Dauphin County, PA

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Dauphin County Overview

286,108
TOTAL POPULATION
139,988
MALE POPULATION
146,120
FEMALE POPULATION
95.80
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.38
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,709
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,006
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,046
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,526
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
150,420
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Dauphin County Area Codes

Race in Dauphin County

The most populous races in Dauphin County are White / Caucasian (190,327 | 66.5%), Black / African American (52,798 | 18.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (29,871 | 10.4%).
Race in Dauphin County
Race# Population% Population
Asian16,3195.7%
Black / African American52,79818.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific3350.1%
Hispanic or Latino29,87110.4%
Native / Alaskan7690.3%
White / Caucasian190,32766.5%
Two or more Races15,9155.6%
Some other Race9,6453.4%
Total286,108100.0%

Ancestry in Dauphin County

The most populous ancestries reported in Dauphin County are German (61,368 | 21.4%), Irish (29,190 | 10.2%), Italian (19,984 | 7.0%), English (17,803 | 6.2%), and Puerto Rican (16,168 | 5.7%), together accounting for 50.5% of all Dauphin County residents.
Ancestry in Dauphin County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan90.0%
African1,7060.6%
Alaska Native220.0%
Albanian3160.1%
American15,9315.6%
Apache30.0%
Arab1,6200.6%
Argentinean1590.1%
Armenian1140.0%
Australian1040.0%
Austrian5180.2%
Bangladeshi1190.0%
Barbadian160.0%
Belgian660.0%
Bermudan2130.1%
Bhutanese6700.2%
Blackfeet1270.0%
Bolivian620.0%
Brazilian1390.1%
British1,1040.4%
British West Indian150.0%
Bulgarian670.0%
Burmese4140.1%
Cambodian50.0%
Canadian1440.1%
Carpatho Rusyn640.0%
Celtic790.0%
Central American8640.3%
Central American Indian1760.1%
Cherokee7200.3%
Chilean3990.1%
Chippewa320.0%
Colombian7520.3%
Creek10.0%
Croatian1,6010.6%
Cuban7870.3%
Czech3840.1%
Czechoslovakian2740.1%
Danish2970.1%
Dominican3,1561.1%
Dutch3,5351.2%
Eastern European1,5100.5%
Ecuadorian1560.1%
Egyptian3930.1%
English17,8036.2%
Ethiopian1000.0%
European4,3261.5%
Filipino300.0%
Finnish860.0%
French3,3511.2%
French American Indian50.0%
French Canadian2630.1%
German61,36821.4%
German Russian80.0%
Ghanaian180.0%
Greek7700.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro1520.1%
Guatemalan940.0%
Guyanese330.0%
Haitian3110.1%
Honduran2290.1%
Hungarian1,6210.6%
Icelander170.0%
Indian (Asian)2,2300.8%
Inupiat720.0%
Iranian680.0%
Iraqi190.0%
Irish29,19010.2%
Iroquois220.0%
Israeli1000.0%
Italian19,9847.0%
Jamaican5300.2%
Japanese4050.1%
Kenyan700.0%
Korean1,2310.4%
Laotian4460.2%
Latvian360.0%
Lebanese3590.1%
Liberian140.0%
Lithuanian7330.3%
Lumbee2020.1%
Macedonian2720.1%
Malaysian230.0%
Mexican4,8681.7%
Mexican American Indian3510.1%
Mongolian710.0%
Moroccan590.0%
Native Hawaiian1690.1%
Navajo80.0%
New Zealander340.0%
Nicaraguan710.0%
Nigerian6450.2%
Northern European4420.2%
Norwegian7170.3%
Okinawan80.0%
Pakistani950.0%
Palestinian1700.1%
Panamanian2370.1%
Pennsylvania German2,9411.0%
Peruvian5610.2%
Polish7,1212.5%
Portuguese2980.1%
Puerto Rican16,1685.7%
Romanian3490.1%
Russian1,5680.5%
Salvadoran2330.1%
Scandinavian4440.2%
Scotch-Irish2,4710.9%
Scottish2,7811.0%
Seminole330.0%
Serbian6110.2%
Sioux80.0%
Slavic2610.1%
Slovak1,7330.6%
Slovene2710.1%
South African1930.1%
South American2,2220.8%
South American Indian360.0%
Spaniard5150.2%
Spanish1080.0%
Spanish American190.0%
Spanish American Indian300.0%
Sri Lankan2,2210.8%
Subsaharan African3,3651.2%
Swedish2,2760.8%
Swiss1,5780.5%
Syrian2390.1%
Thai3,3591.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1510.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander620.0%
Ugandan150.0%
Ukrainian9860.3%
Uruguayan200.0%
Venezuelan1130.0%
Vietnamese680.0%
Welsh2,5740.9%
West Indian1180.0%
Yaqui80.0%
Yugoslavian2570.1%
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Immigrants in Dauphin County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dauphin County came from Asia (12,490 | 4.4%), South Central Asia (7,221 | 2.5%), Latin America (5,944 | 2.1%), Africa (3,662 | 1.3%), and South Eastern Asia (2,757 | 1.0%), together accounting for 11.2% of all Dauphin County residents.
Immigrants in Dauphin County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3,6621.3%
Albania140.0%
Argentina350.0%
Asia12,4904.4%
Australia210.0%
Austria110.0%
Bangladesh1780.1%
Barbados160.0%
Belarus80.0%
Belgium250.0%
Bolivia370.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3320.1%
Brazil1120.0%
Cambodia2370.1%
Cameroon1170.0%
Canada1480.1%
Caribbean2,7421.0%
Central America2,1840.8%
Chile1920.1%
China1,4900.5%
Colombia920.0%
Congo60.0%
Croatia350.0%
Cuba870.0%
Czechoslovakia80.0%
Denmark140.0%
Dominica920.0%
Dominican Republic2,0200.7%
Eastern Africa6290.2%
Eastern Asia1,6950.6%
Eastern Europe1,0160.4%
Ecuador930.0%
Egypt3640.1%
El Salvador650.0%
England1460.1%
Eritrea150.0%
Ethiopia730.0%
Europe2,3050.8%
France350.0%
Germany3490.1%
Ghana880.0%
Greece1070.0%
Guatemala890.0%
Guyana1240.0%
Haiti2580.1%
Honduras650.0%
Hong Kong840.0%
Hungary110.0%
India2,1980.8%
Indonesia2190.1%
Iran280.0%
Iraq460.0%
Israel190.0%
Italy2370.1%
Jamaica1810.1%
Japan380.0%
Jordan200.0%
Kenya2850.1%
Korea1670.1%
Kuwait320.0%
Laos440.0%
Latin America5,9442.1%
Latvia170.0%
Lebanon540.0%
Liberia590.0%
Malaysia920.0%
Mexico1,9160.7%
Middle Africa2410.1%
Moldova100.0%
Morocco620.0%
Nepal1,8220.6%
Netherlands170.0%
Nigeria6960.2%
Northern Africa5010.2%
Northern Europe4710.2%
Norway100.0%
Oceania760.0%
Pakistan5080.2%
Panama490.0%
Peru2060.1%
Philippines4640.2%
Poland900.0%
Romania470.0%
Russia3020.1%
Saudi Arabia260.0%
Scotland310.0%
Sierra Leone1640.1%
Singapore80.0%
South Africa740.0%
South America1,0180.4%
South Central Asia7,2212.5%
South Eastern Asia2,7571.0%
Southern Europe3720.1%
Spain280.0%
Sri Lanka740.0%
Sweden50.0%
Switzerland90.0%
Syria1110.0%
Taiwan2320.1%
Thailand920.0%
Trinidad and Tobago670.0%
Uganda1230.0%
Ukraine1140.0%
Uruguay140.0%
Uzbekistan410.0%
Venezuela1130.0%
Vietnam1,6010.6%
Western Africa1,8030.6%
Western Asia3700.1%
Western Europe4460.2%
Zaire500.0%
Zimbabwe240.0%
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Sex and Age in Dauphin County

