McKean County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: McKean County, Pennsylvania Demographics
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McKean County, Pennsylvania has a population of 39,904, the 52nd most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $62,905 and the median home value is $104,500. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

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

McKean County Quick Facts

Population 39,904

Median Household Income $62,905

Median Home Value $104,500

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.9%

Median Age 44.0 years

Homeownership Rate 78.0%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.8%

High School Graduation 92.3%

Cities/Places 10

Population 39,904 52nd of 67

Median Income $62,905 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment 4.9%

How McKean 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	40,149	39,904	-0.6%
Median household income	$61,705	$62,905	+1.9%
Median home value	$98,700	$104,500	+5.9%

Median Household Income

McKean

$62,905

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

McKean

$104,500

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 35.0%

$100K+ 26.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

15.6%

$100K-$125K

9.9%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

4.3%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.0%

Renter 22.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $809/mo 15.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.4%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

27.1%

75+

8.6%

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 McKean County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bradford	7,683	$56,161	23.0%	$85,600
Kane	3,537	$52,353	9.7%	$73,600
Port Allegany	2,356	$65,595	20.0%	$112,500
Smethport	1,462	$60,455	19.2%	$116,100
University of Pittsburgh Bradford	974	N/A	N/A	N/A
Foster Brook	942	$98,049	8.6%	$112,600
Mount Jewett	674	$53,125	18.8%	$76,300
Lewis Run	570	$73,523	7.0%	$123,200
Eldred	566	$49,063	14.9%	$125,900
Rew	200	N/A	1.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

McKean County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 39,904. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McKean 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 McKean County is $62,905. This is 19% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $104,500. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, McKean County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

McKean 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 (2.0%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for McKean 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 McKean County, Pennsylvania?

McKean County has a population of 39,904, making it the 52nd most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in McKean County?

The median household income in McKean County is $62,905 with a poverty rate of 13.7%.

How many cities are in McKean County, Pennsylvania?

McKean County contains 10 Census-designated places.