2023 ACS Census Data · Population 158,041
Centre County is a mid-sized county in Pennsylvania with a population of 158,041. The median household income is $72,748, 12% above the national average. The poverty rate is 16.9%, median home value is $308,100, and 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 93% above the national average.
Population
158,041
2023 estimate
Rank #437 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$72,748
Household
Rank #840 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$308,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #458 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
46.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #137 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
12.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% above Pennsylvania avg·12% above national avg
Poverty Rate
44% below Pennsylvania avg·13% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below Pennsylvania avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,732
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
54% above Pennsylvania avg·47% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
23% above Pennsylvania avg·27% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
16% below Pennsylvania avg·15% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
34% below Pennsylvania avg·34% below national avg
Housing Units
66,023
Households
59,006
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,878
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
80% above Pennsylvania avg·93% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Pennsylvania avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.4%
Powered by Cambium AI
Run custom audience analysis, segment the population, and chat with personas. All in one platform.