Sex and Age in Dauphin County

The most populous age groups in Dauphin County are 25 to 29 Years (9,935 | 7.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (10,684 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dauphin County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,835 (6.3%)8,373 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years9,073 (6.5%)8,840 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years9,230 (6.6%)8,501 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years8,819 (6.3%)8,374 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years8,819 (6.3%)8,803 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years9,935 (7.1%)10,061 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years9,741 (7.0%)9,793 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years9,209 (6.6%)9,070 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years7,576 (5.4%)8,637 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years9,235 (6.6%)8,433 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years8,920 (6.4%)9,143 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years9,283 (6.6%)9,391 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years9,394 (6.7%)10,684 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years8,227 (5.9%)8,833 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years5,829 (4.2%)7,060 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years3,731 (2.7%)4,920 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years1,924 (1.4%)3,030 (2.1%)
85 Years and over2,208 (1.6%)4,174 (2.9%)
Total139,988 (100.0%)146,120 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dauphin County

Median Family Size in Dauphin County

The median family size in Dauphin County is 3.02 persons per family, with married-couple families (51,878 | 71.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,501 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dauphin County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple51,878 (71.8%)3.07
Single Male/Father5,501 (7.6%)2.56
Single Female/Mother14,928 (20.6%)3.01
Total Families72,307 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Dauphin County

The median household size in Dauphin County is 2.37 persons per household, with single female/mother households (14,928 | 12.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.19 persons per household. non-family households (45,600 | 38.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dauphin County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple51,878 (44.0%)3.09
Single Male/Father5,501 (4.7%)2.90
Single Female/Mother14,928 (12.7%)3.19
Non-family45,600 (38.7%)1.22
Total Households117,907 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dauphin County

Out of a total of 117,907 households in Dauphin County, 72,307 (61.3%) are family households, while 45,600 (38.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 34,708, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 36,952.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dauphin County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-36,952 (31.3%)
2-Person Households34,708 (29.4%)7,521 (6.4%)
3-Person Households15,729 (13.3%)728 (0.6%)
4-Person Households12,884 (10.9%)327 (0.3%)
5-Person Households5,461 (4.6%)45 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,818 (1.5%)27 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,707 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total72,307 (61.3%)45,600 (38.7%)

Female Fertility in Dauphin County

Fertility by Age in Dauphin County

Average fertility rate in Dauphin County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dauphin County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years4 (0.1%)0.0
20 to 34 years2,382 (76.7%)83.0
35 to 50 years720 (23.2%)26.0
Total3,106 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dauphin County

65.8% of women with births (3,106) in Dauphin County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 33.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dauphin County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,591 (66.8%)791 (33.2%)
35 to 50 years452 (62.8%)268 (37.2%)
Total2,044 (65.8%)1,062 (34.2%)

