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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

State College

Pennsylvania · 38,923 residents · 4.578 sq mi
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State College has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,257. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $114,200. At a median age of 21.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 21.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

38,923
+1%vs 2000
vs 38,420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
8,502 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 8,392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
21.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 21.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
38K39K40K42K43K1990201020202024State College
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,257
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,186 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,694
−28%vs 2000
vs $12,155 in 2000
US average: $14,340
45.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$114,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $147,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$490
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $595 in 2000
US average: $450
23.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.8% in 2000
76.2% rent
6.3
−10%vs 2000
vs 7.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(31,862)
Black3.6%(1,371)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,159)
Asian8.7%(3,355)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.7%(13,319)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(34,513)
Black3.5%(1,352)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(613)
Asian7.3%(2,837)
Other0.6%(221)
Diversity Score28.9%(11,257)
29
−17%vs 2000
vs 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

68.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
37.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in State College, Pennsylvania?

State College, Pennsylvania has about 38,923 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in State College, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in State College, Pennsylvania earns about $18,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is State College, Pennsylvania expensive?

In State College, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $114,200, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in State College, Pennsylvania?

About 68.2% of adults age 25 and over in State College, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in State College, Pennsylvania?

About 45.4% of people in State College, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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