Juniata County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Juniata County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 23,419. It is the 61st most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Juniata County is 43.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Juniata County is $63,923. This is 16% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $206,300. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Juniata County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 57% 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 83.3%.