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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Susquehanna County

Pennsylvania · 42,238 residents · 823.494 sq mi
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Susquehanna County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,622. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $84,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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
42,238
+5%since 1990
from 40,380 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 49 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.5
+13%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K39K41K42K44K1990201020202024Susquehanna County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,622
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,736 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,435
+51%since 1990
from $10,907 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$427
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
20.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−4%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(40,100)
Black0.2%(83)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(195)
Asian0.1%(47)
Diversity Score2.9%(1,173)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(41,429)
Black0.3%(117)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(285)
Asian0.2%(91)
Diversity Score2.9%(1,231)
Diversity Score
3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.5%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−32%since 1990
from 26.7 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania has about 42,238 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania earns about $33,622 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?

About 13.2% 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 12.3% of people in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,858 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
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