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Pennsylvania Overview

Dec 12, 1787
INCORPORATED
46,055
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
44,739
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,316
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,100
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
3,213
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
289.9
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
19120
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Philadelphia
LARGEST CITY
Philadelphia County
LARGEST COUNTY
12,970,650
TOTAL POPULATION
6,394,217
MALE POPULATION
6,576,433
FEMALE POPULATION
97.23
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,725
PER CAPITA INCOME
$86,142
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,587
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,434
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,669,833
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Pennsylvania Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Pennsylvania

The largest zip codes in Pennsylvania by population are 19120 (73,896), 19124 (71,496), 19111 (68,452), 17603 (67,601), and 19143 (63,861).
73,896 (0.57%)
71,496 (0.55%)
68,452 (0.53%)
67,601 (0.52%)
63,861 (0.49%)
60,657 (0.47%)
59,899 (0.46%)
59,590 (0.46%)
56,866 (0.44%)
56,589 (0.44%)
56,411 (0.43%)
54,831 (0.42%)
54,644 (0.42%)
54,091 (0.42%)
52,862 (0.41%)
52,447 (0.40%)
52,126 (0.40%)
51,996 (0.40%)
51,247 (0.40%)
51,010 (0.39%)
50,510 (0.39%)
50,288 (0.39%)
49,802 (0.38%)
49,023 (0.38%)
48,135 (0.37%)
46,854 (0.36%)
46,257 (0.36%)
45,959 (0.35%)
45,718 (0.35%)
45,642 (0.35%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Pennsylvania

The largest cities in Pennsylvania by population are Philadelphia (1,596,865), Pittsburgh (303,207), Allentown (125,250), Erie (95,536), and Reading (94,161).
1,596,865 (12.31%)
303,207 (2.34%)
125,250 (0.97%)
95,536 (0.74%)
94,161 (0.73%)
75,987 (0.59%)
75,599 (0.58%)
58,034 (0.45%)
51,100 (0.39%)
49,969 (0.39%)
11.York
44,692 (0.34%)
44,114 (0.34%)
44,086 (0.34%)
40,352 (0.31%)
35,607 (0.27%)
33,356 (0.26%)
32,819 (0.25%)
29,339 (0.23%)
28,607 (0.22%)
28,538 (0.22%)
27,908 (0.22%)
27,860 (0.21%)
27,123 (0.21%)
26,611 (0.21%)
23,841 (0.18%)
23,282 (0.18%)
23,160 (0.18%)
22,141 (0.17%)
21,992 (0.17%)
21,274 (0.16%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Pennsylvania

The largest counties in Pennsylvania by population are Philadelphia County (1,596,865), Allegheny County (1,246,116), Montgomery County (850,890), Bucks County (643,872), and Delaware County (573,883).
1,596,865 (12.31%)
1,246,116 (9.61%)
850,890 (6.56%)
643,872 (4.96%)
573,883 (4.42%)
550,480 (4.24%)
531,704 (4.10%)
454,605 (3.50%)
426,967 (3.29%)
372,492 (2.87%)
355,107 (2.74%)
324,825 (2.50%)
311,359 (2.40%)
284,199 (2.19%)
271,903 (2.10%)
257,333 (1.98%)
215,529 (1.66%)
209,090 (1.61%)
192,561 (1.48%)
168,260 (1.30%)
168,128 (1.30%)
158,879 (1.22%)
155,592 (1.20%)
143,308 (1.10%)
142,486 (1.10%)
134,048 (1.03%)
129,443 (1.00%)
123,132 (0.95%)
114,274 (0.88%)
111,216 (0.86%)
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Race in Pennsylvania

The most populous races in Pennsylvania are White / Caucasian (10,153,752 | 78.3%), Black / African American (1,425,210 | 11.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,023,055 | 7.9%).
Race in Pennsylvania
Race# Population% Population
Asian460,9323.5%
Black / African American1,425,21011.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific4,4260.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,023,0557.9%
Native / Alaskan20,5110.2%
White / Caucasian10,153,75278.3%
Two or more Races555,2014.3%
Some other Race350,6182.7%
Total12,970,650100.0%

