119th Congress · PA-5
Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District
Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District (PA-5) has a population of 762,831. The median household income is $86,098 and the median age is 38.5.
762,831
Population
3328
People / sq mi
$86,098
Median Income
38.5
Median Age
PA-5 covers 229 sq mi of land at 3328.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.0% |
| Black or African American | 24.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$86,098
Median Household Income
$49,120
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$305,000
Median Home Value
$1,371
Median Rent
66.1%
Homeownership
Education
93.0%
High School+
41.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District (PA-5) has a population of 762,831 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 5th Congressional District is $86,098, with a per capita income of $49,120.
Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District is 60.0% White, 24.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.9% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Pennsylvania's 5th 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.
What distinguishes Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District is density: among the most densely settled of US congressional districts, around 3,328 people per square mile. Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District is a congressional district in Pennsylvania with a population of 762,831.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $86,098 — above the US median of $78,538. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $305,000, with typical rent around $1,371.
About 41.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.