Pennsylvania Population & Demographics
Pennsylvania has a population of 12,986,518, ranking #5 among US states. The median household income is $76,081 and the median age is 40.9.
US states by population — Pennsylvania is #5
12,986,518
Population
#5
By Population
$76,081
Median Income
40.9
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 49.3% · Female: 50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$76,081
Median Household Income
$43,104
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
$104,925
Mean Household Income
59.4%
Employment Rate
Education
91.9%
High School Graduate+
34.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$240,500
Median Home Value
$1,162
Median Rent
5,779,663
Total Housing Units
69.3%
Owner-Occupied
30.7%
Renter-Occupied
9.4%
Vacant
Commute
3.9%
Drive Alone
3.3%
Carpool
13.8%
Work From Home
26.6 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Pennsylvania
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia city | 1,582,432 | $60,698 | $232,400 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh city | 303,620 | $64,137 | $193,200 |
| 3 | Allentown city | 125,320 | $53,403 | $188,900 |
| 4 | Reading city | 94,836 | $45,599 | $109,800 |
| 5 | Erie city | 94,156 | $43,397 | $108,200 |
| 6 | Bethlehem city | 77,069 | $66,443 | $236,500 |
| 7 | Scranton city | 76,074 | $49,531 | $141,700 |
| 8 | Lancaster city | 57,683 | $63,421 | $203,700 |
| 9 | Levittown Cdp | 50,930 | $101,619 | $311,000 |
| 10 | Harrisburg city | 50,092 | $47,783 | $121,000 |
| 11 | York city | 44,830 | $47,115 | $103,100 |
| 12 | Wilkes-Barre city | 44,217 | $47,970 | $108,000 |
| 13 | Altoona city | 43,508 | $50,171 | $113,600 |
| 14 | State College borough | 40,669 | $47,132 | $414,400 |
| 15 | Norristown borough | 35,782 | $65,058 | $205,100 |
| 16 | Chester city | 33,209 | $39,809 | $85,400 |
| 17 | Bethel Park municipality | 33,070 | $104,129 | $258,700 |
| 18 | Drexel Hill Cdp | 30,015 | $87,993 | $239,900 |
| 19 | Hazleton city | 29,886 | $43,379 | $129,000 |
| 20 | Easton city | 29,079 | $63,775 | $169,200 |
Counties in Pennsylvania
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia County | 1,582,432 | $60,698 |
| 2 | Allegheny County | 1,240,476 | $76,393 |
| 3 | Montgomery County | 861,225 | $111,521 |
| 4 | Bucks County | 645,993 | $111,951 |
| 5 | Delaware County | 576,195 | $88,576 |
| 6 | Lancaster County | 555,151 | $83,703 |
| 7 | Chester County | 540,896 | $123,041 |
| 8 | York County | 459,312 | $82,238 |
| 9 | Berks County | 429,989 | $77,684 |
| 10 | Lehigh County | 375,408 | $77,493 |
| 11 | Westmoreland County | 353,345 | $72,468 |
| 12 | Luzerne County | 325,978 | $62,321 |
| 13 | Northampton County | 315,927 | $86,687 |
| 14 | Dauphin County | 287,484 | $74,159 |
| 15 | Erie County | 269,544 | $61,476 |
| 16 | Cumberland County | 264,422 | $85,634 |
| 17 | Lackawanna County | 215,834 | $64,691 |
| 18 | Washington County | 209,778 | $77,487 |
| 19 | Butler County | 195,870 | $86,775 |
| 20 | Monroe County | 167,784 | $82,374 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pennsylvania has a population of 12,986,518 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #5 most populated state.
The median household income in Pennsylvania is $76,081, with a per capita income of $43,104. 8.1% of the population lives below the poverty level.
Pennsylvania is 75.8% White, 10.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.9% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.