Ancestry in Pennsylvania

The most populous ancestries reported in Pennsylvania are German (2,896,873 | 22.3%), Irish (1,972,515 | 15.2%), Italian (1,421,113 | 11.0%), English (971,064 | 7.5%), and Polish (757,627 | 5.8%), together accounting for 61.8% of all Pennsylvania residents.
Race# Population% Population
Afghan1,5500.0%
African71,7820.5%
Alaska Native2050.0%
Alaskan Athabascan650.0%
Albanian9,9490.1%
Aleut650.0%
Alsatian5030.0%
American574,1434.4%
Apache9520.0%
Arab74,3650.6%
Arapaho240.0%
Argentinean7,1060.1%
Armenian9,2230.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1810.0%
Australian2,6670.0%
Austrian47,0280.4%
Bahamian7220.0%
Bangladeshi6,5390.1%
Barbadian2,4670.0%
Basque5960.0%
Belgian9,2430.1%
Belizean7290.0%
Bermudan4000.0%
Bhutanese4,3960.0%
Blackfeet4,8780.0%
Bolivian1,4300.0%
Brazilian12,5220.1%
British56,4610.4%
British West Indian2,2160.0%
Bulgarian3,3750.0%
Burmese2,6320.0%
Cajun5480.0%
Cambodian17,0290.1%
Canadian14,2810.1%
Cape Verdean5190.0%
Carpatho Rusyn2,5400.0%
Celtic1,5890.0%
Central American67,4820.5%
Central American Indian9,4450.1%
Cherokee23,0140.2%
Cheyenne1950.0%
Chickasaw3140.0%
Chilean4,4370.0%
Chinese133,5491.0%
Chippewa8170.0%
Choctaw7370.0%
Colombian26,5270.2%
Colville130.0%
Comanche3860.0%
Costa Rican4,7400.0%
Cree320.0%
Creek4130.0%
Croatian44,5780.3%
Crow1410.0%
Cuban24,8780.2%
Cypriot4260.0%
Czech42,8010.3%
Czechoslovakian21,8360.2%
Danish15,8180.1%
Delaware2,0220.0%
Dominican146,6501.1%
Dutch152,0171.2%
Dutch West Indian1570.0%
Eastern European61,0980.5%
Ecuadorian16,7020.1%
Egyptian10,4770.1%
English971,0647.5%
Estonian8300.0%
Ethiopian5,8330.0%
European146,9981.1%
Fijian2750.0%
Filipino50,6320.4%
Finnish7,6010.1%
French188,1241.5%
French American Indian6230.0%
French Canadian26,0510.2%
German2,896,87322.3%
German Russian6990.0%
Ghanaian4,7710.0%
Greek59,5590.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,2950.0%
Guatemalan20,1090.2%
Guyanese3,8800.0%
Haitian24,5810.2%
Hmong1,1310.0%
Honduran16,2610.1%
Hopi500.0%
Houma1670.0%
Hungarian114,3920.9%
Icelander8730.0%
Indian (Asian)160,5041.2%
Indonesian5,2090.0%
Inupiat1890.0%
Iranian6,9500.1%
Iraqi2,8400.0%
Irish1,972,51515.2%
Iroquois3,2440.0%
Israeli4,5790.0%
Italian1,421,11311.0%
Jamaican36,1480.3%
Japanese17,6160.1%
Jordanian1,7100.0%
Kenyan2,2530.0%
Kiowa220.0%
Korean50,1100.4%
Laotian4,5000.0%
Latvian3,3840.0%
Lebanese21,1830.2%
Liberian9,9880.1%
Lithuanian65,1960.5%
Lumbee7470.0%
Luxembourger5040.0%
Macedonian1,3900.0%
Malaysian1,0430.0%
Maltese8360.0%
Marshallese1150.0%
Menominee350.0%
Mexican166,8991.3%
Mexican American Indian3,2350.0%
Mongolian1,0370.0%
Moroccan5,8210.0%
Native Hawaiian4,4950.0%
Navajo1,1430.0%
Nepalese11,4100.1%
New Zealander4880.0%
Nicaraguan4,4080.0%
Nigerian14,0360.1%
Northern European10,4390.1%
Norwegian43,2780.3%
Okinawan1180.0%
Osage250.0%
Ottawa640.0%
Paiute370.0%
Pakistani15,2280.1%
Palestinian3,0420.0%
Panamanian4,8010.0%
Paraguayan7800.0%
Pennsylvania German132,1281.0%
Peruvian12,5800.1%
Pima750.0%
Polish757,6275.8%
Portuguese21,1270.2%
Potawatomi3060.0%
Pueblo1330.0%
Puerto Rican479,8243.7%
Puget Sound Salish140.0%
Romanian18,5810.1%
Russian161,5081.3%
Salvadoran16,4300.1%
Samoan1,4200.0%
Scandinavian17,3010.1%
Scotch-Irish132,5861.0%
Scottish184,0101.4%
Seminole5210.0%
Senegalese6450.0%
Serbian17,0490.1%
Shoshone1400.0%
Sierra Leonean2,6000.0%
Sioux2,3240.0%
Slavic12,9830.1%
Slovak175,3731.3%
Slovene14,4490.1%
Somali8820.0%
South African1,9950.0%
South American78,0680.6%
South American Indian1,0100.0%
Soviet Union2160.0%
Spaniard15,4130.1%
Spanish10,6530.1%
Spanish American4930.0%
Spanish American Indian3160.0%
Sri Lankan1,5600.0%
Subsaharan African127,4341.0%
Sudanese9330.0%
Swedish92,7850.7%
Swiss68,7180.5%
Syrian15,7160.1%
Taiwanese4,3880.0%
Thai5,5370.0%
Tlingit-Haida990.0%
Tohono O'Odham320.0%
Tongan3330.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian7,5890.1%
Turkish9,7520.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander6220.0%
Ugandan4850.0%
Ukrainian104,9290.8%
Uruguayan1,5750.0%
Ute800.0%
Venezuelan6,1390.1%
Vietnamese51,0670.4%
Welsh147,5161.1%
West Indian11,1200.1%
Yakama190.0%
Yaqui1120.0%
Yugoslavian9,7980.1%
Yup'ik420.0%
Zimbabwean3050.0%
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Sex and Age in Pennsylvania

Sex and Age in Pennsylvania

The most populous age groups in Pennsylvania are 55 to 59 Years (454,771 | 7.1%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (469,411 | 7.1%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years358,907 (5.6%)341,885 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years372,560 (5.8%)360,844 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years407,426 (6.4%)381,917 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years424,368 (6.6%)406,992 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years407,174 (6.4%)397,080 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years431,989 (6.8%)416,815 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years432,044 (6.8%)420,250 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years405,658 (6.3%)396,758 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years378,884 (5.9%)377,278 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years395,924 (6.2%)394,240 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years428,370 (6.7%)431,656 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years454,771 (7.1%)469,411 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years448,255 (7.0%)467,404 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years371,311 (5.8%)403,550 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years280,318 (4.4%)319,712 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years175,532 (2.8%)221,058 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years110,079 (1.7%)159,885 (2.4%)
85 Years and over110,647 (1.7%)209,698 (3.2%)
Total6,394,217 (100.0%)6,576,433 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Pennsylvania

Median Family Size in Pennsylvania

The median family size in Pennsylvania is 3.05 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,427,747 | 74.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.08 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (238,416 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Pennsylvania
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,427,747 (74.2%)3.08
Single Male/Father238,416 (7.3%)2.77
Single Female/Mother603,928 (18.5%)3.06
Total Families3,270,091 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Pennsylvania

The median household size in Pennsylvania is 2.44 persons per household, with single female/mother households (603,928 | 11.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.27 persons per household. non-family households (1,877,692 | 36.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Pennsylvania
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,427,747 (47.2%)3.09
Single Male/Father238,416 (4.6%)3.15
Single Female/Mother603,928 (11.7%)3.27
Non-family1,877,692 (36.5%)1.23
Total Households5,147,783 (100.0%)2.44