Fertility by Education in Dauphin County

Average fertility rate in Dauphin County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 74.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 29.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dauphin County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School211 (6.8%)20.0
High School Diploma803 (25.9%)49.0
College or Associate's Degree928 (29.9%)56.0
Bachelor's Degree586 (18.9%)42.0
Graduate Degree578 (18.6%)74.0
Total3,106 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dauphin County

34.2% of women with births in Dauphin County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 86.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 50.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dauphin County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School181 (85.8%)30 (14.2%)
High School Diploma400 (49.8%)403 (50.2%)
College or Associate's Degree508 (54.7%)420 (45.3%)
Bachelor's Degree457 (78.0%)129 (22.0%)
Graduate Degree497 (86.0%)81 (14.0%)
Total2,044 (65.8%)1,062 (34.2%)

Income in Dauphin County

Income Overview in Dauphin County

Per Capita Income in Dauphin County is $39,709, while median incomes of families and households are $91,006 and $71,046 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income286,108$39,709
Median Family Income72,307$91,006
Mean Family Income72,307$115,532
Median Household Income117,907$71,046
Mean Household Income117,907$95,269
Income Deficit72,307$11,526
Wage / Income Gap (%)286,10826.01%
Wage / Income Gap ($)286,10873.99¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index286,1080.46

Earnings by Sex in Dauphin County

Average Earnings in Dauphin County are $44,434, $50,393 for men and $37,286 for women, a difference of 26.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Dauphin County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male80,305 (51.4%)$50,393
Female75,947 (48.6%)$37,286
Total156,252 (100.0%)$44,434

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dauphin County

The most common earnings brackets in Dauphin County are $100,000+ for men (13,279 | 16.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (6,920 | 9.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dauphin County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,663 (4.6%)3,798 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,377 (3.0%)3,375 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,291 (2.9%)2,624 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,481 (1.8%)2,798 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,059 (2.6%)2,522 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,531 (1.9%)2,411 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,201 (1.5%)1,746 (2.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,477 (1.8%)1,537 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,383 (1.7%)2,244 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,622 (2.0%)2,547 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,301 (5.4%)4,726 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,530 (4.4%)5,329 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,979 (5.0%)4,338 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,684 (4.6%)4,357 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,241 (6.5%)4,948 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,106 (5.1%)3,690 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,996 (10.0%)6,251 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,607 (7.0%)3,917 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,497 (11.8%)6,920 (9.1%)
$100,000+13,279 (16.5%)5,869 (7.7%)
Total80,305 (100.0%)75,947 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dauphin County

Average earnings in Dauphin County are $55,664 for men and $43,116 for women, a difference of 22.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,202, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $44,606. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $73,248, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,046.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dauphin County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$44,606$24,046
High School Diploma$44,905$32,392
College or Associate's Degree$53,509$42,372
Bachelor's Degree$73,832$51,344
Graduate Degree$91,202$73,248
Total$55,664$43,116

Family Income in Dauphin County

Family Income Brackets in Dauphin County

According to the Dauphin County family income data, there are 15,474 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 795 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Dauphin County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,4714.8%
$10,000 to $14,9997951.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992,8203.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992,9654.1%
$35,000 to $49,9996,6529.2%
$50,000 to $74,99912,79817.7%
$75,000 to $99,99910,48514.5%
$100,000 to $149,99915,47421.4%
$150,000 to $199,9998,17111.3%
$200,000+8,67712.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dauphin County

7+ person families (1,579 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in Dauphin County with $114,375 per family, while 2-person families (37,266 | 51.5%) have the highest median income of $40,686 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dauphin County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,266 (51.5%)$81,373
3-Person Families14,651 (20.3%)$99,994
4-Person Families12,306 (17.0%)$109,640
5-Person Families4,840 (6.7%)$91,577
6-Person Families1,665 (2.3%)$92,723
7+ Person Families1,579 (2.2%)$114,375
Total72,307 (100.0%)$91,006

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dauphin County

The median family income in Dauphin County is $91,006, with families comprising 3+ earners (8,639) having the highest median family income of $144,838, while families with no earners (11,509) have the lowest median family income of $51,306, accounting for 11.9% and 15.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dauphin County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11,509 (15.9%)$51,306
1 Earner20,374 (28.2%)$61,142
2 Earners31,785 (44.0%)$113,669
3+ Earners8,639 (11.9%)$144,838
Total72,307 (100.0%)$91,006

Household Income in Dauphin County

Household Income Brackets in Dauphin County

With 22,167 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Dauphin County, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 3,183 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Dauphin County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,3106.2%
$10,000 to $14,9993,1832.7%
$15,000 to $24,9997,7826.6%
$25,000 to $34,9998,0186.8%
$35,000 to $49,99913,44111.4%
$50,000 to $74,99922,16718.8%
$75,000 to $99,99916,86114.3%
$100,000 to $149,99919,80816.8%
$150,000 to $199,9999,4338.0%
$200,000+9,9048.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dauphin County

The median household income in Dauphin County is $71,046, with the highest median household income of $84,463 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 43,200 households (36.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,700, with 5,134 households (4.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dauphin County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5,134 (4.3%)$40,700
25 to 44 Years37,765 (32.0%)$78,965
45 to 64 Years43,200 (36.6%)$84,463
65+ Years31,808 (27.0%)$55,148
Total117,907 (100.0%)$71,046

Poverty in Dauphin County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dauphin County

