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Population Review

Census ACS · #278 MSA

State College Metro Area

The State College, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 158,041 residents. The median household income is $72,748 and the median home value is $308,100.

158,041

Population

143

People / sq mi

$72,748

Median Income

$308,100

Median Home Value

The State College CBSA covers 1,107 sq mi of land at 142.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White84.9%
Black or African American3.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%

Economy & Income

$72,748

Median Household Income

$38,732

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The State College metro's price level is 96.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.2% lower the US average. The local median income of $72,748 has the buying power of $75,182 in average-priced US metros.

96.8

Price Level (US = 100)

$75,182

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$72,748

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$308,100

Median Home Value

$1,181

Median Rent

61.8%

Homeownership

Education

94.6%

High School+

46.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.6%

Drive Alone

13.6%

Work From Home

20.3 min

Avg Commute

24.8%

Foreign Born

State College spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The State College, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 158,041 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #278 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the State College metro area is $72,748, with a per capita income of $38,732.

The State College, Pa CBSA spans the state of Pennsylvania.

Data for the State College, Pa CBSA (44300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.