Pennsylvania
With a population of 13M, Pennsylvania is the #5 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 67 counties. The median age of residents is 40.9 years. Households earn a median income of $77,971, 4% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 11.7% and a median home value of $254,500.
Demographics
Pennsylvania has a population of 13M, making it the #5 most populous state. The median age is 40.9 years.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Pennsylvania is $77,971, ranking #24 among all states. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Pennsylvania is $254,500. Renters pay a median of $1,209/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Household Type
Education
In Pennsylvania, 35.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 4.3% above the national average, ranking #23 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Pennsylvania is 77.0 years. 17.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.5% lack health insurance. 94.4% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.4% of adults in Pennsylvania smoke , 34.1% are obese , and 21.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 40.8 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Pennsylvania is 7.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 13.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 9.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
15.6% of children in Pennsylvania live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 12.5 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Pennsylvania is 70.9%. The mean commute time is 28.8 min, which is 4.4% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, Pennsylvania voted Republican with a margin of 1.7%. The vote was 48.7% Dem / 50.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.9 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 67 counties. The highest median income county is Chester County at $127,208.
Highest Income Counties
| 1 | Chester County | $127,208 |
| 2 | Bucks County | $114,764 |
| 3 | Montgomery County | $113,915 |
| 4 | Butler County | $89,843 |
| 5 | Delaware County | $89,546 |
| 6 | Northampton County | $89,184 |
| 7 | Cumberland County | $87,494 |
| 8 | Lancaster County | $86,959 |
| 9 | York County | $84,829 |
| 10 | Adams County | $84,092 |
Lowest Income Counties
| 67 | Cameron County | $50,573 |
| 66 | Forest County | $52,191 |
| 65 | Fayette County | $58,236 |
| 64 | Cambria County | $58,418 |
| 63 | Jefferson County | $58,686 |
| 62 | Potter County | $59,020 |
| 61 | Mercer County | $59,976 |
| 60 | Bedford County | $59,992 |
| 59 | Indiana County | $60,208 |
| 58 | Crawford County | $60,476 |
All 67 Counties
About Pennsylvania
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.