Pennsylvania Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Pennsylvania | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,851,405 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 278.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.21% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,230,563 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pennsylvania grew by 3.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 12,975,435 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pennsylvania has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Pennsylvania | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,231 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.69% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pennsylvania is about 2% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Pennsylvania | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $154,283 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,161 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pennsylvania is about 11.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,161 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pennsylvania spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pennsylvania | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,802 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,862 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,152 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Pennsylvania:
Cameron County (12.2 min), Elk County (15.4 min), Union County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Pike County (33.0 min), Perry County (31.8 min), Carbon County (30.6 min).
The average commute time in Pennsylvania is about the same as in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Pennsylvania has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Pennsylvania | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Pennsylvania:
Chester County (0.4), Montgomery County (0.4), Allegheny County (0.4).
Lowest:
Forest County (0.1), Mifflin County (0.2), Juniata County (0.2).
Health
Pennsylvania has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Pennsylvania | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Pennsylvania:
Montgomery County (0.8), Centre County (0.8), Chester County (0.8).
Lowest:
Forest County (0.8), Mifflin County (0.8), Jefferson County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Pennsylvania?
The population of Pennsylvania is 12,851,405, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pennsylvania?
The population density of Pennsylvania is 278.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Pennsylvania is $76,231, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pennsylvania?
The median home price in Pennsylvania is $154,283, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pennsylvania?
The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania is 5.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.