Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 49th-largest in Pennsylvania
The population of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania is 43,844 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $65,429, the median home value is $180,300, and the median age is 43.5.
The population of Huntingdon County has declined 5.7% since 2010 (45,999 → 43,359), a -0.42% annualized rate.
43,844
Population
-0.42%
Annual growth
50
People / sq mi
$65,429
Median Income
$180,300
Median Home Value
Huntingdon County covers 875 sq mi of land at 50.1 people per square mile.
About Huntingdon County, PA
Huntingdon County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 13.5% of the population. With 43,844 residents, Huntingdon County is a county in Pennsylvania. It ranks #49 among counties in Pennsylvania by population.
The typical household here earns about $65,429, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $180,300, with typical rent around $795.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 18.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 6.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Huntingdon County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Huntingdon County had a population of 45,999 in 2010 and 43,359 in 2024, a -5.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 46,013 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.42%.
43,359
Population (2024)
45,999
Population (2010)
46,013
Peak (2011)
-0.42%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 45,999 |
| 2011 | 46,013 |
| 2012 | 45,948 |
| 2013 | 45,847 |
| 2014 | 45,749 |
| 2015 | 45,514 |
| 2016 | 45,411 |
| 2017 | 45,447 |
| 2018 | 45,385 |
| 2019 | 44,894 |
| 2020 | 44,071 |
| 2021 | 43,989 |
| 2022 | 43,303 |
| 2023 | 43,545 |
| 2024 | 43,359 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.5
Median Age
46.8%
Female
53.2%
Male
21.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.6% · Seniors (65+): 21.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $65,429$-10,652 vs state |
| Mean household income | $81,916 |
| Per-capita income | $32,158 |
| Poverty rate | 8.5%+0.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 48.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Huntingdon County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
5.0%
Carpool
77.6%
Public transit
6.6%
Work from home
31.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$180,300$-60,200 vs state
Median home value
$795
Median rent
78.6%
Homeownership rate
20,932
Total housing units
76.6%
Occupied
23.4%
Vacant
21.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.0%
With health insurance
88.4%
With broadband internet
13.5%
Foreign-born
8.8%
Veterans (18+)
16.9%
With a disability
96.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.7%
High School+
18.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania has a population of 43,844 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 50 people per square mile.
The population of Huntingdon County has declined 5.7% since 2010 (45,999 → 43,359), a -0.42% annualized rate.
The median household income in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania is $65,429, with mean (average) household income of $81,916 and per-capita income of $32,158. 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Huntingdon County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.2%), Black or African American (4.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania is 43.5 years. Residents are 46.8% female and 53.2% male.
The median home value in Huntingdon County is $180,300 and median monthly rent is $795. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,932 total housing units, 23.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.