119th Congress · PA-2
Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District
Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District (PA-2) has a population of 751,754. The median household income is $59,781 and the median age is 35.9.
751,754
Population
11743
People / sq mi
$59,781
Median Income
35.9
Median Age
PA-2 covers 64 sq mi of land at 11742.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.5% |
| Black or African American | 25.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$59,781
Median Household Income
$33,006
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$224,000
Median Home Value
$1,271
Median Rent
56.4%
Homeownership
Education
83.9%
High School+
27.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District (PA-2) has a population of 751,754 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 2nd Congressional District is $59,781, with a per capita income of $33,006.
Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District is 40.5% White, 25.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Pennsylvania's 2nd 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.
The poverty rate is what most separates Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District from the typical congressional district: 19.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District is a congressional district in Pennsylvania with a population of 751,754.
The typical household earns $59,781, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US congressional districts: 19.2%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $224,000, with typical rent around $1,271.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 27.6%, below the national 35.0%.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.