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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

State College

Pennsylvania · 38,420 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 $21,186. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $147,600. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,420
−1%since 1990
from 38,923 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8,392 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 8,502 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.8
+1%since 1990
from 21.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
38K39K40K42K43K1990201020202024State College
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,186
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,257 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,155
+40%since 1990
from $8,694 in 1990
US average: $21,522
46.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 45.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$147,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$595
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $490 in 1990
US average: $602
22.8%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
77.2% rent
7.0
+11%since 1990
from 6.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(34,513)
Black3.5%(1,352)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(613)
Asian7.3%(2,837)
Diversity Score28.9%(11,257)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(31,862)
Black3.6%(1,371)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,159)
Asian8.7%(3,355)
Diversity Score34.7%(13,319)
35
+20%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 96.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
40.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 37.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 11.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 38,420 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in State College, Pennsylvania earns about $21,186 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 $147,600, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in State College, Pennsylvania?

About 69.2% 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 46.9% of people in State College, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has State College, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, State College, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 503 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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