U.S. County · Profile

Centre County

157.8KTotal Population
142Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+16.30%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Centre County has a population of 157,795 as of 2023. It is located in Pennsylvania.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Centre County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White85.8%135,388
Asian6.2%9,783
Two or More Races4.2%6,627
Black or African American3.3%5,207
Hispanic or Latino3.1%4,892
Some Other Race0.4%631
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%158
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Centre County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$70,087
6.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$37,262
2.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.0%
47.8% above national average
Median Age
33.3 years

Income & Poverty

$70,087Median Household Income
$37,262Per Capita Income
17.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$70,087$95,839
Families$104,862$129,950
Married-couple Families$104,862$117,445
Nonfamily Households$37,158$40,131

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Centre County, Pennsylvania.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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