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State College

Pennsylvania · 42,034 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 $23,513. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $237,900. At a median age of 21.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,034
+9%since 2000
from 38,420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,182 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 8,392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.5
−1%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K39K40K42K43K1990201020202024State College
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,513
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,186 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,336
+10%since 2000
from $12,155 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
48.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.580
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
12.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
79.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.1
+45%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(33,901)
Black3.6%(1,521)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,629)
Asian9.7%(4,091)
Other2.2%(908)
Diversity Score42.2%(17,723)
Diversity Score
42
+22%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
36.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
39.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
39.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.4%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in State College, Pennsylvania?

State College, Pennsylvania has about 42,034 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in State College, Pennsylvania earns about $23,513 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 $237,900, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in State College, Pennsylvania?

About 66.0% 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 48.4% of people in State College, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has State College, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, State College, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,111 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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