Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
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.
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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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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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 Trend
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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 Trend
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 Trend
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 Trend
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 Trend
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 Trend
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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 .
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.