COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Susquehanna County

Pennsylvania · 40,380 residents · 823.494 sq mi

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Susquehanna County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,736. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $64,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.9

US median: 33.0

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

40,380

−4%vs 2000

vs 42,238 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

49 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 51 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.9

−12%vs 2000

vs 39.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202438K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,736

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $33,622 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,907

−34%vs 2000

vs $16,435 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.1%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$64,800

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $84,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$342

+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $427 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

79.2%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.5% in 2000

20.8% rent

Afford Score

2.6

+4%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic98.1%(41,429)

Black0.3%(117)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(285)

Asian0.2%(91)

Other0%

Diversity Score2.9%(1,231)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.3%(40,100)

Black0.2%(83)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(195)

Asian0.1%(47)

Other0.4%(150)

Diversity Score2.9%(1,173)

Diversity Score

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.1%

−2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.0%

−6.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.1%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.2% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

26.7 min

+48%vs 2000

vs 18.0 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania has about 40,380 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania earns about $24,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $64,800, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?

About 12.1% of people in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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