Pennsylvania
| Population: | 12,440,621 |
| Pop. Change: | 1% |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Metro Area: | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pittsburgh, ... 35 more |
| County: | Philadelphia, Allegheny, ... 67 more |
| City: | Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, ... 2948 more |
| Zip Code: | 19120, 19143, ... 2201 more |
State Overview
As of 2007, Pennsylvania's population is 12,440,621 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.30 percent.
The median home cost in Pennsylvania is $222,800. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.97 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Pennsylvania's cost of living is 10.55% Lower than the U.S. average.
Pennsylvania public schools spend $6,308 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Pennsylvania.
The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania is 4.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Pennsylvania jobs have Decreased by 0.06 percent.
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People
The 2007 Pennsylvania, PA, population is 12,440,621. There are 277 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Pennsylvania, PA
The median age is 38.5. The US median is 37.6. 57.37% of people in Pennsylvania, PA, are married. 7.97% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.46 people. 22.15% of people are married, with children. 7.98% have children, but are single.
Race in Pennsylvania, PA
83.98% of people are white, 10.17% are black, 2.23% are asian, 0.17% are native american, and 3.01% claim 'Other'.
3.48% of the people in Pennsylvania, PA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 96.52% are non-hispanic).
Pennsylvania People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania, PA, is 4.10%, with job growth of -0.06%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 16.51%.
Pennsylvania, PA Taxes
Pennsylvania, PA,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 3.59%.
Pennsylvania, PA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,356, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $45,125.
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.10% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | -0.06% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 16.51% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 3.59% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,356 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $45,125 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 14.44% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.25% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.07% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.33% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.41% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.02% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 9.46% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.52% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.05% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.45% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.47% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.31% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.68% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.92% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.48% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.88% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 16.26% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Pennsylvania, PA, is $222,800. Home appreciation is 0.97% over the last year. The median age of Pennsylvania, PA, real estate is 46 years.
Pennsylvania, PA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 25.69% of the Pennsylvania, PA, population. 9.06% of houses and apartments in Pennsylvania, PA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Pennsylvania Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 46 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $222,800 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 0.97% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 65.48% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 9.06% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 25.69% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $16.63 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.91% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 4.96% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 7.52% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 9.09% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 10.79% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.78% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.60% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 13.81% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 4.83% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.93% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.75% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.48% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 6.40% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.87% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.84% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9.79% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 12.95% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.87% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 13.50% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 9.34% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 28.44% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 204 physicians per capita in Pennsylvania, PA. The US average is 170.
Pennsylvania, PA Health Index
Air quality in Pennsylvania, PA is 53 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Pennsylvania, PA is 66 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 65 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Crime
Pennsylvania, PA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Pennsylvania, PA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 2. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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A State to live in: Pennsylvania is a beautiful state. There are a lot of historical cities.
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Climate
Pennsylvania, PA, gets 42 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 39 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 131.
On average, there are 179 sunny days per year in Pennsylvania, PA. The July high is around 83 degrees. The January low is 18. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 50 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Pennsylvania Climate SperlingViews
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Educate
Pennsylvania, PA, schools spend $6,308 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 473 students per librarian, and 554 children per counselor in Pennsylvania, PA schools.
Pennsylvania Education SperlingViews
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Pennsylvania, PA, takes 28 minutes. 78% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 5% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Pennsylvania Transportation SperlingViews
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Pennsylvania, PA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Pennsylvania, PA is more expensive.
Overall, Pennsylvania, PA cost of living is 89.45.
Pennsylvania Cost of Living SperlingViews
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Religion
57.84% of the people in Pennsylvania, PA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 30.80% are Catholic; 17.29% are Protestant; 0.27% are LDS; 6.61% are another Christian faith; 2.29% in Pennsylvania, PA are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.57% affilite with Islam.
Pennsylvania Religion SperlingViews
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| Percent Religious | 57.84% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 30.80% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 17.29% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.27% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.65% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.95% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.00% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 5.23% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 5.62% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 2.85% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 6.61% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.29% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.57% | 0.54% |
Voting
50.60% of the people in Pennsylvania, PA are registered as Democrats. 48.81% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.65%.
Pennsylvania Voting SperlingViews
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The landscapes in some of our cities it's awesome. It's an experience one must see for... (read more)Pittsburgh: Boring; would like to live anywhere else. I don't know of anything fun to do, and anything I want to do is never in the state, or it's in a very far city away from... (read more)the 4 seasons: If it is diversity in climate you are looking for you have found the place. Winter Wonderland begins in Late December we usually have a White Christmas, there are... (read more)Have an opinion about Pennsylvania? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pennsylvania Click Here
