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Indiana County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Indiana County, Pennsylvania has a population of 83,042, the 34th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $60,208 and the median home value is $152,800. The poverty rate is 14.0%.

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

Indiana County Quick Facts

Population 83,042
Median Household Income $60,208
Median Home Value $152,800
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Unemployment Rate 6.7%
Median Age 40.0 years
Homeownership Rate 72.1%
Affordability Ratio 2.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.0%
High School Graduation 92.5%
Cities/Places 26
Population 83,042 34th of 67
Median Income $60,208 23% lower than state
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Unemployment 6.7%

How Indiana County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population83,21383,042-0.2%
Median household income$58,739$60,208+2.5%
Median home value$145,400$152,800+5.1%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.9%
$25K-$50K 21.3%
$50K-$100K 32.2%
$100K+ 25.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.8%
$10K-$15K
5.5%
$15K-$20K
3.5%
$20K-$25K
6.2%
$25K-$30K
4.1%
$30K-$35K
5.2%
$35K-$40K
4.6%
$40K-$45K
3.8%
$45K-$50K
3.6%
$50K-$60K
7.6%
$60K-$75K
10.5%
$75K-$100K
14.0%
$100K-$125K
8.5%
$125K-$150K
5.9%
$150K-$200K
6.5%
$200K+
4.7%

Employment

6.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
56.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $800/mo 15.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

16out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Indiana County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Indiana14,212$40,85721.7%$135,600
Blairsville3,215$56,33714.7%$105,900
Homer City1,778$65,1298.0%$119,400
Clymer1,106$44,04418.3%$78,000
Chevy Chase Heights1,101$51,93023.0%$136,800
Black Lick899$33,23412.9%$102,200
Dixonville756N/A6.3%$91,300
Saltsburg738$63,75011.3%$174,000
Jacksonville (Indiana County)680$62,0003.1%$87,400
Rossiter652$76,25010.7%$95,500
Lucerne Mines615$70,6440.2%$136,600
Robinson526$58,75014.6%$71,300
Marion Center436$43,12539.2%$151,300
Ernest366$68,12514.8%$76,200
Creekside336$52,50010.1%$75,000
Heilwood239$66,4585.4%$85,600
Cherry Tree215$60,62510.2%$108,400
Coral214$58,00814.0%$74,600
Plumville174$50,93818.4%$95,700
Glen Campbell166$43,12512.1%$55,000
Alverda159$35,62523.3%$82,400
Commodore148$87,58338.5%$61,000
Graceton106$38,87518.9%$89,300
Armagh103$88,9291.9%$112,500
Shelocta48$69,37510.4%$150,000
Smicksburg41$65,0009.8%$68,800

Population Overview

Indiana County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 83,042. It is the 34th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 26 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Indiana County is 40.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Indiana County is $60,208. This is 23% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $152,800. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Indiana County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Indiana County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Indiana 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 Indiana County, Pennsylvania?

Indiana County has a population of 83,042, 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 $60,208 with a poverty rate of 14.0%.

How many cities are in Indiana County, Pennsylvania?

Indiana County contains 26 Census-designated places.