Household Size by Marriage Status in Pennsylvania

Out of a total of 5,147,783 households in Pennsylvania, 3,270,091 (63.5%) are family households, while 1,877,692 (36.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,509,752, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,545,297.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pennsylvania
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,545,297 (30.0%)
2-Person Households1,509,752 (29.3%)283,871 (5.5%)
3-Person Households749,294 (14.6%)30,863 (0.6%)
4-Person Households604,044 (11.7%)12,479 (0.2%)
5-Person Households261,242 (5.1%)3,443 (0.1%)
6-Person Households90,033 (1.8%)863 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households55,726 (1.1%)876 (0.0%)
Total3,270,091 (63.5%)1,877,692 (36.5%)

Female Fertility in Pennsylvania

Fertility by Age in Pennsylvania

Average fertility rate in Pennsylvania is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Pennsylvania
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years3,904 (2.7%)10.0
20 to 34 years105,208 (72.3%)85.0
35 to 50 years36,511 (25.1%)29.0
Total145,623 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pennsylvania

66.6% of women with births (145,623) in Pennsylvania are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 90.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pennsylvania
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years363 (9.3%)3,541 (90.7%)
20 to 34 years67,228 (63.9%)37,980 (36.1%)
35 to 50 years29,282 (80.2%)7,229 (19.8%)
Total96,985 (66.6%)48,638 (33.4%)

Fertility by Education in Pennsylvania

Average fertility rate in Pennsylvania is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 66.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 26.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Pennsylvania
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School14,253 (9.8%)34.0
High School Diploma36,771 (25.3%)55.0
College or Associate's Degree37,859 (26.0%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree31,672 (21.7%)51.0
Graduate Degree25,068 (17.2%)66.0
Total145,623 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pennsylvania

33.4% of women with births in Pennsylvania are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 57.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pennsylvania
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School8,224 (57.7%)6,029 (42.3%)
High School Diploma15,591 (42.4%)21,180 (57.6%)
College or Associate's Degree22,072 (58.3%)15,787 (41.7%)
Bachelor's Degree28,061 (88.6%)3,611 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree22,937 (91.5%)2,131 (8.5%)
Total96,985 (66.6%)48,638 (33.4%)

Income in Pennsylvania

Income Overview in Pennsylvania

Per Capita Income in Pennsylvania is $37,725, while median incomes of families and households are $86,142 and $67,587 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income12,970,650$37,725
Median Family Income3,270,091$86,142
Mean Family Income3,270,091$111,872
Median Household Income5,147,783$67,587
Mean Household Income5,147,783$92,849
Income Deficit3,270,091$10,434
Wage / Income Gap (%)12,970,65030.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)12,970,65069.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index12,970,6500.47

Earnings by Sex in Pennsylvania

Average Earnings in Pennsylvania are $39,305, $46,519 for men and $32,417 for women, a difference of 30.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Pennsylvania
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,652,845 (52.1%)$46,519
Female3,359,708 (47.9%)$32,417
Total7,012,553 (100.0%)$39,305

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pennsylvania

The most common earnings brackets in Pennsylvania are $100,000+ for men (602,049 | 16.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (259,043 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pennsylvania
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less179,981 (4.9%)226,060 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999126,924 (3.5%)158,615 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499117,206 (3.2%)153,662 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99983,197 (2.3%)113,306 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49995,831 (2.6%)129,999 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99977,254 (2.1%)113,869 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49984,585 (2.3%)120,887 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99964,948 (1.8%)87,478 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499106,766 (2.9%)141,599 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99962,416 (1.7%)89,141 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999185,857 (5.1%)220,872 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999208,053 (5.7%)242,540 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999177,144 (4.9%)189,881 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999207,966 (5.7%)190,058 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999152,998 (4.2%)134,055 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999193,246 (5.3%)151,034 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999289,699 (7.9%)220,134 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999235,447 (6.5%)168,053 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999401,278 (11.0%)259,043 (7.7%)
$100,000+602,049 (16.5%)249,422 (7.4%)
Total3,652,845 (100.0%)3,359,708 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pennsylvania

Average earnings in Pennsylvania are $53,366 for men and $37,817 for women, a difference of 29.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,116, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,742. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,558, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,231.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pennsylvania
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,742$20,231
High School Diploma$42,588$27,172
College or Associate's Degree$49,938$33,778
Bachelor's Degree$71,106$49,912
Graduate Degree$94,116$67,558
Total$53,366$37,817

Family Income in Pennsylvania

Family Income Brackets in Pennsylvania

According to the Pennsylvania family income data, there are 673,639 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 62,132 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Pennsylvania
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000101,3733.1%
$10,000 to $14,99962,1321.9%
$15,000 to $24,999150,4244.6%
$25,000 to $34,999202,7466.2%
$35,000 to $49,999330,27910.1%
$50,000 to $74,999555,91517.0%
$75,000 to $99,999490,51415.0%
$100,000 to $149,999673,63920.6%
$150,000 to $199,999323,7399.9%
$200,000+376,06011.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pennsylvania

4-person families (570,305 | 17.4%) account for the highest median family income in Pennsylvania with $111,335 per family, while 2-person families (1,606,595 | 49.1%) have the highest median income of $36,854 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pennsylvania
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,606,595 (49.1%)$73,707
3-Person Families729,214 (22.3%)$91,548
4-Person Families570,305 (17.4%)$111,335
5-Person Families237,278 (7.3%)$104,700
6-Person Families80,079 (2.5%)$101,112
7+ Person Families46,620 (1.4%)$91,286
Total3,270,091 (100.0%)$86,142

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pennsylvania

The median family income in Pennsylvania is $86,142, with families comprising 3+ earners (407,762) having the highest median family income of $136,061, while families with no earners (502,533) have the lowest median family income of $44,674, accounting for 12.5% and 15.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pennsylvania
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners502,533 (15.4%)$44,674
1 Earner993,086 (30.4%)$59,952
2 Earners1,366,710 (41.8%)$109,187
3+ Earners407,762 (12.5%)$136,061
Total3,270,091 (100.0%)$86,142

Household Income in Pennsylvania

Household Income Brackets in Pennsylvania

With 880,271 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Pennsylvania, accounting for 17.1% of all households. In contrast, only 205,911 households (4.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Pennsylvania
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000277,9805.4%
$10,000 to $14,999205,9114.0%
$15,000 to $24,999416,9708.1%
$25,000 to $34,999432,4148.4%
$35,000 to $49,999597,14311.6%
$50,000 to $74,999880,27117.1%
$75,000 to $99,999679,50713.2%
$100,000 to $149,999844,23616.4%
$150,000 to $199,999380,9367.4%
$200,000+432,4148.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Pennsylvania

