State College, PA Demographics

What is the population of State College?

There are 40,902 residents in State College, with a median age of 21.4. Of this, 54.28% are males and 45.72% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.12% of the resident pool in State College, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.88%. Additionally, 10% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 20,803 people in State College currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 40,902 1.4%
Male Population 22,203 2.4%
Female Population 18,699 0.2%
Male Population 54.28%
Female Population 45.72%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 21.4 -0.5%
Citizen U.S. Born 34,817 1.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1,995 2.1%
Not Citizen 4,090 0.3%
Citizen U.S. Born 85.12%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.88%
Not Citizen 10%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 1,215 2.4%
Moved from Same County 7,339 1.3%
Moved from Same State 6,565 6.0%
Moved from Different State 4,769 15.4%
Same House as Last Year 20,803 -3.3%
Moved from Abroad 2.99%
Moved from Same County 18.04%
Moved from Same State 16.13%
Moved from Different State 11.72%
Same House as Last Year 51.12%

What are the employment statistics in State College?

White-collar workers make up 91.8% of the working population in State College, while blue-collar employees account for 8.2%. There are also 719 entrepreneurs in State College (4.41% of the workforce); 9,597 workers employed in private companies (58.89%); and 3,973 people working in governmental institutions (24.38%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 14,959 -2.5%
Blue Collar 1,337 8.3%
White Collar 91.8%
Blue Collar 8.2%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 719 -19.8%
Private Companies 9,597 -3.0%
Governmental Workers 3,973 7.8%
Not for Profit Companies 2,007 -4.7%
Self Employees 4.41%
Private Companies 58.89%
Governmental Workers 24.38%
Not for Profit Companies 12.32%

How many households are there in State College?

There are a total of 11,357 households in State College, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 29.52% of these State College households, while non-family units account for the remaining 70.48%. Additionally, 12.74% of households have children and 87.26% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 11,357 0.0%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 3,353 -1.8%
Non-Family Households 8,004 0.9%
Family Households 29.52%
Non-Family Households 70.48%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 1,447 -5.5%
Households without Children 9,910 0.9%
Households with Children 12.74%
Households without Children 87.26%

What are the median and average incomes in State College?

The average annual household income in State College is $73,256, while the median household income sits at $43,459 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $56,796, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $118,641. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $18,155 and $73,882, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $73,256 5.9%
Median Household Income $43,459 1.0%
People below Poverty Level -6 N/A
People above Poverty Level 15,702 -1.6%

How many homeowners and renters are there in State College?

There are 13,058 housing units in State College, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1973. Of the 11,357 occupied housing units in State College, 26.2% are owner-occupied, while 73.8% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.75% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $414,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,203 per month in State College.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 13,058 -0.7%
Median Year Built 1973 0.0%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 1,557 -7.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 764 22.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1,339 -2.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 2,086 1.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 2,856 -0.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1,994 -3.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1,672 1.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 369 -20.1%
Built between 2010 and 2019 411 1.2%
Built in 2020 or Later 10 N/A
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 11,357 0.0%
Owner Occupied 2,976 -8.8%
Renter Occupied $8,381 3.6%
Owner Occupied 26.2%
Renter Occupied 73.8%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 1,927 -2.7%
Without Mortgage 1,049 -18.4%
Median Value with Mortgage $414,500 13.9%
Median Value without Mortgage $343,100 16.5%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,203 5.9%
With Mortgage 64.75%
Without Mortgage 35.25%

What is the level of education in State College?

Approximately 25.54% of the population in State College holds a high school degree (that's 9,761 residents), while 44.37% have attained a college certificate (1,645 locals) and 13.24% have a bachelor's degree (5,060 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 162 37.3%
Some High School 9,761 2.9%
Some College 1,645 -13.9%
Associate Degree 1,051 -9.4%
Bachelor's Degree 5,060 2.7%
Graduate Degree 5,229 -5.0%
No High School 0.42%
Some High School 25.54%
Some College 44.37%
Associate Degree 2.75%
Bachelor's Degree 13.24%
Graduate Degree 13.68%

What is the marital status of State College residents?

A total of 30,885 people in State College have never been married (which represents 79.2% of the total population), while 6,400 of them are wedded (16.41%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 233 (0.6%) and 1,110 (2.85%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 30,885 3.0%
Married 6,400 -1.1%
Separated 233 27.3%
Widowed 600 -19.5%
Divorced 1,110 1,110.0%
Never Married 79.2%
Married 16.41%
Separated 0.6%
Widowed 1.54%
Divorced 2.85%

What are the most common means of transportation in State College?

The top three means of transportation people in State College use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 7,326 residents commute by car, 3,853 prefer going to work by walking and 1,436 by bus or trolley bus
Y-o-Y Change
Car 7,326 1.8%
Bus or TrolleyBus 1,436 -20.8%
Bicycle 484 -33.6%
TaxiCab 87 2.4%
Walk 3,853 -2.8%

What is the median and average household income in State College by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
16801 43,307 17,017 $59,296.00 $88,428.00
16803 23,964 10,563 $65,224.00 $98,142.00

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.