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Susquehanna County

Pennsylvania · 38,434 residents · 823.494 sq mi
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Susquehanna County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,788. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $173,100. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,434
−9%since 2000
from 42,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+22%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K39K41K42K44K1990201020202024Susquehanna County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,788
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,622 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,608
+98%since 2000
from $16,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+23%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(35,799)
Black0.4%(138)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(847)
Asian0.4%(135)
Other1.1%(422)
Diversity Score10%(3,854)
Segregation Score20.5%(7,865)
Diversity Score
10
+244%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania has about 38,434 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania earns about $55,788 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 $173,100, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?

About 19.2% 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 11.7% of people in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,946 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 328Census Tract 326Census Tract 329.01Census Tract 325Census Tract 321Census Tract 323Census Tract 322Census Tract 327Census Tract 320Census Tract 324.01Census Tract 324.02Census Tract 329.02
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