With 11.0% poverty level for males and 13.3% for females among the residents of Dauphin County, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,300 males (23.1%) and 2,485 females (21.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dauphin County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,250 (14.2%)1,540 (18.6%)
5 Years331 (19.0%)228 (14.3%)
6 to 11 Years1,900 (17.9%)1,744 (16.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,300 (23.1%)962 (19.8%)
15 Years204 (13.3%)266 (12.9%)
16 and 17 Years725 (18.9%)482 (14.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,923 (16.6%)2,485 (21.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,958 (10.2%)2,747 (13.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,096 (6.6%)2,683 (15.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,307 (7.3%)1,486 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,498 (8.1%)1,991 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years970 (7.0%)1,316 (8.3%)
75 Years and over558 (7.3%)1,306 (11.4%)
Total15,020 (11.0%)19,236 (13.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dauphin County

According to the poverty statistics in Dauphin County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.4% of males and 91.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dauphin County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,524 (85.8%)6,742 (81.4%)
5 Years1,414 (81.0%)1,367 (85.7%)
6 to 11 Years8,694 (82.1%)8,742 (83.4%)
12 to 14 Years4,325 (76.9%)3,902 (80.2%)
15 Years1,332 (86.7%)1,804 (87.2%)
16 and 17 Years3,102 (81.1%)2,789 (85.3%)
18 to 24 Years9,631 (83.4%)8,900 (78.2%)
25 to 34 Years17,272 (89.8%)17,049 (86.1%)
35 to 44 Years15,403 (93.4%)14,938 (84.8%)
45 to 54 Years16,571 (92.7%)16,059 (91.5%)
55 to 64 Years16,940 (91.9%)18,062 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years12,896 (93.0%)14,477 (91.7%)
75 Years and over7,053 (92.7%)10,170 (88.6%)
Total122,157 (89.0%)125,001 (86.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dauphin County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dauphin County show that 2.9% or 1,496 of the total 51,878 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.0%, comprising of 268 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.3%, which includes 743 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dauphin County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children31,475 (97.7%)743 (2.3%)
1 or 2 Children15,396 (97.1%)453 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children3,069 (92.0%)268 (8.0%)
5 or more Children442 (93.2%)32 (6.8%)
Total50,382 (97.1%)1,496 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dauphin County

According to the poverty data in Dauphin County, 14.4% or 793 single-father households and 29.8% or 4,443 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 540 households (20.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 752 households (52.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dauphin County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children227 (9.1%)437 (8.2%)
1 or 2 Children540 (20.3%)3,127 (39.8%)
3 or 4 Children26 (7.3%)752 (52.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)127 (41.6%)
Total793 (14.4%)4,443 (29.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dauphin County

The poverty data for Dauphin County shows that 1,496 of the married-couple family households (2.9%) and 5,236 of the single-parent households (25.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 268 households (8.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 778 household (43.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dauphin County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children743 (2.3%)664 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children453 (2.9%)3,667 (34.8%)
3 or 4 Children268 (8.0%)778 (43.3%)
5 or more Children32 (6.8%)127 (41.1%)
Total1,496 (2.9%)5,236 (25.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Dauphin County

Employment by Class of Employer in Dauphin County

Among the 142,055 employed individuals in Dauphin County, private company employees (90,902 | 64.0%), not-for-profit organizations (17,247 | 12.1%), and state government employees (11,465 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dauphin County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees90,90264.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,5102.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,6124.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations17,24712.1%
Local Government Employees7,1585.0%
State Government Employees11,4658.1%
Federal Government Employees4,9343.5%
Unpaid Family Workers2270.2%
Total142,055100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dauphin County

According to the labor force statistics for Dauphin County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (229,649), 65.5% or 150,420 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 6,468 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 88.1% or 17,209 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.8% or 588 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dauphin County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,005 (44.2%)588 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Years13,833 (78.5%)1,356 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Years16,957 (84.8%)780 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years17,209 (88.1%)706 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years29,732 (86.2%)1,041 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years30,228 (84.6%)725 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years14,528 (77.8%)581 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years12,790 (63.7%)448 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years7,817 (26.1%)242 (3.1%)
75 Years and over1,239 (6.2%)28 (2.3%)
Total150,420 (65.5%)6,468 (4.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dauphin County

