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Juniata County

Pennsylvania · 24,636 residents · 391.391 sq mi
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Juniata County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,276. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $127,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,636
+8%since 2000
from 22,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K23K24K25K1990201020202024Juniata County
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,276
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,698 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,682
+28%since 2000
from $16,142 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+15%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(22,205)
Black0.3%(68)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(369)
Asian0.2%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(1,220)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(23,584)
Black0.5%(134)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(623)
Asian0.3%(85)
Other1.3%(314)
Diversity Score11.3%(2,785)
Diversity Score
11
+111%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Juniata County, Pennsylvania?

Juniata County, Pennsylvania has about 24,636 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Juniata County, Pennsylvania earns about $44,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Juniata County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Juniata County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $127,200, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Juniata County, Pennsylvania?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Juniata County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Juniata County, Pennsylvania?

About 8.3% of people in Juniata County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Juniata County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Juniata County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,011 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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