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Indiana County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Indiana County, Pennsylvania has a population of 83,213, the 34th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $58,739 and the median home value is $145,400. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

Indiana County Quick Facts

Population 83,213
Median Household Income $58,739
Median Home Value $145,400
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Unemployment Rate 6.6%
Median Age 39.5 years
Homeownership Rate 71.1%
Affordability Ratio 2.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.9%
High School Graduation 92.4%
Cities/Places 14
Population 83,213 34th of 67
Median Income $58,739 23% lower state
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Unemployment 6.6%

Economy & Housing

Employment

6.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
56.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

15out 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 Indiana County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Indiana borough14,170$44,78419.8%$123,300
Blairsville borough3,211$55,89317.1%$109,100
Homer City borough1,716$60,8937.3%$117,300
Clymer borough1,133$43,75015.5%$74,800
Saltsburg borough703$63,75010.0%$159,700
Marion Center borough476$41,87539.5%$137,500
Ernest borough368$68,75015.5%$81,000
Creekside borough359$50,89313.8%$67,200
Cherry Tree borough270$65,9915.2%$106,300
Plumville borough225$48,75020.4%$91,300
Glen Campbell borough169$46,25015.3%$54,100
Armagh borough76$74,6432.6%$107,800
Shelocta borough59$51,25010.2%N/A
Smicksburg borough56$56,00012.5%$85,000

Population Overview

Indiana County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 83,213. It is the 34th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Indiana County is 39.5 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Indiana County is $58,739. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $145,400. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Indiana County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Indiana County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 92.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Indiana County, Pennsylvania?

Indiana County has a population of 83,213, making it the 34th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Indiana County?

The median household income in Indiana County is $58,739 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.

How many cities are in Indiana County, Pennsylvania?

Indiana County contains 14 Census-designated places.