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Indiana County

Pennsylvania · 89,605 residents · 827.394 sq mi
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Indiana County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,233. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $68,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

Total population
89,605
Unchangedsince 1990
from 89,994 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 109 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+13%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
82K84K87K89K91K1990201020202024Indiana County
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,233
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,966 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,312
+49%since 1990
from $10,260 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $334 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(88,088)
Black1.3%(1,131)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(429)
Asian0.6%(562)
Diversity Score6.3%(5,710)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(86,493)
Black1.6%(1,391)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(457)
Asian0.7%(662)
Diversity Score6.9%(6,192)
Diversity Score
7
+9%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−17%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Indiana County to nearby counties

INDIANA COUNTY VS
Cambria County
Income$58,418+93%
Home value$121,000+77%
Population128,968+56%
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INDIANA COUNTY VS
Armstrong County
Income$65,008+115%
Home value$157,300+130%
Population63,698−23%
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INDIANA COUNTY VS
Westmoreland County
Income$74,109+145%
Home value$203,500+198%
Population349,324+321%
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INDIANA COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$58,686+94%
Home value$139,700+105%
Population43,255−48%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indiana County, Pennsylvania?

Indiana County, Pennsylvania has about 89,605 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Indiana County, Pennsylvania earns about $30,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indiana County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Indiana County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Indiana County, Pennsylvania?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Indiana County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indiana County, Pennsylvania?

About 17.3% of people in Indiana County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indiana County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Indiana County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 389 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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