Centre County's estimated 2026 population is 161,241 with a growth rate of 0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Centre County is the 23rd largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 154,242 and has seen a growth of 4.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Centre County includes 84.86% White, 6.05% Asian, 3.33% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (84.86%)
Asian (6.05%)
Two or more races (4.96%)
Black or African American (3.33%)
Other race (0.6%)
Native American (0.16%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134,114 | 84.86% |
| Asian | 9,569 | 6.05% |
| Two or more races | 7,835 | 4.96% |
| Black or African American | 5,265 | 3.33% |
| Other race | 950 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 259 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Centre County's average per capita income is $51,071. Household income levels show a median of $72,748. The poverty rate stands at 16.91%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $117,282 | $144,785 |
| Families | $108,006 | $133,159 |
| Households | $72,748 | $99,196 |
| Non Families | $38,826 | $56,193 |
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