Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Dauphin County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42043
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 043
Geography
- Land Area
- 524.87 sq mi
- Water Area
- 33.22 sq mi
- Total Area
- 558.09 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.412565
- Longitude
- -76.792634
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 276,271
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 213,089
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 246,511 | 89.2% |
| Hispanic | 29,755 | 10.8% |
| White | 177,655 | 64.3% |
| Black | 45,025 | 16.3% |
| Asian | 13,375 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 187 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 882 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 195,674 | 91.8% |
| Hispanic | 17,419 | 8.2% |
| White | 147,746 | 69.3% |
| Black | 36,250 | 17.0% |
| Asian | 10,193 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,255 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 603 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 289,593
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $80,705
- Poverty Rate
- 12.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 36,661
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 182,570 | 63.0% |
| Black | 49,862 | 17.2% |
| Asian | 18,938 | 6.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 179,019
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 80,334 | 44.9% |
| Republican | 70,201 | 39.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 23,403 | 13.1% |
| Other | 1,895 | 1.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 83,851 | 46.8% |
| Female | 94,025 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 110,966 | 62.0% |
| Hispanic | 12,412 | 6.9% |
| Black | 25,912 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 5,691 | 3.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 113,428
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 78,108 | 70.4% |
| Hispanic | 4,190 | 33.8% |
| Black | 12,850 | 49.6% |
| Asian | 2,573 | 45.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 52,657 | 62.8% |
| Female | 60,400 | 64.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 55,428 (27.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 69,288 (33.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 127,828
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $237,023
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,277
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 68.0%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 16.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.