Demographics & People — State College, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 40,669 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~42,000 |
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| Median Age | 21.2 |
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| Total Households | 11,437 |
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| Family Households | 3,498 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32,582 |
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| Black or African American | 1,514 |
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| Asian | 4,209 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,031 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 12,064 |
| German | 7,595 |
| Other groups | 6,709 |
| Irish | 6,140 |
| Italian | 4,794 |
| English | 3,505 |
| Polish | 2,329 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,649 |
| American | 1,323 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,020 |
Language
| English Only | 33,447 |
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| Spanish | 1,235 |
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| Population 5+ | 40,057 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 656 |
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| Population 18+ | 38,193 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for State College, Pennsylvania.
