119th Congress · PA-3
Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District
Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District (PA-3) has a population of 759,251. The median household income is $62,278 and the median age is 34.3.
759,251
Population
14308
People / sq mi
$62,278
Median Income
34.3
Median Age
PA-3 covers 53 sq mi of land at 14308.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.9% |
| Black or African American | 52.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$62,278
Median Household Income
$42,980
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$248,000
Median Home Value
$1,363
Median Rent
48.5%
Homeownership
Education
90.9%
High School+
42.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District (PA-3) has a population of 759,251 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 3rd Congressional District is $62,278, with a per capita income of $42,980.
Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District is 32.9% White, 52.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Pennsylvania's 3rd 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.
Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US congressional districts, at roughly 14,308 people per square mile. With 759,251 residents, Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District is a congressional district in Pennsylvania.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $62,278, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 15.7%, poverty is near the top of the range for US congressional districts, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $248,000, with typical rent around $1,363.
College attainment is above the local norm at 42.6%, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.