Pennsylvania
13.1 million people live in Pennsylvania. Its population grew 0.4% since 2020, the 10th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $81,473 a year, 4% below the national median, and the median home is worth $292,400, 21% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 13.1 million
- 5th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $81,473
- 4% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $292,400
- 21% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 11.2%
- 0.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$81,473 per year
4% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 23rd lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$46,604 per year
1% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 23rd highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
11.2%
0.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 26th lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
27.1 min one way
1% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 15th highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$292,400
21% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 16th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,329 per month
15% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 22nd lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
69.2%
3.9 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 17th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
13,059,432
3.8% of the U.S. total. 5th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+0.4%
2.7 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 10th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
19.7%
1.4 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 13th lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
21.4%
2.5 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 9th highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
8.4%
6.3 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 26th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Pennsylvania, at 71.8%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 71.8% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 10.6% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 4.5% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 3.1% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 9.9% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
0.3 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 21st highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
7.8%
2.4 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 15th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.