According to labor force statistics for Dauphin County, 81.8% of individuals (121,477) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (148,505) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 4,252 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.2% or 47,254 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.7% or 733 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dauphin County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8,424 (68.4%)1,071 (8.7%)
High School Diploma33,000 (75.2%)2,019 (4.6%)
College / Associate Degree32,733 (82.0%)1,038 (2.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher47,254 (90.2%)1,310 (2.5%)
Total121,477 (81.8%)5,198 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dauphin County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dauphin County are Community & Social Service (15,573 | 10.9%), Management (14,001 | 9.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (10,440 | 7.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (9,071 | 6.3%), and Business & Financial (8,849 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dauphin County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dauphin County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.1%), Computers & Mathematics (75.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.1%), Health Technologists (75.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dauphin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,984 (57.0%)6,017 (43.0%)
Business & Financial4,432 (50.1%)4,417 (49.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,856 (75.6%)2,215 (24.4%)
Computers & Mathematics3,852 (75.9%)1,222 (24.1%)
Architecture & Engineering2,342 (86.1%)377 (13.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science662 (51.8%)616 (48.2%)
Community & Social Service 5,622 (36.1%)9,951 (63.9%)
Education, Arts & Media1,259 (33.7%)2,482 (66.3%)
Legal Services & Support924 (50.0%)922 (49.9%)
Education Instruction & Library2,298 (29.4%)5,511 (70.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,141 (52.4%)1,036 (47.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,390 (22.9%)8,050 (77.1%)
Health Technologists1,848 (24.7%)5,625 (75.3%)
Total (Category)27,284 (47.1%)30,650 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)73,363 (51.2%)70,031 (48.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dauphin County are Food Preparation & Serving (7,198 | 5.0%), Healthcare Support (5,381 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,542 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (4,461 | 3.1%), and Security & Protection (2,862 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Dauphin County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dauphin County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.7%), Security & Protection (75.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.2%), Personal Care & Service (76.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dauphin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,012 (18.8%)4,369 (81.2%)
Security & Protection2,162 (75.5%)700 (24.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,168 (73.1%)431 (27.0%)
Law Enforcement994 (78.7%)269 (21.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,679 (51.1%)3,519 (48.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,435 (53.6%)2,107 (46.4%)
Personal Care & Service1,069 (24.0%)3,392 (76.0%)
Total (Category)10,357 (42.4%)14,087 (57.6%)
Total (Overall)73,363 (51.2%)70,031 (48.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dauphin County are Office & Administration (17,575 | 12.3%), and Sales & Related (13,216 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dauphin County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dauphin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,602 (49.9%)6,614 (50.0%)
Office & Administration5,091 (29.0%)12,484 (71.0%)
Total (Category)11,693 (38.0%)19,098 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)73,363 (51.2%)70,031 (48.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dauphin County are Construction & Extraction (4,774 | 3.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,090 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (488 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dauphin County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dauphin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry424 (86.9%)64 (13.1%)
Construction & Extraction4,659 (97.6%)115 (2.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,778 (92.4%)312 (7.6%)
Total (Category)8,861 (94.8%)491 (5.2%)
Total (Overall)73,363 (51.2%)70,031 (48.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dauphin County are Material Moving (9,839 | 6.9%), Production (5,923 | 4.1%), and Transportation (5,111 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dauphin County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dauphin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,797 (64.1%)2,126 (35.9%)
Transportation4,282 (83.8%)829 (16.2%)
Material Moving7,089 (72.1%)2,750 (28.0%)
Total (Category)15,168 (72.7%)5,705 (27.3%)
Total (Overall)73,363 (51.2%)70,031 (48.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dauphin County

Employment Industries in Dauphin County

The major employment industries in Dauphin County include Health Care & Social Assistance (25,176 | 17.6%), Retail Trade (16,431 | 11.5%), Public Administration (11,887 | 8.3%), Manufacturing (11,768 | 8.2%), and Educational Services (11,215 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Dauphin County

Employment Industries by Sex in Dauphin County

The Dauphin County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (92.4%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (92.3%), and Construction (85.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.7%), Educational Services (65.7%), and Finance & Insurance (55.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dauphin County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,373 (92.3%)115 (7.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction68 (74.7%)23 (25.3%)
Construction5,157 (85.9%)849 (14.1%)
Manufacturing8,619 (73.2%)3,149 (26.8%)
Wholesale Trade2,889 (69.7%)1,256 (30.3%)
Retail Trade8,453 (51.4%)7,978 (48.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing7,026 (75.4%)2,292 (24.6%)
Utilities1,124 (92.4%)92 (7.6%)
Information961 (58.1%)694 (41.9%)
Finance & Insurance3,868 (44.2%)4,887 (55.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,235 (56.7%)945 (43.3%)
Professional & Scientific4,848 (58.1%)3,494 (41.9%)
Enterprise Management111 (65.7%)58 (34.3%)
Administrative & Support2,788 (50.7%)2,706 (49.2%)
Educational Services3,851 (34.3%)7,364 (65.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,372 (21.3%)19,804 (78.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,482 (63.2%)864 (36.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,528 (50.5%)4,434 (49.5%)
Public Administration6,412 (53.9%)5,475 (46.1%)
Total73,363 (51.2%)70,031 (48.8%)

Education in Dauphin County

School Enrollment in Dauphin County

The most common levels of schooling among the 65,192 students in Dauphin County are middle school (14,202 | 21.8%), high school (13,995 | 21.5%), and elementary school (13,598 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Dauphin County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,1246.3%
Kindergarten3,8755.9%
Elementary School13,59820.9%
Middle School14,20221.8%
High School13,99521.5%
College / Undergraduate11,12217.1%
Graduate / Professional4,2766.6%
Total65,192100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dauphin County

Out of a total of 65,192 students who are enrolled in schools in Dauphin County, 13,038 (20.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 52,154 (80.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,158 (38.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14,816 (85.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dauphin County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,865 (61.7%)1,158 (38.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old13,912 (82.9%)2,878 (17.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds14,816 (85.1%)2,587 (14.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8,333 (82.2%)1,808 (17.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,811 (81.0%)896 (19.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,235 (75.5%)1,377 (24.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,657 (69.7%)1,155 (30.3%)
35 Years and over2,528 (68.2%)1,176 (31.8%)
Total52,154 (80.0%)13,038 (20.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dauphin County