The median household income in Pennsylvania is $67,587, with the highest median household income of $82,539 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,979,309 households (38.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,924, with 149,704 households (2.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Pennsylvania
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years149,704 (2.9%)$35,924
25 to 44 Years1,535,130 (29.8%)$77,704
45 to 64 Years1,979,309 (38.5%)$82,539
65+ Years1,483,640 (28.8%)$47,153
Total5,147,783 (100.0%)$67,587

Poverty in Pennsylvania

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pennsylvania

With 10.6% poverty level for males and 12.9% for females among the residents of Pennsylvania, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12,805 males (17.6%) and 100,978 females (21.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pennsylvania
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61,492 (17.5%)61,320 (18.2%)
5 Years12,805 (17.6%)12,159 (17.8%)
6 to 11 Years76,762 (17.0%)74,341 (17.1%)
12 to 14 Years36,650 (15.3%)34,080 (15.1%)
15 Years12,200 (14.9%)10,367 (13.5%)
16 and 17 Years21,725 (13.6%)21,701 (14.0%)
18 to 24 Years86,447 (17.4%)100,978 (21.2%)
25 to 34 Years75,334 (9.0%)119,355 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years61,161 (8.0%)92,619 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years61,344 (7.6%)79,614 (9.7%)
55 to 64 Years80,990 (9.1%)94,208 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years43,055 (6.7%)60,641 (8.5%)
75 Years and over26,581 (7.0%)64,882 (11.8%)
Total656,546 (10.6%)826,265 (12.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pennsylvania

According to the poverty statistics in Pennsylvania, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.3% of males and 91.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pennsylvania
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years290,716 (82.5%)274,727 (81.8%)
5 Years60,100 (82.4%)56,013 (82.2%)
6 to 11 Years376,231 (83.1%)360,674 (82.9%)
12 to 14 Years202,556 (84.7%)191,899 (84.9%)
15 Years69,689 (85.1%)66,551 (86.5%)
16 and 17 Years138,165 (86.4%)133,283 (86.0%)
18 to 24 Years411,546 (82.6%)374,599 (78.8%)
25 to 34 Years758,220 (91.0%)713,923 (85.7%)
35 to 44 Years699,172 (92.0%)678,814 (88.0%)
45 to 54 Years746,148 (92.4%)743,788 (90.3%)
55 to 64 Years808,767 (90.9%)838,177 (89.9%)
65 to 74 Years598,957 (93.3%)654,537 (91.5%)
75 Years and over353,625 (93.0%)484,564 (88.2%)
Total5,513,892 (89.4%)5,571,549 (87.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pennsylvania

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pennsylvania show that 3.4% or 82,429 of the total 2,427,747 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 19.9%, comprising of 3,567 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.7%, which includes 40,529 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pennsylvania
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,468,070 (97.3%)40,529 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children705,047 (96.7%)24,350 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children157,826 (91.9%)13,983 (8.1%)
5 or more Children14,375 (80.1%)3,567 (19.9%)
Total2,345,318 (96.6%)82,429 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pennsylvania

According to the poverty data in Pennsylvania, 12.4% or 29,485 single-father households and 24.8% or 149,584 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 703 households (47.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4,648 households (72.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pennsylvania
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children7,482 (6.8%)23,854 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children16,829 (15.2%)88,050 (29.5%)
3 or 4 Children4,471 (27.5%)33,032 (55.4%)
5 or more Children703 (47.8%)4,648 (72.3%)
Total29,485 (12.4%)149,584 (24.8%)

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

The poverty data for Pennsylvania shows that 82,429 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 179,069 of the single-parent households (21.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3,567 households (19.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5,351 household (67.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pennsylvania
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children40,529 (2.7%)31,336 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children24,350 (3.3%)104,879 (25.6%)
3 or 4 Children13,983 (8.1%)37,503 (49.4%)
5 or more Children3,567 (19.9%)5,351 (67.8%)
Total82,429 (3.4%)179,069 (21.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Pennsylvania

Employment by Class of Employer in Pennsylvania

Among the 6,173,679 employed individuals in Pennsylvania, private company employees (4,233,689 | 68.6%), not-for-profit organizations (757,052 | 12.3%), and local government employees (355,575 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Pennsylvania
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,233,68968.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)189,3023.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)304,0624.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations757,05212.3%
Local Government Employees355,5755.8%
State Government Employees191,4003.1%
Federal Government Employees133,0852.2%
Unpaid Family Workers9,5140.2%
Total6,173,679100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Pennsylvania

According to the labor force statistics for Pennsylvania, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,587,037), 63.0% or 6,669,833 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 366,841 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.7% or 721,893 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.3% or 42,829 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Pennsylvania
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years279,926 (41.7%)42,829 (15.3%)
20 to 24 Years591,931 (73.6%)58,601 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Years718,088 (84.6%)43,803 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years721,893 (84.7%)41,148 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,309,206 (84.0%)60,223 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,356,456 (82.2%)52,902 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years696,833 (75.4%)28,570 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years550,311 (60.1%)20,912 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years379,470 (27.6%)16,697 (4.4%)
75 Years and over70,070 (7.1%)3,083 (4.4%)
Total6,669,833 (63.0%)366,841 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pennsylvania

According to labor force statistics for Pennsylvania, 79.3% of individuals (5,352,518) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,749,707) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 246,216 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 88.6% or 2,133,562 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.1% or 25,798 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pennsylvania
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School283,500 (56.1%)45,987 (9.1%)
High School Diploma1,530,957 (72.9%)128,105 (6.1%)
College / Associate Degree1,404,583 (80.9%)85,074 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,133,562 (88.6%)65,018 (2.7%)
Total5,352,518 (79.3%)310,487 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Pennsylvania

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pennsylvania are Community & Social Service (697,323 | 11.1%), Management (644,265 | 10.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (460,177 | 7.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (393,126 | 6.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (383,086 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Pennsylvania

