Central Pennsylvania Demographic Information

As a growing region with a strong population and available workforce, Central Pennsylvania’s population demographics present the story of a unique workforce, prepared to support your business’ success. Current facts and regional projections include:

• A population of more than 602,000, according to 2006 data
• A workforce of 340,000 plus, with 20,300 available for employment, as of November 2008
• A regional population growth, from 1990 to 2000, of 3%
• A projected population increase of 5% by 2010

Download our Regional Profile for a more in-depth exploration of Central Pennsylvania demographics.

Demographics & Trends in Spreadsheet Format are maintained and updated by Focus regularly and are available for download by clicking on the red heading for this section.

Pennsylvania County Demographics - through Zoom Prospector  

For a comprehensive look at Pennsylvania county demographic information, visit PPL Electric Utilities’ website by clicking above. Detailed demographic data, including employment and educational statistics, is available in this smart, interactive map resource.

Population Commuting Patterns

Residents of the Central Pennsylvania region have always traveled across municipal boundaries to work, live, shop and play. Our population commutes an average of 15 to 20 minutes on our accessible, congestion-free roads.

Gender and Age Data

Pennsylvania demographic studies* show that the central region is almost evenly split between male and female residents. The median age of the region is 37 and the majority of our population falls between 25 and 59 years old, offering local companies a stable, experienced and growing workforce.

Household Information

In 2000, there were 253,000 households in the Central Pennsylvania region. Data reported on these households included: 

• 67% family households
• Average household size of 2.45 people
• Most homes are owner occupied (an average of 450 households)
  
  

Population Income and Wages

Per Capita income for the Central Pennsylvania region ranged from $20,558 to $32,227 in 2000. Median household income, as reported in 1999, fell between $31,064 and $41,909. The average annual weekly wage in 2000 was between $425 and $669.

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*According to Census 2000 data.