State College is a borough located in Centre County Pennsylvania. State College has a 2024 population of 40,779. State College is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,410 in 2020.
The average household income in State College is $73,256 with a poverty rate of 42.12%. The median age in State College is 21.4 years: 21.5 years for males, and 21.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of State College was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,046 | 83.24% |
| Asian | 4,125 | 10.09% |
| Black or African American | 1,302 | 3.18% |
| Two or more races | 1,260 | 3.08% |
| Other race | 129 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.03% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,357 | 2.41 | 26.2 | 73.8 |
| Non Family | 8,004 | 2.2 | 10.9 | 89.1 |
| Married | 2,718 | 2.88 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Female | 442 | 3.08 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Male | 193 | 2.89 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
26.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 0.89% |
| Associates Degree | 625 | 5.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,361 | 28.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,125 | 42.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,633 | 13.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 0.79% |
| Some College | 1,020 | 8.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,794 | 9,629 | 6,813 |
| Asian | 1,266 | 1,266 | 1,100 |
| Hispanic | 404 | 403 | 248 |
| 2+ Races | 379 | 378 | 232 |
| Black | 275 | 240 | 147 |
| Other Race | 51 | 51 | 36 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,810 | $64,400 | $36,724 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,250 | $64,545 | $61,010 |
| High School Graduate | $38,048 | $42,594 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,872 | $56,040 | $39,747 |
| Some College | $38,117 | $42,344 | $29,606 |
$48,872
Average Earnings
$56,040
Average Male
$39,747
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.92% of State College residents speak only English, while 17.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,990 | 9,805 | 42.65% |
| Asian | 2,251 | 921 | 40.92% |
| Hispanic | 884 | 362 | 40.95% |
| Black | 750 | 348 | 46.4% |
| Multiple | 770 | 187 | 24.29% |
| Other | 110 | 42 | 38.18% |
42.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.24%
Male Poverty Rate
41.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in State College is Black, with 46.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in State College is Multiple, with 24.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 62.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.54% |
| High School | 12.78% |
| Some College | 10.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 88.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 86.46% |
| Male Employed | 29.87% |
| Female Employed | 26.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,456 | $144,639 |
| Households | $43,459 | $73,256 |
| Married Families | $134,967 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,019 | $43,132 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.2%
Male Marriage Rate
16.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
656
Number of Veterans
656
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 245 |
| Vietnam | 215 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 169 |
| 18 to 34 | 153 |
| 35 to 54 | 152 |
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 556 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.27% |
| Black | 39 | 3.39% |
| Islander | 12 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.25%
Born in State College
86.66%
Native Born
13.34%
Foreign Born
10%
Non Citizen
3.34%
Naturalized
86.66% of State College residents were born in the United States, with 52.25% having been born in Pennsylvania. 10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 41,241 | 93 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 41,148 | 92 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 41,056 | 92 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 40,964 | 93 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 40,871 | 92 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 40,779 | 92 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 40,687 | 309 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 40,378 | -633 | -1.54% |
| 2021 | 41,011 | 601 | 1.49% |
| 2020 | 40,410 | -1,263 | -3.03% |
| 2019 | 41,673 | -725 | -1.71% |
| 2018 | 42,398 | -117 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 42,515 | -44 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 42,559 | 605 | 1.44% |
| 2015 | 41,954 | -180 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 42,134 | -96 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 42,230 | 256 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 41,974 | -48 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 42,022 | 29 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 41,993 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 38,420 | -503 | -1.29% |
| 1990 | 38,923 | 2,793 | 7.73% |
| 1980 | 36,130 | 3,297 | 10.04% |
| 1970 | 32,833 | 10,424 | 46.52% |
| 1960 | 22,409 | 5,182 | 30.08% |
| 1950 | 17,227 | 11,001 | 176.69% |
| 1940 | 6,226 | 1,776 | 39.91% |
| 1930 | 4,450 | -36,791 | -89.21% |