Centre County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 158,576 | — | #439 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,291 | -1.1% | #886 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.2 years | -12.1% | #3,023 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $323,500 | +14.8% | #519 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,207 | +3.8% | #528 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | +29.5% | #2,184 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Centre County has a population of 158,576, making it the #439 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.2 years, which is 12.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Centre County is $74,291, ranking #886 out of 3,222 counties — 1.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.3% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Centre County is $323,500 (+14.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,207/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.8%.
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94.8% of residents in Centre County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 158,576, making it the 439th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Centre County is 34.2 years, which is 12.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Centre County is $74,291, which ranks #886 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Centre County is $323,500, 14.8% above the national median. Renters in Centre County pay a median gross rent of $1,207 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Centre County, 46.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.3 min.
Centre County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.8% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.7%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Centre 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.