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pennsylvania, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.1%), Computers & Mathematics (73.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.2%), Health Technologists (75.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Pennsylvania
OccupationMaleFemale
Management382,538 (59.4%)261,727 (40.6%)
Business & Financial174,445 (48.0%)188,937 (52.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science289,208 (73.6%)103,918 (26.4%)
Computers & Mathematics146,183 (73.8%)51,970 (26.2%)
Architecture & Engineering104,061 (85.1%)18,184 (14.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science38,964 (53.6%)33,764 (46.4%)
Community & Social Service 240,435 (34.5%)456,888 (65.5%)
Education, Arts & Media44,954 (33.4%)89,539 (66.6%)
Legal Services & Support34,630 (48.4%)36,910 (51.6%)
Education Instruction & Library107,083 (28.0%)276,003 (72.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment53,768 (49.7%)54,436 (50.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating109,409 (23.8%)350,768 (76.2%)
Health Technologists78,538 (24.9%)237,396 (75.1%)
Total (Category)1,196,035 (46.8%)1,362,238 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)3,278,110 (52.1%)3,017,484 (47.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Pennsylvania are Food Preparation & Serving (325,074 | 5.2%), Healthcare Support (239,074 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (202,446 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (157,211 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (127,086 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Pennsylvania

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Pennsylvania, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.1%), Security & Protection (76.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.6%), Personal Care & Service (76.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Pennsylvania
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support36,818 (15.4%)202,256 (84.6%)
Security & Protection97,065 (76.4%)30,021 (23.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention44,809 (69.0%)20,101 (31.0%)
Law Enforcement52,256 (84.1%)9,920 (16.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving139,490 (42.9%)185,584 (57.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance128,268 (63.4%)74,178 (36.6%)
Personal Care & Service37,635 (23.9%)119,576 (76.1%)
Total (Category)439,276 (41.8%)611,615 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)3,278,110 (52.1%)3,017,484 (47.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pennsylvania are Office & Administration (704,529 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (583,694 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Pennsylvania

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Pennsylvania
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related295,145 (50.6%)288,549 (49.4%)
Office & Administration174,397 (24.7%)530,132 (75.2%)
Total (Category)469,542 (36.4%)818,681 (63.5%)
Total (Overall)3,278,110 (52.1%)3,017,484 (47.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pennsylvania are Construction & Extraction (278,869 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (195,890 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (25,386 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Pennsylvania

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Pennsylvania
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry18,322 (72.2%)7,064 (27.8%)
Construction & Extraction271,015 (97.2%)7,854 (2.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair189,577 (96.8%)6,313 (3.2%)
Total (Category)478,914 (95.8%)21,231 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)3,278,110 (52.1%)3,017,484 (47.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pennsylvania are Production (371,754 | 5.9%), Material Moving (281,441 | 4.5%), and Transportation (244,867 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Pennsylvania

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Pennsylvania
OccupationMaleFemale
Production274,772 (73.9%)96,982 (26.1%)
Transportation209,531 (85.6%)35,336 (14.4%)
Material Moving210,040 (74.6%)71,401 (25.4%)
Total (Category)694,343 (77.3%)203,719 (22.7%)
Total (Overall)3,278,110 (52.1%)3,017,484 (47.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Pennsylvania

Employment Industries in Pennsylvania

The major employment industries in Pennsylvania include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,052,034 | 16.7%), Manufacturing (733,877 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (688,467 | 10.9%), Educational Services (599,156 | 9.5%), and Professional & Scientific (439,441 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Pennsylvania

Employment Industries by Sex in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.7%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (88.8%), and Utilities (78.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.5%), Educational Services (66.5%), and Finance & Insurance (56.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pennsylvania
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting40,825 (75.5%)13,225 (24.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction20,714 (88.8%)2,599 (11.2%)
Construction342,540 (90.7%)35,051 (9.3%)
Manufacturing530,758 (72.3%)203,119 (27.7%)
Wholesale Trade115,477 (71.1%)47,035 (28.9%)
Retail Trade351,738 (51.1%)336,729 (48.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing230,177 (73.7%)82,352 (26.4%)
Utilities44,540 (78.9%)11,876 (21.0%)
Information60,163 (59.8%)40,444 (40.2%)
Finance & Insurance140,825 (44.0%)179,269 (56.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing51,527 (54.5%)43,074 (45.5%)
Professional & Scientific250,909 (57.1%)188,532 (42.9%)
Enterprise Management4,485 (47.0%)5,059 (53.0%)
Administrative & Support137,242 (59.3%)94,141 (40.7%)
Educational Services200,715 (33.5%)398,441 (66.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance236,137 (22.5%)815,897 (77.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation61,279 (53.7%)52,859 (46.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services170,990 (45.2%)207,620 (54.8%)
Public Administration145,226 (57.6%)106,877 (42.4%)
Total3,278,110 (52.1%)3,017,484 (47.9%)

Education in Pennsylvania

School Enrollment in Pennsylvania

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,950,780 students in Pennsylvania are high school (633,661 | 21.5%), college / undergraduate (621,667 | 21.1%), and middle school (620,468 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Pennsylvania
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool176,2706.0%
Kindergarten139,4584.7%
Elementary School581,01819.7%
Middle School620,46821.0%
High School633,66121.5%
College / Undergraduate621,66721.1%
Graduate / Professional178,2386.0%
Total2,950,780100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pennsylvania

Out of a total of 2,950,780 students who are enrolled in schools in Pennsylvania, 708,187 (24.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,242,593 (76.0%) 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 65,773 (50.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 397,222 (86.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pennsylvania
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds64,548 (49.5%)65,773 (50.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old561,632 (82.3%)120,667 (17.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds661,679 (85.9%)109,049 (14.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds397,222 (86.5%)61,842 (13.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds179,010 (66.1%)91,792 (33.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds196,798 (59.0%)136,867 (41.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds98,844 (59.2%)68,224 (40.8%)
35 Years and over83,446 (61.0%)53,387 (39.0%)
Total2,242,593 (76.0%)708,187 (24.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pennsylvania

