Centre County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Centre County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42027
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 1107.26 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.36 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1111.62 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.909322
- Longitude
- -77.847667
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 150,327
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 127,413
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 145,259 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 5,068 | 3.4% |
| White | 131,179 | 87.3% |
| Black | 4,640 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 4,706 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 389 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 460 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 123,167 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,251 | 3.3% |
| White | 111,956 | 87.9% |
| Black | 5,269 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 4,409 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,406 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 383 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 158,576
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $79,506
- Poverty Rate
- 14.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 22,319
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 133,022 | 83.9% |
| Black | 5,257 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 9,133 | 5.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 91,333
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 37,966 | 41.6% |
| Republican | 38,127 | 41.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,976 | 13.1% |
| Other | 1,587 | 1.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 44,232 | 48.4% |
| Female | 46,514 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 71,807 | 78.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,472 | 2.7% |
| Black | 645 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2,525 | 2.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 61,307
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 49,767 | 69.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,198 | 48.5% |
| Black | 231 | 35.8% |
| Asian | 1,283 | 50.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 29,540 | 66.8% |
| Female | 31,516 | 67.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 24,713 (23.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 45,195 (48.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 66,475
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $344,531
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,143
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 59.1%
- Public Transit
- 2.8%
- Work From Home
- 14.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 35.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.