State College, PA

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2024 Population

41,050

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

21.2

0.935% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

38.1%

2.5% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$45,424

3.62% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$437,800

5.65% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

16,940

1.63% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in State College, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.2% of the residents in State College, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in State College, PA are Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (14,594 degrees awarded in 2024), Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (4,578 degrees), and South Hills School of Business & Technology (113 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in State College, PA was $437,800, and the homeownership rate was 26.1%.

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Population & Diversity

State College, PA is home to a population of 41.1k people, from which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.5% of State College, PA residents were born outside of the country (5.12k people).

In 2024, there were 8.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.2k people) in State College, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.84k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.57k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.2%

2024 Citizenship

90.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.2% of State College, PA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in State College, PA was 90.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in State College, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in State College, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
31.2k ± 736
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.84k ± 484
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.57k ± 392

6.1%

Hispanic Population

2.51k people

6.1% of the people in State College, PA are hispanic (2.51k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in State College, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
103,235 ± 7,857 people
India
102,082 ± 7,813 people
China
73,024 ± 6,616 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

Foreign-Born Population

12.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.12k people

13.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.37k people

As of 2024, 12.5% of State College, PA residents (5.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in State College, PA was 13.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in State College, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
268 ± 167
Vietnam
183 ± 104
World War II
34 ± 38

State College, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in State College, PA.

Health

97.2% of the population of State College, PA has health coverage, with 62.7% on employee plans, 6.17% on Medicaid, 4.58% on Medicare, 22.7% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53% were men and 47% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 59.6% between 18 and 34 years, 13.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53% were men and 47% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.77%

Uninsured

62.7%

Employer Coverage

6.17%

Medicaid

4.58%

Medicare

22.7%

Non-Group

1.11%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in State College, PA grew by 3.42% from 2.68% to 2.77%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in State College, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of State College, PA employs 16.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in State College, PA were Educational Services (6,155 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,501 people), and Retail Trade (1,774 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($108,167), Information ($63,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,464).

Employment

Occupations

16.9k

2024 Value

± 1,236

1.63%

1 Year growth

± 9.91%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in State College, PA grew at a rate of 1.63%, from 16.7k employees to 16.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in State College, PA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,888 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3,459 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,566 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of State College, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

16.9k

2024 Value

± 1,236

1.63%

1 Year growth

± 9.91%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in State College, PA grew at a rate of 1.63%, from 16.7k employees to 16.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in State College, PA, are Educational Services (6,155 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,501 people), and Retail Trade (1,774 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of State College, PA, though some of these residents may live in State College, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$22,034

Median earning men ± $3,051

$12,862

Median earning women ± $3,353

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,058), Information ($59,609), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,857).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($80,781), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,313), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,015).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for State College, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in State College, PA awarded 19,285 degrees. The student population of State College, PA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 33,633 male students and 31,138 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in State College, PA are White (12,139 and 72.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1,418 and 8.45%), Asian (1,274 and 7.59%), and Black or African American (825 and 4.91%).

The largest universities in State College, PA by number of degrees awarded are Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (14,594 and 75.7%), Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (4,578 and 23.7%), and South Hills School of Business & Technology (113 and 0.586%).

The most popular majors in State College, PA are General Psychology (694 and 3.6%), Computer & Information Systems Security (688 and 3.57%), and General Finance (615 and 3.19%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $17,711 for in-state students and $28,284 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in State College, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 64,771 (51.9% men and 48.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 64,771 students enrolled in State College, PA, 51.9% men and 48.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 38,551 records, of which 49% were women and 51% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
694 degrees awarded
General Finance
615 degrees awarded
Information Science
518 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in State College, PA was General Psychology with 694 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in State College, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
14,594 degrees awarded
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
4,578 degrees awarded
South Hills School of Business & Technology
113 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with 14,594 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 9,895 men were awarded degrees from institutions in State College, PA, which is 1.05 times more than the 9,390 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 12,139 degrees mean that there were 8.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,418 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($19,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($578) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in State College, PA was $437,800 in 2024, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $414,400 to $437,800, a 5.65% increase. The homeownership rate in State College, PA is 26.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

Housing

Property

$437,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$24,405

$2,943

Median Property Taxes

±$334

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In State College, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in State College, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,424

Median Household Income

± $6,688

11.3k

Number of Households

± 900

In 2024, the median household income of the 11.3k households in State College, PA declined from $45,424 from the previous year's value of $47,132.

The following chart displays the households in State College, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for State College, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.463

2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.463

2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (38.3%)
Walked (30.9%)
Worked At Home (15.3%)

In 2024, 38.3% of workers in State College, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (30.9%) and those who worked at home (15.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in State College, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in State College, PA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

38.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in State College, PA (9.64k out of 25.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in State College, PA is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.