Business (615,156 | 18.9%), education (436,217 | 13.4%), science & technology (350,449 | 10.7%), social sciences (234,276 | 7.2%), and engineering (217,689 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 3,260,403 individuals in Pennsylvania who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pennsylvania
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics147,8714.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural209,1676.4%
Physical & Health Sciences106,9183.3%
Psychology171,2035.2%
Social Sciences234,2767.2%
Engineering217,6896.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies24,1880.7%
Science & Technology350,44910.7%
Business615,15618.9%
Education436,21713.4%
Literature & Languages139,3494.3%
Liberal Arts & History153,2714.7%
Visual & Performing Arts123,8753.8%
Communications135,8504.2%
Arts & Humanities194,9246.0%
Total3,260,403100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Pennsylvania

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pennsylvania

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pennsylvania are males with 2 vehicles (1,353,005, accounting for 42.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,168,296, making up 46.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pennsylvania
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle150,789 (4.7%)156,932 (5.4%)
1 Vehicle626,150 (19.6%)683,421 (23.5%)
2 Vehicles1,353,005 (42.3%)1,168,296 (40.2%)
3 Vehicles678,151 (21.2%)573,025 (19.7%)
4 Vehicles267,691 (8.4%)225,249 (7.7%)
5 or more Vehicles125,731 (3.9%)97,728 (3.4%)
Total3,201,517 (100.0%)2,904,651 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Pennsylvania

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pennsylvania are 15 to 19 minutes (820,345 commuters, 14.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (780,006 commuters, 14.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (735,900 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Pennsylvania
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes179,4933.2%
5 to 9 Minutes543,7549.8%
10 to 14 Minutes735,90013.2%
15 to 19 Minutes820,34514.7%
20 to 24 Minutes780,00614.0%
25 to 29 Minutes384,7226.9%
30 to 34 Minutes727,58613.1%
35 to 39 Minutes185,2073.3%
40 to 44 Minutes236,6104.3%
45 to 59 Minutes485,8108.7%
60 to 89 Minutes330,8545.9%
90 or more Minutes160,7652.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Pennsylvania

The most common commute times in Pennsylvania are 15 to 19 minutes (411,178 commuters, 14.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (409,167 commuters, 15.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Pennsylvania
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes93,333 (3.2%)86,160 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes263,096 (8.9%)280,658 (10.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes362,407 (12.3%)373,493 (14.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes411,178 (14.0%)409,167 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes399,832 (13.6%)380,174 (14.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes199,473 (6.8%)185,249 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes394,693 (13.4%)332,893 (12.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes99,875 (3.4%)85,332 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes128,986 (4.4%)107,624 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes278,062 (9.5%)207,748 (7.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes200,573 (6.8%)130,281 (5.0%)
90 or more Minutes106,545 (3.6%)54,220 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pennsylvania

The most frequent times of departure to work in Pennsylvania are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (383,064, 13.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (396,343, 15.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pennsylvania
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM195,883 (6.7%)75,372 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM155,449 (5.3%)60,340 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM196,347 (6.7%)100,165 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM316,427 (10.8%)193,090 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM313,624 (10.7%)257,664 (9.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM383,064 (13.0%)396,343 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM294,363 (10.0%)360,868 (13.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM271,259 (9.2%)326,154 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM137,304 (4.7%)182,556 (6.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM147,064 (5.0%)175,817 (6.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM64,562 (2.2%)79,486 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM37,695 (1.3%)38,613 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM215,263 (7.3%)205,396 (7.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM209,749 (7.1%)181,135 (6.9%)
Total2,938,053 (100.0%)2,632,999 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Pennsylvania

Occupancy by Ownership in Pennsylvania

Of the total 5,147,783 dwellings in Pennsylvania, owner-occupied units account for 3,560,917 (69.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,586,866 (30.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Pennsylvania
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,560,91769.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,586,86630.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,147,783100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Pennsylvania

Occupancy by Household Size in Pennsylvania
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,545,29730.0%
2-Person Household1,793,62334.8%
3-Person Household780,15715.2%
4+ Person Household1,028,70620.0%
Total Housing Units5,147,783100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pennsylvania

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pennsylvania
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household839,606 (54.3%)705,691 (45.7%)
2-Person Household1,355,656 (75.6%)437,967 (24.4%)
3-Person Household577,855 (74.1%)202,302 (25.9%)
4+ Person Household787,800 (76.6%)240,906 (23.4%)
Total Housing Units3,560,917 (69.2%)1,586,866 (30.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pennsylvania

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pennsylvania
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School210,986 (53.9%)180,270 (46.1%)
High School Diploma1,085,198 (67.4%)523,704 (32.6%)
College/Associate Degree896,745 (67.2%)437,466 (32.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,367,988 (75.4%)445,426 (24.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pennsylvania

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pennsylvania
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years883,11117.2%
35 to 44 Years801,72315.6%
45 to 54 Years911,33617.7%
55 to 64 Years1,067,97320.7%
65 to 74 Years851,74416.6%
75 to 84 Years425,8848.3%
85 Years and Over206,0124.0%
Total5,147,783100.0%

Housing Finances in Pennsylvania

Median Income by Occupancy in Pennsylvania

Median Income by Occupancy in Pennsylvania
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,560,917 (69.2%)$83,453
Renter-Occupied1,586,866 (30.8%)$40,098
Average5,147,783 (100.0%)$67,587

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pennsylvania

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pennsylvania
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00057,871 (1.6%)89,110 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99943,849 (1.2%)85,070 (5.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99978,773 (2.2%)127,894 (8.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99998,816 (2.8%)109,560 (6.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999108,417 (3.0%)102,111 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999240,736 (6.8%)192,448 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999362,503 (10.2%)233,887 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999603,180 (16.9%)276,218 (17.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999517,144 (14.5%)162,601 (10.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999712,123 (20.0%)133,475 (8.4%)
$150,000 or more737,505 (20.7%)74,492 (4.7%)
Total3,560,917 (100.0%)1,586,866 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pennsylvania

