119th Congress · PA-1
Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District
Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District (PA-1) has a population of 764,829. The median household income is $111,074 and the median age is 43.7.
764,829
Population
1093
People / sq mi
$111,074
Median Income
43.7
Median Age
PA-1 covers 700 sq mi of land at 1093.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
Economy & Income
$111,074
Median Household Income
$56,180
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$415,700
Median Home Value
$1,523
Median Rent
77.8%
Homeownership
Education
94.7%
High School+
44.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District (PA-1) has a population of 764,829 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District is $111,074, with a per capita income of $56,180.
Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District is 81.6% White, 3.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.