Pennsylvania
StatePopulation: 12,961,683 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Pennsylvania from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Pennsylvania
- What is the median household income in Pennsylvania?
- The median household income in Pennsylvania is $76,081 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Pennsylvania?
- The poverty rate in Pennsylvania is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Pennsylvania?
- $240,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Pennsylvania?
- The median gross rent in Pennsylvania is $1,162 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Pennsylvania residents have a college degree?
- 34.5% of adults in Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
12,986,518
Median Income
$76,081
Median Home Value
$240,500
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.4%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,337 (+23.2%)
Home Value:
+$60,300 (+33.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.3 pp (-3.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.1 pp (+9.9%)
Unemployment:
-0.1 pp (-1.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
12,986,518
Median Age
40.0
Female
50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 73.8%
Black 10.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Other 3.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.2%
Chinese
0.9%
Korean
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
3.7%
Mexican
1.4%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$76,081
±$310
Per Capita Income
$108,449
Median Family Income
$97,349
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Child Poverty Rate
13.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
14.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
3.7%
$15–25k
7.0%
$25–35k
7.1%
$35–50k
10.7%
$50–75k
16.1%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
17.6%
$150–200k
9.0%
$200k+
11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
5,779,663
Owner-Occupied
69.3%
Renter-Occupied
30.7%
Vacancy Rate
9.4%
Median Home Value
$240,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,162
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.9%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+5.5%
5-Year
+50.1%
HPI (2025 Q4)
713.6
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.6%
$50–100k
9.0%
$100–200k
11.5%
$200–300k
24.2%
$300–500k
23.2%
$500k–$1M
11.3%
$1M+
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.7%
$500–1k
29.0%
$1–1.5k
33.8%
$1.5–2k
17.4%
$2–2.5k
6.7%
$2.5–3.5k
2.1%
$3.5k+
2.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.5%
1 vehicle
34.7%
2 vehicles
36.0%
3+
18.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.7%
Single-fam. att.
18.8%
2–4 units
4.2%
5–19 units
3.1%
20+ units
6.9%
Mobile home
3.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
25.1%
1940–1969
7.0%
1970–1999
12.5%
2000–2009
8.1%
2010+
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
34.5%
Graduate Degree
13.9%
Some College / Associate
15.3%
Less Than High School
2.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Work from Home
13.8%
Self-Employed
4.9%
Government Workers
11.4%
Private For-Profit
83.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.5%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Prof. Services
11.1%
Retail
10.9%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Finance
6.6%
Construction
6.1%
Transportation
6.0%
Public Admin
4.0%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture
1.2%
Occupation
Management
42.4%
Sales
19.4%
Food Prep
16.3%
Production
14.1%
Construction
7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.6 min
Drove Alone
69.6%
Carpool
7.6%
Public Transit
3.9%
Work from Home
13.8%
Walked
3.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
5,235,339
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.3%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
13.0%
35–44
12.3%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
11.2%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 20.6%
Working age (18–64): 79.4%
65 and over: 19.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.4%
Naturalized Citizen
55.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
38.4%
Latin America
32.5%
Europe
17.5%
Africa
9.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.4%
With a Disability
14.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.4%
Uninsured
5.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.5%
Has a Computer
92.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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