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pennsylvania
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300148,980 (4.2%)68,483 (4.3%)
$300 to $499450,087 (12.6%)91,182 (5.8%)
$500 to $799686,709 (19.3%)296,467 (18.7%)
$800 to $999358,647 (10.1%)278,719 (17.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499739,089 (20.8%)487,403 (30.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999508,216 (14.3%)181,142 (11.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499295,649 (8.3%)58,516 (3.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999163,110 (4.6%)19,784 (1.3%)
$3,000 or more210,430 (5.9%)19,467 (1.2%)
Total3,560,917 (100.0%)1,586,866 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Pennsylvania

Housing Structures in Pennsylvania

Housing Structures in Pennsylvania
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,963,01857.6%
Single Unit, Attached987,77919.2%
2 Unit Apartments207,7304.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments192,7223.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments157,9213.1%
10 or more Apartments467,7919.1%
Mobile Home / Other170,8223.3%
Total5,147,783100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pennsylvania

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pennsylvania
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,663,669 (89.9%)299,349 (10.1%)
Single Unit, Attached672,638 (68.1%)315,141 (31.9%)
2 Unit Apartments31,477 (15.1%)176,253 (84.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments13,811 (7.2%)178,911 (92.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,194 (5.8%)148,727 (94.2%)
10 or more Apartments41,481 (8.9%)426,310 (91.1%)
Mobile Home / Other128,647 (75.3%)42,175 (24.7%)
Total3,560,917 (69.2%)1,586,866 (30.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pennsylvania

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pennsylvania
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room6,710 (0.2%)79,135 (5.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms56,174 (1.6%)392,470 (24.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms706,793 (19.9%)653,123 (41.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,495,230 (42.0%)346,664 (21.8%)
8 or more Rooms1,296,010 (36.4%)115,474 (7.3%)
Total3,560,917 (100.0%)1,586,866 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pennsylvania

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pennsylvania
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,885,886 (53.0%)764,693 (48.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas191,991 (5.4%)45,891 (2.9%)
Electricity630,077 (17.7%)600,701 (37.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene658,430 (18.5%)132,393 (8.3%)
Coal or Coke45,152 (1.3%)5,478 (0.4%)
All other Fuels139,310 (3.9%)22,284 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used10,071 (0.3%)15,426 (1.0%)
Total3,560,917 (100.0%)1,586,866 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Pennsylvania

Household Vehicle Usage in Pennsylvania
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle164,019 (4.6%)381,283 (24.0%)
1 Vehicle985,605 (27.7%)768,557 (48.4%)
2 Vehicles1,513,609 (42.5%)345,692 (21.8%)
3 or more Vehicles897,684 (25.2%)91,334 (5.8%)
Total3,560,917 (100.0%)1,586,866 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Pennsylvania

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pennsylvania

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,435,8012,125,116
Median Property Value$170,700$215,300
Median Household Income$59,615$549,630
Monthly Housing Costs$563$206,769
Real Estate Taxes$2,552$25,734

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pennsylvania

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pennsylvania
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000162,885 (11.3%)69,066 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999236,223 (16.5%)229,997 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999720,749 (50.2%)1,187,945 (55.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999215,336 (15.0%)444,000 (20.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99962,598 (4.4%)135,195 (6.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99919,433 (1.3%)34,762 (1.6%)
$1,000,000 or more18,577 (1.3%)24,151 (1.1%)
Total1,435,801 (100.0%)2,125,116 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pennsylvania

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pennsylvania
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00064,696 (4.5%)59,287 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999194,442 (13.5%)37,024 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999149,665 (10.4%)91,564 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999197,391 (13.8%)91,071 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999262,423 (18.3%)165,112 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999180,109 (12.5%)340,757 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999199,200 (13.9%)337,035 (15.9%)
$150,000 or more187,875 (13.1%)512,923 (24.1%)
Total1,435,801 (100.0%)2,125,116 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pennsylvania

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pennsylvania
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x559,410 (39.0%)100,000 (4.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x255,210 (17.8%)995,593 (46.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x164,445 (11.5%)518,493 (24.4%)
4.0x or more441,019 (30.7%)236,251 (11.1%)
Total1,435,801 (100.0%)2,125,116 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pennsylvania

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pennsylvania
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800200,427 (14.0%)8,115 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499234,399 (16.3%)131,045 (6.2%)
$800 to $1,499966,040 (67.3%)272,706 (12.8%)
Total1,435,801 (100.0%)2,125,116 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Pennsylvania

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pennsylvania

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pennsylvania
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years803,796 (95.3%)40,094 (4.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,941,936 (95.5%)91,925 (4.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,020,074 (91.1%)99,706 (8.9%)
26 to 34 Years1,350,498 (89.7%)155,628 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,409,758 (92.2%)119,718 (7.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,521,472 (93.4%)108,259 (6.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,729,237 (94.9%)92,358 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,349,755 (99.5%)7,435 (0.5%)
75 Years and older927,016 (99.7%)2,636 (0.3%)
Total12,053,542 (94.4%)717,759 (5.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pennsylvania

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pennsylvania
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born803,796 (95.3%)40,094 (4.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,941,936 (95.5%)91,925 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,020,074 (91.1%)99,706 (8.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pennsylvania

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pennsylvania
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,400,070 (92.3%)117,241 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,912,085 (91.6%)174,207 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,919,580 (92.7%)150,686 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,703,433 (94.8%)93,138 (5.2%)
$100,000 and over4,904,193 (96.6%)174,205 (3.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pennsylvania

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pennsylvania
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6344,349 (40.8%)508,010 (60.2%)
6 to 18 Years732,026 (36.0%)1,351,491 (66.4%)
19 to 25 Years212,591 (19.0%)845,951 (75.5%)
25 to 34 Years303,537 (20.2%)1,094,067 (72.6%)
35 to 44 Years273,848 (17.9%)1,188,437 (77.7%)
45 to 54 Years273,596 (16.8%)1,307,640 (80.2%)
55 to 64 Years387,763 (21.3%)1,445,994 (79.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,286,890 (94.8%)865,031 (63.7%)
75 Years and over919,682 (98.9%)629,747 (67.7%)
Total4,734,282 (37.1%)9,236,368 (72.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pennsylvania

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pennsylvania
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,391 (0.7%)2,211 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years92,298 (9.0%)53,937 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years115,322 (8.2%)103,371 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years320,986 (13.1%)345,461 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years155,191 (24.2%)156,009 (21.8%)
75 Years and over170,705 (44.9%)260,855 (47.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pennsylvania