Business (12,609 | 17.6%), education (8,862 | 12.3%), science & technology (7,614 | 10.6%), social sciences (5,732 | 8.0%), and arts & humanities (5,477 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 71,755 individuals in Dauphin County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dauphin County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,9614.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,5416.3%
Physical & Health Sciences2,2633.2%
Psychology4,5376.3%
Social Sciences5,7328.0%
Engineering4,2165.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies7431.0%
Science & Technology7,61410.6%
Business12,60917.6%
Education8,86212.3%
Literature & Languages2,9254.1%
Liberal Arts & History3,6335.1%
Visual & Performing Arts2,4853.5%
Communications3,1574.4%
Arts & Humanities5,4777.6%
Total71,755100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dauphin County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dauphin County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dauphin County are males with 2 vehicles (30,863, accounting for 42.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (27,869, making up 45.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dauphin County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,240 (4.5%)3,115 (4.6%)
1 Vehicle15,548 (21.6%)17,842 (26.3%)
2 Vehicles30,863 (42.9%)27,869 (41.1%)
3 Vehicles14,743 (20.5%)12,511 (18.4%)
4 Vehicles5,166 (7.2%)4,365 (6.4%)
5 or more Vehicles2,293 (3.2%)2,115 (3.1%)
Total71,853 (100.0%)67,817 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dauphin County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dauphin County are 15 to 19 minutes (24,741 commuters, 19.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (21,506 commuters, 17.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (20,873 commuters, 16.7%).
Commute Time in Dauphin County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,2913.4%
5 to 9 Minutes13,76111.0%
10 to 14 Minutes20,87316.7%
15 to 19 Minutes24,74119.8%
20 to 24 Minutes21,50617.2%
25 to 29 Minutes8,5896.9%
30 to 34 Minutes14,60411.7%
35 to 39 Minutes3,0302.4%
40 to 44 Minutes2,8002.2%
45 to 59 Minutes5,9514.8%
60 to 89 Minutes2,9982.4%
90 or more Minutes2,0341.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Dauphin County

The most common commute times in Dauphin County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,743 commuters, 18.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (12,998 commuters, 21.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dauphin County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,836 (2.8%)2,455 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,355 (11.3%)6,406 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,719 (16.5%)10,154 (16.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,743 (18.1%)12,998 (21.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,808 (16.7%)10,698 (17.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,258 (6.6%)4,331 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,104 (12.5%)6,500 (10.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,771 (2.7%)1,259 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,882 (2.9%)918 (1.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,233 (5.0%)2,718 (4.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,777 (2.7%)1,221 (2.0%)
90 or more Minutes1,369 (2.1%)665 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dauphin County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dauphin County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (7,585, 11.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (9,349, 15.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dauphin County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,649 (5.6%)1,539 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,599 (4.0%)1,282 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,260 (6.6%)2,278 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,814 (9.0%)4,196 (7.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,210 (11.1%)5,573 (9.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7,556 (11.7%)9,349 (15.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,585 (11.7%)8,838 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,715 (8.8%)8,087 (13.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,793 (4.3%)4,221 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,537 (5.4%)3,352 (5.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,042 (3.2%)1,645 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM803 (1.2%)1,110 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,011 (9.3%)4,606 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,281 (8.1%)4,247 (7.0%)
Total64,855 (100.0%)60,323 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dauphin County

Occupancy by Ownership in Dauphin County

Of the total 117,907 dwellings in Dauphin County, owner-occupied units account for 74,682 (63.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 43,225 (36.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dauphin County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units74,68263.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units43,22536.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units117,907100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dauphin County

Occupancy by Household Size in Dauphin County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household36,95231.3%
2-Person Household42,22935.8%
3-Person Household16,45714.0%
4+ Person Household22,26918.9%
Total Housing Units117,907100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dauphin County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dauphin County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household18,395 (49.8%)18,557 (50.2%)
2-Person Household29,329 (69.5%)12,900 (30.5%)
3-Person Household11,227 (68.2%)5,230 (31.8%)
4+ Person Household15,731 (70.6%)6,538 (29.4%)
Total Housing Units74,682 (63.3%)43,225 (36.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dauphin County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dauphin County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,961 (44.0%)5,046 (56.0%)
High School Diploma21,710 (61.4%)13,678 (38.7%)
College/Associate Degree18,297 (58.4%)13,049 (41.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30,714 (72.8%)11,452 (27.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dauphin County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dauphin County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years24,56320.8%
35 to 44 Years18,33615.5%
45 to 54 Years20,16017.1%
55 to 64 Years23,04019.5%
65 to 74 Years18,93216.1%
75 to 84 Years8,4137.1%
85 Years and Over4,4633.8%
Total117,907100.0%

Housing Finances in Dauphin County

Median Income by Occupancy in Dauphin County

Median Income by Occupancy in Dauphin County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied74,682 (63.3%)$90,483
Renter-Occupied43,225 (36.7%)$46,667
Average117,907 (100.0%)$71,046

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dauphin County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dauphin County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,224 (1.6%)3,096 (7.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999921 (1.2%)2,014 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999964 (1.3%)2,248 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,438 (1.9%)2,182 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,688 (2.3%)2,482 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,648 (4.9%)4,353 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,069 (9.5%)6,392 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,190 (17.7%)9,027 (20.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,017 (14.7%)5,805 (13.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,960 (21.4%)3,835 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more17,563 (23.5%)1,791 (4.1%)
Total74,682 (100.0%)43,225 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dauphin County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dauphin County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,306 (1.8%)1,726 (4.0%)
$300 to $4996,970 (9.3%)1,765 (4.1%)
$500 to $79914,639 (19.6%)6,164 (14.3%)
$800 to $9997,163 (9.6%)7,291 (16.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49918,176 (24.3%)17,160 (39.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,041 (17.5%)6,183 (14.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4996,229 (8.3%)951 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,668 (4.9%)201 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more3,490 (4.7%)137 (0.3%)
Total74,682 (100.0%)43,225 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dauphin County

