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Centre County

Pennsylvania · 158,172 residents · 1,107.259 sq mi
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Centre County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,921. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,700. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158,172
+17%since 2000
from 135,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
143 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.5
+10%since 2000
from 28.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
120K131K143K154K166K1990201020202024Centre County
2024159K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,921
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,165 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,238
+79%since 2000
from $18,020 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,019
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
42.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+30%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(123,055)
Black2.6%(3,469)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2,243)
Asian3.9%(5,354)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(26,416)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(129,668)
Black3.4%(5,306)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(5,651)
Asian7.2%(11,373)
Other2.2%(3,503)
Diversity Score37%(58,587)
Segregation Score40.9%(64,726)
Diversity Score
37
+90%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.8%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Centre County to nearby counties

CENTRE COUNTY VS
Mifflin County
Income$63,953+3%
Home value$156,700−35%
Population46,127−71%
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CENTRE COUNTY VS
Clinton County
Income$60,816−2%
Home value$175,900−28%
Population37,870−76%
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CENTRE COUNTY VS
Clearfield County
Income$62,152same
Home value$137,000−44%
Population78,100−50%
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CENTRE COUNTY VS
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Income$65,557+6%
Home value$183,200−25%
Population43,001−73%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centre County, Pennsylvania?

Centre County, Pennsylvania has about 158,172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Centre County, Pennsylvania earns about $61,921 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centre County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Centre County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $242,700, and the typical rent is about $1,019 a month.

How educated are people in Centre County, Pennsylvania?

About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in Centre County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centre County, Pennsylvania?

About 17.8% of people in Centre County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centre County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Centre County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34,386 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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