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Pennsylvania: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,638 (0.5%)1,200 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years6,382 (0.6%)5,617 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years13,580 (1.0%)9,794 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years79,591 (3.2%)51,459 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years73,869 (11.5%)37,622 (5.3%)
75 Years and over96,770 (25.5%)99,528 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Pennsylvania: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,415 (0.4%)1,526 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years9,738 (0.9%)9,066 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years17,078 (1.2%)18,492 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years55,250 (2.2%)61,555 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years23,475 (3.7%)25,888 (3.6%)
75 Years and over26,762 (7.0%)48,986 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Pennsylvania: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years79,610 (7.8%)40,549 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years80,295 (5.7%)68,086 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years128,180 (5.2%)144,845 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years31,052 (4.8%)32,527 (4.5%)
75 Years and over39,531 (10.4%)71,163 (13.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Pennsylvania: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7,306 (0.7%)6,761 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years17,653 (1.3%)19,624 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years156,369 (6.4%)197,691 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years77,410 (12.1%)108,533 (15.2%)
75 Years and over95,512 (25.1%)179,230 (32.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Pennsylvania: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15,506 (1.5%)8,685 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years12,658 (0.9%)11,653 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years56,740 (2.3%)66,354 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years24,333 (3.8%)26,422 (3.7%)
75 Years and over36,627 (9.6%)68,960 (12.6%)

Technology Access in Pennsylvania

Computing Device Access in Pennsylvania

Computing Device Access in Pennsylvania
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,977,29377.3%
Smartphone4,220,91882.0%
Tablet3,173,11661.6%
No Computing Device469,4649.1%
Total5,147,783100.0%

Internet Access in Pennsylvania

Internet Access in Pennsylvania
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet18,3530.4%
Broadband Home3,773,12073.3%
Cellular Data Only515,71210.0%
Satellite Internet222,8234.3%
No Internet714,36513.9%
Total5,147,783100.0%

Pennsylvania Summary

Pennsylvania is a state located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the most recent U.S. Census. It is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east.

History

The area that is now Pennsylvania was first inhabited by Native Americans, including the Lenape, Susquehannock, Iroquois, Erie, Shawnee, and other tribes. The first European settlers in the area were the Dutch, who established a trading post in 1609. The area was later claimed by the English in 1664, and was part of the Province of Pennsylvania, one of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state was founded in 1776, and was one of the original thirteen states to ratify the United States Constitution in 1787.

Geography

Pennsylvania is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east. The state has a total area of 46,055 square miles, making it the 33rd-largest state in the country.
The Appalachian Mountains run through the middle of the state, and the Allegheny Plateau covers the western part of the state. The Delaware River forms the eastern border of the state, and the Susquehanna River runs through the center of the state. The state also has numerous lakes, including Lake Erie, Lake Wallenpaupack, and Lake Nockamixon.

Economy

Pennsylvania has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including manufacturing, agriculture, energy, technology, and services. The state is the second-largest producer of steel in the United States, and is home to several major corporations, including Hershey, PPG Industries, and GlaxoSmithKline.
Agriculture is an important part of the state’s economy, with the top crops being corn, soybeans, hay, and wheat. The state is also a major producer of dairy products, poultry, and eggs.
The energy industry is also a major part of the state’s economy, with the state being the third-largest producer of coal in the United States. The state is also a major producer of natural gas, and is home to several nuclear power plants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania had a population of 12,702,379, making it the 6th-most populous state in the country. The state has a population density of 284.3 people per square mile, making it the 19th-most densely populated state in the country.
The racial makeup of the state is 79.3% White, 11.7% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. The state has a large Hispanic or Latino population, making up 6.3% of the population.
The largest ancestry groups in the state are German (25.2%), Irish (17.2%), Italian (13.2%), English (10.2%), and Polish (7.2%). The state is also home to a large Amish population, with the largest concentration being in Lancaster County.
The median household income in the state is $54,817, and the median family income is $66,821. The poverty rate in the state is 12.3%, and the unemployment rate is 4.7%.

Common Questions

When was Pennsylvania Incorporated?
Pennsylvania was Incorporated into the Union on Dec 12, 1787.
What is the Total Area of Pennsylvania?
Total Area of Pennsylvania is 46,055 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Pennsylvania?
Total Land Area of Pennsylvania is 44,739 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Pennsylvania?
Total Water Area of Pennsylvania is 1,316 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Pennsylvania?
Average Elevation in Pennsylvania is 1,100 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Pennsylvania?
Highest Elevation in Pennsylvania is 3,213 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Pennsylvania?
Lowest Elevation in Pennsylvania is 0 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Pennsylvania?
Population Density in Pennsylvania is 289.9 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Pennsylvania?
Total Population of Pennsylvania is 12,970,650.
What is the Total Male Population of Pennsylvania?
Total Male Population of Pennsylvania is 6,394,217.
What is the Total Female Population of Pennsylvania?
Total Female Population of Pennsylvania is 6,576,433.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pennsylvania?
There are 97.23 Males per 100 Females in Pennsylvania.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pennsylvania?
There are 102.85 Females per 100 Males in Pennsylvania.
What is the Median Population Age in Pennsylvania?
Median Population Age in Pennsylvania is 40.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pennsylvania
Average Family Size in Pennsylvania is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pennsylvania
Average Household Size in Pennsylvania is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pennsylvania?
Per Capita income in Pennsylvania is $37,725.
What is the Median Family Income in Pennsylvania?
Median Family Income in Pennsylvania is $86,142.
What is the Median Household income in Pennsylvania?
Median Household Income in Pennsylvania is $67,587.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pennsylvania?
Income or Wage Gap in Pennsylvania is 30.3%.
Women in Pennsylvania earn 69.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Pennsylvania?
Family Income Deficit in Pennsylvania is $10,434.
Families that are below poverty line in Pennsylvania earn $10,434 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pennsylvania?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pennsylvania is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pennsylvania?
There are 6,669,833 People in the Labor Forcein in Pennsylvania.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pennsylvania?
63.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Pennsylvania.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pennsylvania?
Unemployment Rate in Pennsylvania is 5.5%.