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Dauphin County

Pennsylvania · 286,401 residents · 524.87 sq mi
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Dauphin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,123. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $175,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286,401
+14%since 2000
from 251,798 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+5%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
233K248K264K279K295K1990201020202024Dauphin County
2024290K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,123
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,507 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,061
+58%since 2000
from $22,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$966
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(190,347)
Black16.6%(41,709)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(10,404)
Asian1.9%(4,906)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(118,749)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(175,175)
Black16.9%(48,404)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(31,251)
Asian6%(17,183)
Other3.3%(9,492)
Diversity Score70.8%(202,634)
Segregation Score46.2%(132,343)
Diversity Score
71
+50%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania?

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania has about 286,401 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania earns about $63,123 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dauphin County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $175,700, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania?

About 11.9% of people in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dauphin County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48,588 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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