Richest & Poorest Counties in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 67 counties. The wealthiest county by median household income is Chester County at $127,208 , while the lowest-income county is Cameron County at $50,573 . The statewide median household income is $77,971, compared to the national median of $75,149.
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Pennsylvania — Median Household Income by County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates. All values are estimates subject to margin of error.
Richest Counties in Pennsylvania
Top 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Poorest Counties in Pennsylvania
Bottom 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ranked
Every county in Pennsylvania ranked by median household income. Click any county for its full profile.
About This Data
All figures are estimates from the American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Values are subject to sampling variability and margin of error.
Rankings are within Pennsylvania only and may differ from national rankings. For more information, see our methodology.