Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 158,576 (100%) |
| Population Density | 143 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 31 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,291 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,316 |
| Median Home Value | $323,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 66,475 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 36,467 (54.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 22,546 (33.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7,462 (11.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 59,013 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Family Households | 32,262 (54.7%) |
The table below compares Centre County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 22 | 68th |
| Population Density | # 33 | 52nd |
| Median Household Income | # 23 | 67th |
| Per Capita Income | # 26 | 62nd |
| Diversity Index | # 21 | 70th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.