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
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,213 | 83,042 | -0.2% |
| Median household income | $58,739 | $60,208 | +2.5% |
| Median home value | $145,400 | $152,800 | +5.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Indiana County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 14,212 | $40,857 | 21.7% | $135,600 |
| Blairsville | 3,215 | $56,337 | 14.7% | $105,900 |
| Homer City | 1,778 | $65,129 | 8.0% | $119,400 |
| Clymer | 1,106 | $44,044 | 18.3% | $78,000 |
| Chevy Chase Heights | 1,101 | $51,930 | 23.0% | $136,800 |
| Black Lick | 899 | $33,234 | 12.9% | $102,200 |
| Dixonville | 756 | N/A | 6.3% | $91,300 |
| Saltsburg | 738 | $63,750 | 11.3% | $174,000 |
| Jacksonville (Indiana County) | 680 | $62,000 | 3.1% | $87,400 |
| Rossiter | 652 | $76,250 | 10.7% | $95,500 |
| Lucerne Mines | 615 | $70,644 | 0.2% | $136,600 |
| Robinson | 526 | $58,750 | 14.6% | $71,300 |
| Marion Center | 436 | $43,125 | 39.2% | $151,300 |
| Ernest | 366 | $68,125 | 14.8% | $76,200 |
| Creekside | 336 | $52,500 | 10.1% | $75,000 |
| Heilwood | 239 | $66,458 | 5.4% | $85,600 |
| Cherry Tree | 215 | $60,625 | 10.2% | $108,400 |
| Coral | 214 | $58,008 | 14.0% | $74,600 |
| Plumville | 174 | $50,938 | 18.4% | $95,700 |
| Glen Campbell | 166 | $43,125 | 12.1% | $55,000 |
| Alverda | 159 | $35,625 | 23.3% | $82,400 |
| Commodore | 148 | $87,583 | 38.5% | $61,000 |
| Graceton | 106 | $38,875 | 18.9% | $89,300 |
| Armagh | 103 | $88,929 | 1.9% | $112,500 |
| Shelocta | 48 | $69,375 | 10.4% | $150,000 |
| Smicksburg | 41 | $65,000 | 9.8% | $68,800 |
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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.