Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

PA · FIPS 42115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 38,219 #1,245 / 3,222
61th
Median Household Income $68,487 -8.9% #1,302 / 3,222
60th
Median Age 48.6 years +24.9% #321 / 3,222
90th
Median Home Value $216,400 -23.2% #1,240 / 3,222
61th
Median Gross Rent $933 -19.8% #1,264 / 3,222
61th
Poverty Rate 11.4% -9.5% #1,116 / 3,222
65th

Demographics

Susquehanna County has a population of 38,219, making it the #1,245 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.6 years, which is 24.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.0%
Native Born
2.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Susquehanna County is $68,487, ranking #1,302 out of 3,222 counties — 8.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.4% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.

Median Household Income
$68,487 −8.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,302 of 3,222
60th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,983 −3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #827 of 3,222
74th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.4% −9.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,116 of 3,222
65th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.9% +10.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,472 of 3,222
23th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.5% −42.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,096 of 3,222
35th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.2 min +5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,007 of 3,222
69th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Susquehanna County is $216,400 (-23.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $933/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.5%.

Median Home Value
$216,400 −23.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,240 of 3,222
61th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$933 −19.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,264 of 3,222
61th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.5% +21.9% vs nat'l
Rank #878 of 3,222
73th percentile
78.5% Homeownership

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Health

93.8% of residents in Susquehanna County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.

93.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8% +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,117 of 3,222
65th percentile

About Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 38,219, making it the 1,245th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Susquehanna County is 48.6 years, which is 24.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Susquehanna County is $68,487, which ranks #1,302 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.

The median home value in Susquehanna County is $216,400, 23.2% below the national median. Renters in Susquehanna County pay a median gross rent of $933 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Susquehanna County, 19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.2 min.

Susquehanna County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%).

All data for Susquehanna 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.