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119th Congress · PA-12

Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District

Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District (PA-12) has a population of 761,238. The median household income is $70,333 and the median age is 39.5.

761,238

Population

1788

People / sq mi

$70,333

Median Income

39.5

Median Age

PA-12 covers 426 sq mi of land at 1788.3 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White74.6%
Black or African American14.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%

Economy & Income

$70,333

Median Household Income

$43,806

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment

Housing

$194,300

Median Home Value

$1,111

Median Rent

62.6%

Homeownership

Education

94.8%

High School+

40.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District (PA-12) has a population of 761,238 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 12th Congressional District is $70,333, with a per capita income of $43,806.

Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District is 74.6% White, 14.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.9% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for Pennsylvania's 12th 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.

Housing cost is the defining feature of Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District: the median home is valued at $194,300. With 761,238 residents, Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District is a congressional district in Pennsylvania.

The typical household here earns about $70,333, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.9%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $194,300, with typical rent around $1,111.

About 40.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.