Juniata County, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 61st-largest in Pennsylvania

The population of Juniata County, Pennsylvania is 23,419 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 61st-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $63,923, the median home value is $206,300, and the median age is 43.1.

The population of Juniata County has declined 5.0% since 2010 (24,625 → 23,395), a -0.37% annualized rate.

Juniata County within Pennsylvania · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

23,419

Population

-0.37%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$63,923

Median Income

$206,300

Median Home Value

Juniata County covers 391 sq mi of land at 59.8 people per square mile.

About Juniata County, PA

Juniata County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 6.8% of the population. With 23,419 residents, Juniata County is a county in Pennsylvania.

Median household income is $63,923, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 7.0%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $206,300, with typical rent around $730.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 15.0%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.2%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

Juniata County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Juniata County had a population of 24,625 in 2010 and 23,395 in 2024, a -5.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,760 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: -0.36%.

Juniata County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

23,395

Population (2024)

24,625

Population (2010)

24,760

Peak (2019)

-0.36%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	24,625	-	-	estimate
2011	24,711	+86	+0.35%	estimate
2012	24,609	-102	-0.41%	estimate
2013	24,478	-131	-0.53%	estimate
2014	24,484	+6	+0.02%	estimate
2015	24,442	-42	-0.17%	estimate
2016	24,554	+112	+0.46%	estimate
2017	24,628	+74	+0.30%	estimate
2018	24,722	+94	+0.38%	estimate
2019	24,760	+38	+0.15%	estimate
2020	23,483	-1,277	-5.16%	estimate
2021	23,359	-124	-0.53%	estimate
2022	23,290	-69	-0.30%	estimate
2023	23,368	+78	+0.33%	estimate
2024	23,395	+27	+0.12%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.2%
Black or African American	1.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.1

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

20.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.0%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

5.4%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

11.1%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

12.1%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

7.6%

65–74

11.9%

75–84

6.7%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 18.0% · Seniors (65+): 20.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$63,923$-12,158 vs state
Mean household income	$80,988
Per-capita income	$32,025
Poverty rate	7.0%-1.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.5%
Employment-to-population	58.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

19.3%

Professional & business services

16.4%

Construction

11.7%

Retail trade

7.1%

Public administration

6.5%

Finance & real estate

6.0%

Agriculture

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Juniata County is manufacturing, accounting for 19.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

2.5%

Carpool

76.2%

Public transit

9.2%

Work from home

31.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$206,300$-34,200 vs state

Median home value

$730

Median rent

73.2%

Homeownership rate

10,502

Total housing units

85.0%

Occupied

15.0%

Vacant

26.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

84.7%

With health insurance

85.2%

With broadband internet

6.8%

Foreign-born

6.3%

Veterans (18+)

12.7%

With a disability

88.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.3%

High School+

15.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Juniata County, Pennsylvania has a population of 23,419 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 61st-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 60 people per square mile.

The population of Juniata County has declined 5.0% since 2010 (24,625 → 23,395), a -0.37% annualized rate.

The median household income in Juniata County, Pennsylvania is $63,923, with mean (average) household income of $80,988 and per-capita income of $32,025. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Juniata County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.2%), Black or African American (1.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Juniata County, Pennsylvania is 43.1 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Juniata County is $206,300 and median monthly rent is $730. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,502 total housing units, 15.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Juniata County, Pennsylvania is manufacturing, employing 19.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Juniata County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.