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Juniata County

Pennsylvania · 23,509 residents · 391.391 sq mi
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Juniata County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,502. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
23,509
+3%since 2000
from 22,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+15%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K23K24K25K1990201020202024Juniata County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,502
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,698 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,221
+69%since 2000
from $16,142 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
24.7% rent
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(21,830)
Black0.5%(115)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(908)
Asian0.3%(69)
Other0.9%(221)
Diversity Score13.6%(3,191)
Segregation Score24.6%(5,794)
Diversity Score
14
+154%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Juniata County, Pennsylvania?

Juniata County, Pennsylvania has about 23,509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Juniata County, Pennsylvania earns about $53,502 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 $154,200, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Juniata County, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% 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 9.4% 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 2,884 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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10 ZIP codes
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