Housing Structures in Dauphin County

Housing Structures in Dauphin County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached60,53151.3%
Single Unit, Attached25,96622.0%
2 Unit Apartments3,4602.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,8695.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,7165.7%
10 or more Apartments12,45810.6%
Mobile Home / Other2,9072.5%
Total117,907100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dauphin County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dauphin County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached55,217 (91.2%)5,314 (8.8%)
Single Unit, Attached15,632 (60.2%)10,334 (39.8%)
2 Unit Apartments495 (14.3%)2,965 (85.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments321 (5.5%)5,548 (94.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments264 (3.9%)6,452 (96.1%)
10 or more Apartments386 (3.1%)12,072 (96.9%)
Mobile Home / Other2,367 (81.4%)540 (18.6%)
Total74,682 (63.3%)43,225 (36.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dauphin County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dauphin County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room46 (0.1%)1,804 (4.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms937 (1.3%)8,981 (20.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms15,767 (21.1%)20,137 (46.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms30,712 (41.1%)8,995 (20.8%)
8 or more Rooms27,220 (36.4%)3,308 (7.6%)
Total74,682 (100.0%)43,225 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dauphin County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dauphin County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas27,436 (36.7%)16,522 (38.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,433 (4.6%)1,102 (2.5%)
Electricity22,726 (30.4%)21,556 (49.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene17,846 (23.9%)3,032 (7.0%)
Coal or Coke958 (1.3%)53 (0.1%)
All other Fuels1,993 (2.7%)279 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used290 (0.4%)681 (1.6%)
Total74,682 (100.0%)43,225 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dauphin County

Household Vehicle Usage in Dauphin County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,279 (3.0%)8,371 (19.4%)
1 Vehicle20,700 (27.7%)22,246 (51.5%)
2 Vehicles32,684 (43.8%)9,849 (22.8%)
3 or more Vehicles19,019 (25.5%)2,759 (6.4%)
Total74,682 (100.0%)43,225 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dauphin County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dauphin County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units27,62147,061
Median Property Value$198,400$213,200
Median Household Income$68,876$12,781
Monthly Housing Costs$620$3,376
Real Estate Taxes$2,929$518

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dauphin County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dauphin County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,384 (8.6%)889 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,911 (10.5%)3,708 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99915,409 (55.8%)30,456 (64.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9994,871 (17.6%)9,014 (19.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,156 (4.2%)2,073 (4.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999619 (2.2%)528 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more271 (1.0%)393 (0.8%)
Total27,621 (100.0%)47,061 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dauphin County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dauphin County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,034 (3.7%)1,702 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,817 (10.2%)1,111 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,244 (8.1%)1,273 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,416 (12.4%)1,404 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,368 (19.4%)3,653 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,436 (12.4%)7,822 (16.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,524 (16.4%)7,581 (16.1%)
$150,000 or more4,782 (17.3%)11,436 (24.3%)
Total27,621 (100.0%)47,061 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dauphin County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dauphin County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x10,443 (37.8%)102,690 (218.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,012 (18.1%)22,096 (46.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,292 (11.9%)11,703 (24.9%)
4.0x or more8,471 (30.7%)5,547 (11.8%)
Total27,621 (100.0%)47,061 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dauphin County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dauphin County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,259 (8.2%)275 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4993,097 (11.2%)1,833 (3.9%)
$800 to $1,49921,704 (78.6%)4,830 (10.3%)
Total27,621 (100.0%)47,061 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dauphin County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dauphin County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dauphin County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years19,433 (94.4%)1,147 (5.6%)
6 to 18 Years44,076 (95.4%)2,145 (4.6%)
19 to 25 Years21,437 (88.6%)2,759 (11.4%)
26 to 34 Years31,592 (89.8%)3,592 (10.2%)
35 to 44 Years31,882 (93.7%)2,131 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years33,026 (93.5%)2,286 (6.5%)
55 to 64 Years36,524 (94.9%)1,955 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years29,539 (99.6%)120 (0.4%)
75 Years and older19,025 (99.7%)62 (0.3%)
Total266,534 (94.3%)16,197 (5.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dauphin County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dauphin County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born19,433 (94.4%)1,147 (5.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen44,076 (95.4%)2,145 (4.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen21,437 (88.6%)2,759 (11.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dauphin County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dauphin County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00028,670 (92.1%)2,462 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99936,921 (92.2%)3,105 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99946,409 (92.0%)4,053 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99940,545 (94.3%)2,454 (5.7%)
$100,000 and over110,343 (96.5%)4,019 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dauphin County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dauphin County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68,193 (39.8%)12,050 (58.6%)
6 to 18 Years19,843 (42.9%)27,899 (60.4%)
19 to 25 Years5,865 (24.2%)16,756 (69.3%)
25 to 34 Years5,751 (16.4%)26,786 (76.1%)
35 to 44 Years6,735 (19.8%)26,301 (77.3%)
45 to 54 Years5,425 (15.4%)28,825 (81.6%)
55 to 64 Years7,664 (19.9%)31,189 (81.0%)
65 to 74 Years28,094 (94.7%)20,027 (67.5%)
75 Years and over18,952 (99.3%)14,026 (73.5%)
Total106,522 (37.7%)203,859 (72.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dauphin County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dauphin County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years159 (1.8%)46 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years2,786 (11.8%)1,209 (5.3%)
18 to 34 Years2,531 (8.1%)2,090 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years5,767 (11.0%)6,550 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,956 (21.3%)3,650 (23.1%)
75 Years and over3,177 (41.7%)5,487 (47.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dauphin County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dauphin County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years155 (0.7%)101 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years193 (0.6%)102 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,242 (2.4%)849 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,120 (8.1%)870 (5.5%)
75 Years and over1,559 (20.5%)2,199 (19.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dauphin County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years113 (1.3%)46 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years411 (1.7%)184 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years241 (0.8%)341 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years962 (1.8%)889 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years437 (3.2%)623 (3.9%)
75 Years and over477 (6.3%)1,005 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dauphin County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,123 (9.0%)840 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,995 (6.4%)1,432 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,302 (4.4%)2,221 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years816 (5.9%)563 (3.6%)
75 Years and over880 (11.6%)1,301 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dauphin County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years253 (1.1%)161 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years335 (1.1%)249 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years3,165 (6.0%)3,646 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,694 (12.2%)2,569 (16.3%)
75 Years and over1,975 (26.0%)3,935 (34.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dauphin County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years602 (2.5%)132 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years329 (1.1%)179 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years890 (1.7%)893 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years721 (5.2%)725 (4.6%)
75 Years and over771 (10.1%)1,135 (9.9%)

