U.S. County · Profile

Dauphin County

289.2KTotal Population
518Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+14.88%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Dauphin County has a population of 289,234 as of 2023. It is located in Pennsylvania.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):10.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White66.5%192,341
Black or African American18.5%53,508
Hispanic or Latino10.4%30,080
Asian5.7%16,486
Two or More Races5.6%16,197
Some Other Race3.4%9,834
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%868
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%289

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$71,046
4.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$39,709
3.6% above national average
Poverty Rate
12.2%
6.1% above national average
Median Age
39.4 years

Income & Poverty

$71,046Median Household Income
$39,709Per Capita Income
12.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$71,046$95,269
Families$91,006$115,532
Married-couple Families$91,006$101,927
Nonfamily Households$45,721$49,379

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 Dauphin 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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