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State College

Pennsylvania · 40,501 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 $38,076. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $332,100. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,501
+5%since 2000
from 38,420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,847 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 8,392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K39K40K42K43K1990201020202024State College
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,076
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,186 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,691
+78%since 2000
from $12,155 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,100
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
20.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
79.3% rent
Afford Score
8.7
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(31,260)
Black2.8%(1,141)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(2,245)
Asian9.7%(3,918)
Other2.5%(995)
Diversity Score45.1%(18,279)
Diversity Score
45
+30%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.9%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in State College, Pennsylvania?

State College, Pennsylvania has about 40,501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in State College, Pennsylvania earns about $38,076 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 $332,100, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in State College, Pennsylvania?

About 72.1% 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 43.8% 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 1,578 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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