania?

Huntingdon County has a population of 43,653, 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 $65,557 with a poverty rate of 10.6%.

How many cities are in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania?

Huntingdon County contains 20 Census-designated places.