Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

PA · FIPS 42005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 64,622 #857 / 3,222
73th
Median Household Income $65,008 -13.5% #1,633 / 3,222
49th
Median Age 47.2 years +21.3% #450 / 3,222
86th
Median Home Value $157,300 -44.2% #2,090 / 3,222
35th
Median Gross Rent $785 -32.5% #2,221 / 3,222
31th
Poverty Rate 11.8% -6.4% #1,219 / 3,222
62th

Demographics

Armstrong County has a population of 64,622, making it the #857 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Armstrong County is $65,008, ranking #1,633 out of 3,222 counties — 13.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Median Household Income
$65,008 −13.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,633 of 3,222
49th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,893 −13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,440 of 3,222
55th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.8% −6.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,219 of 3,222
62th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.3% −18.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,522 of 3,222
53th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.0% −43.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,184 of 3,222
32th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.3 min +13.4% vs nat'l
Rank #686 of 3,222
79th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Armstrong County is $157,300 (-44.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $785/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.

Median Home Value
$157,300 −44.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,090 of 3,222
35th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$785 −32.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,221 of 3,222
31th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.8% +22.4% vs nat'l
Rank #817 of 3,222
75th percentile
78.8% Homeownership

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Health

96.0% of residents in Armstrong County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.

96.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0% +4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #305 of 3,222
91th percentile

About Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 64,622, making it the 857th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Armstrong County is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Armstrong County is $65,008, which ranks #1,633 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Armstrong County is $157,300, 44.2% below the national median. Renters in Armstrong County pay a median gross rent of $785 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Armstrong County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.3 min.

Armstrong County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.7%).

All data for Armstrong County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.