Pennsylvania Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Pennsylvania?
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There are 12,970,650 residents in Pennsylvania, with a median age of 40.8. Of this, 49.3% are males and 50.7% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.93% of the resident pool in Pennsylvania, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.84%. Additionally, 3.23% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 11,327,087 people in Pennsylvania currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 11,327,087 people in Pennsylvania currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 12,970,650 | 1.4% |
| Male Population | 6,394,217 | 2.0% |
| Female Population | 6,576,433 | 0.8% |
Male population 49.3%
Female population 50.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.8 | -0.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 11,793,755 | 1.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 758,014 | 3.2% |
| Not Citizen | 418,881 | 2.0% |
Citizen US Born 90.93%
Citizen not US Born 5.84%
Not Citizen 3.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 52,138 | -5.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 847,306 | -4.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 357,567 | 0.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 254,610 | 1.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 11,327,087 | 1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.41%
Moved from Same County 6.6%
Moved from Same State 2.79%
Moved from Different State 1.98%
Same House as Last Year 88.23%
What are the employment statistics in Pennsylvania?
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White-collar workers make up 77.79% of the working population in Pennsylvania, while blue-collar employees account for 22.21%. There are also 516,871 entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania (8.21% of the workforce); 4,319,671 workers employed in private companies (68.61%); and 687,533 people working in governmental institutions (10.92%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,897,387 | 1.5% |
| Blue Collar | 1,398,207 | 1.2% |
White Collar 77.79%
Blue Collar 22.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 516,871 | 1.7% |
| Private Companies | 4,319,671 | 0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 687,533 | 3.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 771,519 | 2.5% |
Self Employees 8.21%
Private Companies 68.61%
Governmental Workers 10.92%
Not for Profit Companies 12.25%
How many households are there in Pennsylvania?
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There are a total of 5,147,783 households in Pennsylvania, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.52% of these Pennsylvania households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.48%. Additionally, 27.79% of households have children and 72.21% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 5,147,783 | 0.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 0.8% |
| Family Households | 3,270,091 | 0.5% |
| Non-family Households | 1,877,692 | 1.4% |
Family Households 63.52%
Non-family Households 36.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,430,404 | 0.5% |
| Households without Children | 3,717,379 | 0.9% |
Households with Children 27.79%
Households without Children 72.21%
What are the median and average incomes in Pennsylvania?
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The average annual household income in Pennsylvania is $92,849, while the median household income sits at $67,587 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $77,704, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $82,539. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $35,924 and $47,153, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $92,849 | 6.4% |
| Median Household Income | $67,587 | 6.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,458,882 | 0.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 10,981,397 | 1.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Pennsylvania?
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There are 5,728,788 housing units in Pennsylvania, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 5,147,783 occupied housing units in Pennsylvania, 69.17% are owner-occupied, while 30.83% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $215,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,055 per month in Pennsylvania.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $215,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,055 per month in Pennsylvania.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,728,788 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,470,362 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 410,191 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 771,101 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 576,906 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 716,448 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 551,065 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 538,637 | -1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 459,492 | -1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 228,525 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 6,061 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,147,783 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,560,917 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,586,866 | 0.2% |
Owner Occupied 69.17%
Renter Occupied 30.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,125,116 | 0.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,435,801 | 1.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $215,300 | 5.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $170,700 | 4.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,055 | 5.2% |
With Mortgage 59.68%
Without Mortgage 40.32%
What is the level of education in Pennsylvania?
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Approximately 40.12% of the population in Pennsylvania holds a high school degree (that's 4,118,800 residents), while 17.91% have attained a college certificate (2,227,532 locals) and 19.07% have a bachelor's degree (1,958,037 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 293,766 | -1.0% |
| Some High School | 4,118,800 | -0.1% |
| Some College | 2,227,532 | 1.2% |
| Associate Degree | 841,236 | 2.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,958,037 | 3.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,215,240 | 4.5% |
No High School 2.86%
Some High School 40.12%
Some College 17.91%
Associate Degree 8.19%
Bachelor's Degree 19.07%
Graduate Degree 11.84%
What is the marital status of Pennsylvania residents?
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A total of 3,651,132 people in Pennsylvania have never been married (which represents 33.97% of the total population), while 5,356,077 of them are wedded (49.84%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 206,203 (1.92%) and 1,052,446 (9.79%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,651,132 | 2.8% |
| Married | 5,356,077 | 0.4% |
| Separated | 206,203 | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 687,456 | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 1,052,446 | 2.6% |
Never Married 33.97%
Married 49.84%
Separated 1.92%
Widowed 6.4%
Divorced 9.79%
What are the most common means of transportation in Pennsylvania?
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The top three means of transportation people in Pennsylvania use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 4,974,963 residents commute by car, 206,977 prefer going to work by walking and 189,286 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,974,963 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 189,286 | -7.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 44,145 | N/A |
| Railroad | 8,771 | -3.3% |
| Ferryboat | 453 | -27.1% |
| Bicycle | 27,303 | -5.5% |
| Motorcycle | 4,674 | -9.9% |
| TaxiCab | 9,971 | 5.1% |
| Walk | 206,977 | -2.3% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