Technology Access in Dauphin County

Computing Device Access in Dauphin County

Computing Device Access in Dauphin County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop90,47476.7%
Smartphone99,52384.4%
Tablet66,18456.1%
No Computing Device9,4848.0%
Total117,907100.0%

Internet Access in Dauphin County

Internet Access in Dauphin County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1990.2%
Broadband Home88,64875.2%
Cellular Data Only12,53110.6%
Satellite Internet4,1203.5%
No Internet14,50512.3%
Total117,907100.0%

Dauphin County Summary

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania is located in the south-central region of the state and is part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was created in 1785 and is named after Louis-Joseph, Dauphin of France, the son of King Louis XVI. The county seat is Harrisburg, the state capital. As of the 2010 census, the population of Dauphin County was 268,100.

History

The area that is now Dauphin County was originally part of Lancaster County, one of the original three counties created by William Penn in 1682. In 1729, Lancaster County was divided into two parts, Lancaster County and Berks County. In 1785, Dauphin County was created from the northern part of Lancaster County. The county was named after Louis-Joseph, Dauphin of France, the son of King Louis XVI.
The county was initially divided into three townships: Derry, Paxton, and Mifflin. In 1791, the county was divided into five townships: Derry, Paxton, Mifflin, Lower Paxton, and Upper Paxton. In 1813, the county was divided into seven townships: Derry, Paxton, Mifflin, Lower Paxton, Upper Paxton, Susquehanna, and Swatara. In 1845, the county was divided into nine townships: Derry, Paxton, Mifflin, Lower Paxton, Upper Paxton, Susquehanna, Swatara, Halifax, and Lykens.
The county seat of Dauphin County is Harrisburg, the state capital. The city was founded in 1785 and was named after John Harris, Sr., an early settler. The city was incorporated in 1791 and became the state capital in 1812.

Geography

Dauphin County is located in the south-central region of Pennsylvania. It is bordered by Cumberland County to the north, Perry County to the east, Lebanon County to the southeast, Berks County to the south, and Lancaster County to the west. The county has a total area of 558 square miles, of which 554 square miles is land and 4.2 square miles is water.
The county is divided into nine townships: Derry, Paxton, Mifflin, Lower Paxton, Upper Paxton, Susquehanna, Swatara, Halifax, and Lykens. The county is also home to several unincorporated communities, including Hershey, Hummelstown, Middletown, and Steelton.
The county is located in the Appalachian Mountains and is home to several mountain ranges, including the Blue Mountains, the Kittatinny Mountains, and the South Mountain. The Susquehanna River flows through the county and is the largest river in the state.

Economy

The economy of Dauphin County is largely based on government, healthcare, and manufacturing. The county is home to several government agencies, including the Pennsylvania State Capitol, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and the Pennsylvania State Police.
The county is also home to several healthcare facilities, including Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, PinnacleHealth System, and Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the county’s economy. The county is home to several manufacturing companies, including Hershey Foods Corporation, Armstrong World Industries, and Tyco Electronics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Dauphin County was 268,100. The population density was 482.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 81.3% White, 11.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,945 and the median income for a family was $63,945. The per capita income for the county was $25,945. About 8.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Dauphin County?
Total Population of Dauphin County is 286,108.
What is the Total Male Population of Dauphin County?
Total Male Population of Dauphin County is 139,988.
What is the Total Female Population of Dauphin County?
Total Female Population of Dauphin County is 146,120.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dauphin County?
There are 95.80 Males per 100 Females in Dauphin County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dauphin County?
There are 104.38 Females per 100 Males in Dauphin County.
What is the Median Population Age in Dauphin County?
Median Population Age in Dauphin County is 39.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dauphin County
Average Family Size in Dauphin County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dauphin County
Average Household Size in Dauphin County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dauphin County?
Per Capita income in Dauphin County is $39,709.
What is the Median Family Income in Dauphin County?
Median Family Income in Dauphin County is $91,006.
What is the Median Household income in Dauphin County?
Median Household Income in Dauphin County is $71,046.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dauphin County?
Income or Wage Gap in Dauphin County is 26.0%.
Women in Dauphin County earn 74.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Dauphin County?
Family Income Deficit in Dauphin County is $11,526.
Families that are below poverty line in Dauphin County earn $11,526 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dauphin County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dauphin County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dauphin County?
There are 150,420 People in the Labor Forcein in Dauphin County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dauphin County?
65.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Dauphin County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dauphin County?
Unemployment Rate in Dauphin County is 4.3%.