Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

PA · FIPS 42061 Republican

Located in Pennsylvania, Huntingdon County has a population of 43,653 residents and a median age of 44.0 years, making it the #1,131 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median home value is $183,200, and the median household income is $65,557, which is 13% below the national median.

43,653
Population
#1,131 of 3,222
$65,557
Median Income
-12.8% #1,588 of 3,222
44.0 years
Median Age
+13.1% #942 of 3,222
10.6%
Poverty Rate
-15.6% #935 of 3,222

Demographics

Huntingdon County has a population of 43,653, making it the #1,131 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Huntingdon County is $65,557, ranking #1,588 out of 3,222 counties — 12.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Income#1,588
$65,557
-12.8%
vs nation
51th percentile
Per Capita#1,976
$32,744
-20.6%
vs nation
39th percentile
Poverty#935
10.6%
-15.6%
vs nation
71th percentile
Unemployment#1,760
4.6%
-12.4%
vs nation
45th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Huntingdon County is $183,200 (-35.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $810/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.2%.

Home Value#1,597
$183,200
-35.0%
vs nation
50th percentile
Rent#2,032
$810
-30.4%
vs nation
37th percentile
Homeownership#760
79.2%
+23.0%
vs nation
76th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Huntingdon County, 19.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 43.0% below the national average, ranking #2,142 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.2% −43.0% vs nation
Rank #2,142 of 3,222
34th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Huntingdon County is 77.0 years. 18.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#924
77.0
+2.4%
vs nation
70th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,500
18.6%
-4.9%
vs nation
52th percentile
Diabetes#779
9.4%
-15.6%
vs nation
75th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,124
39.4%
+5.6%
vs nation
33th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,703
5.7
+1.0%
vs nation
46th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,605
4.4
-0.4%
vs nation
49th percentile
Uninsured Rate#404
5.8%
-44.1%
vs nation
87th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,370
25.1%
-4.9%
vs nation
56th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,138
12.9%
-10.5%
vs nation
64th percentile

Substance Use

20.2% of adults in Huntingdon County smoke , 35.8% are obese , and 21.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 25.1 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#2,326
20.2%
+12.5%
vs nation
26th percentile
Adult Obesity#875
35.8%
-5.6%
vs nation
72th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,057
21.1%
+6.3%
vs nation
35th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#895
25.1
-22.5%
vs nation
58th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 20.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 14.4 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#1,573
20.2
+2.4%
vs nation
39th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#789
13.5
-24.4%
vs nation
68th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#872
14.4
-29.0%
vs nation
69th percentile

Families & Children

17.7% of children in Huntingdon County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 14.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#1,108
8.5
+24.7%
vs nation
19th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#836
14.4
-34.2%
vs nation
72th percentile
Child Poverty#1,550
17.7%
-6.8%
vs nation
51th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Huntingdon County is 62.4%. The mean commute time is 32.7 min, which is 18.5% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
62.4% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
32.7 min +18.5% vs nation
Rank #507 of 3,222
84th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Huntingdon County voted Republican with a margin of 52.9%. The vote was 23.2% Dem / 76.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.9 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +52.9%
23.2% 76.1%
Dem 23,156 votes Rep
2020 REP +51.0%
23.9% 74.9%
Dem 22,792 votes Rep
2016 REP +50.7%
23% 73.7%
Dem 19,496 votes Rep
2012 REP +37.4%
30.6% 68%
Dem 17,587 votes Rep
2008 REP +27.5%
35.5% 63%
Dem 18,632 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 43,653, making it the 1,131st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Huntingdon County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Huntingdon County is $65,557, which ranks #1,588 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.

The median home value in Huntingdon County is $183,200, 35.0% below the national median. Renters in Huntingdon County pay a median gross rent of $810 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Huntingdon County, 19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.7 min.

Huntingdon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).

All data for Huntingdon 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.