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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Armstrong County

Pennsylvania · 72,392 residents · 653.321 sq mi
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Armstrong County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,557. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,800. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

72,392
−1%since 1990
from 73,478 in 1990
1990 – 2025
111 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 112 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+11%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
64K66K69K72K74K1990201020202024Armstrong County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,557
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,554 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,709
+49%since 1990
from $10,565 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
77.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
22.7% rent
2.0
+3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(72,726)
Black0.7%(513)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(164)
Asian0.2%(151)
Diversity Score3.1%(2,265)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(70,976)
Black0.8%(578)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(308)
Asian0.1%(82)
Diversity Score3.3%(2,411)
3
+8%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−13%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania has about 72,392 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania earns about $31,557 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Armstrong County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of people in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Armstrong County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,086 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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