Dauphin County's estimated 2026 population is 297,315 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dauphin County is the 14th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 268,289 and has seen a growth of 10.82% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dauphin County includes 64.89% White, 17.66% Black or African American, 6.13% Asian, 3.85% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (64.89%)
Black or African American (17.66%)
Two or more races (7.07%)
Asian (6.13%)
Other race (3.85%)
Native American (0.35%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186,536 | 64.89% |
| Black or African American | 50,766 | 17.66% |
| Two or more races | 20,329 | 7.07% |
| Asian | 17,627 | 6.13% |
| Other race | 11,077 | 3.85% |
| Native American | 1,002 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 147 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Dauphin County's average per capita income is $51,077. Household income levels show a median of $74,159. The poverty rate stands at 12.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,045 | $140,696 |
| Families | $94,657 | $119,648 |
| Households | $74,159 | $98,206 |
| Non Families | $47,225 | $60,730 |
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