Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania Demographics
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Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania has a population of 38,219, the 54th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $68,487 and the median home value is $216,400. The poverty rate is 11.4%.

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

Susquehanna County Quick Facts

Population 38,219

Median Household Income $68,487

Median Home Value $216,400

Poverty Rate 11.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 48.6 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.4%

High School Graduation 91.0%

Cities/Places 13

Population 38,219 54th of 67

Median Income $68,487 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.4%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Susquehanna 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	38,349	38,219	-0.3%
Median household income	$66,930	$68,487	+2.3%
Median home value	$206,700	$216,400	+4.7%

Median Household Income

Susquehanna

$68,487

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Susquehanna

$216,400

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.3%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 31.0%

$100K+ 31.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

8.2%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

55.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $933/mo 16.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.8%

18-34

16.6%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

31.4%

75+

10.4%

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 Susquehanna County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Forest City	1,770	$57,404	16.9%	$143,900
Montrose	1,512	$53,269	24.6%	$168,400
Susquehanna Depot	1,297	$54,500	24.2%	$82,700
Hallstead	1,217	$50,833	15.0%	$128,200
New Milford	748	$56,875	12.3%	$159,900
Lanesboro	669	$35,000	15.6%	$112,200
Great Bend	581	$46,071	11.4%	$160,900
Oakland	527	$54,625	20.4%	$95,600
Thompson	327	$58,393	30.0%	$158,300
Hop Bottom	291	$66,875	15.8%	$116,600
Little Meadows	239	$57,500	13.0%	$185,400
Union Dale	225	$55,750	10.7%	$170,000
Friendsville	162	$85,000	34.6%	$235,000

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Population Overview

Susquehanna County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 38,219. It is the 54th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Susquehanna County is 48.6 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Susquehanna County is $68,487. This is 12% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $216,400. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Susquehanna County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?

Susquehanna County has a population of 38,219, making it the 54th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Susquehanna County?

The median household income in Susquehanna County is $68,487 with a poverty rate of 11.4%.

How many cities are in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?

Susquehanna County contains 13 Census-designated places.