Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 289,593 | — | #249 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,242 | +1.5% | #765 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,298 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $236,400 | -16.1% | #1,025 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,217 | +4.6% | #515 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.2% | #1,493 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dauphin County has a population of 289,593, making it the #249 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dauphin County is $76,242, ranking #765 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Dauphin County is $236,400 (-16.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,217/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.1%.
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93.6% of residents in Dauphin County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 289,593, making it the 249th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dauphin County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dauphin County is $76,242, which ranks #765 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Dauphin County is $236,400, 16.1% below the national median. Renters in Dauphin County pay a median gross rent of $1,217 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dauphin County, 34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
Dauphin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (16.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%).
All data for Dauphin 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.