Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Susquehanna County, PA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,203 | 13,004,688 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 45.9 | 282.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.12% | 0.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.3 | 41.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,509 | 5,268,760 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Susquehanna County declined by 7.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 38,203 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Susquehanna County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 24.9% of residents. That is 5.9 points above Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,301 16.5% -3.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,383 16.7% -4.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,148 23.9% +3.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,524 24.9% +5.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Pennsylvania, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.3% of the people living in Susquehanna County and men 50.7%.
- Women 49.3% Pennsylvania 50.8%
- Men 50.7% Pennsylvania 49.2%
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Economy
Susquehanna County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,983 | $78,249 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.09% | 4.43% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Susquehanna County is about 12% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Housing
| Metric | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $157,852 | $152,469 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $933 | $1,208 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.5% | 69.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Susquehanna County is about 14.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $933 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Susquehanna County spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 199 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.9 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.8 | 44.7 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 199 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,177 | $5,779 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 15.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,491 | 6,862 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 576 | 1,152 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Pennsylvania:
Cameron County (11.4 min), Elk County (15.4 min), McKean County (15.9 min).
Slowest:
Pike County (32.5 min), Perry County (32.0 min), Carbon County (30.5 min).
The average commute time in Susquehanna County is 24 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Pennsylvania.
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
Susquehanna County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.39 | 2.53 |
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
Susquehanna County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.7% | 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).
Susquehanna County, PA Compared With Nearby Counties
Susquehanna County, PA is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 38,203 residents against a local median of 51,259. Susquehanna County, PA's median home price, at $157,852, runs 23% above the $127,976 typical of the counties around it.
The counties themselves spread $184,410 on median home price, so Susquehanna County, PA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Susquehanna County, PA has the 2nd highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna County, PA | 38,203 | $68,983 #3/6 | $157,852 #2/6 | 23.9 min #6/6 |
| Broome County, NY | 197,289 | $63,938 | $110,767 | 16.7 min |
| Wyoming County, PA | 25,938 | $72,723 | $270,836 | 22.8 min |
| Lackawanna County, PA | 216,127 | $66,702 | $127,976 | 17.9 min |
| Wayne County, PA | 51,259 | $63,340 | $153,572 | 22.0 min |
| Tioga County, NY | 47,858 | $72,215 | $86,426 | 21.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
How big is Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania by population?
About 38,203 people live in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, in 15,509 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 46.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
How densely populated is Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?
Averaged over its land area, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania has 46 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 53% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?
The median home costs 2.3 times the median household income ($157,852 against $68,983), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $933 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How educated are people in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?
18.8% of adults in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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