County · Pennsylvania
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Huntingdon County had 43,001 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 54 places (18 cities, villages and boroughs, 30 towns and townships and 6 census-designated) and 13 census tracts. GEOID 42061.
Huntingdon County is the county of the Huntingdon, PA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
43,001
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 44,092 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,653
Median household income
$65,557
±$2,012 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$183,200
±$9,133 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$810
±$43 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Huntingdon County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 44,092 residents in Huntingdon County. The Census Bureau estimates 43,001 for July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 43,653 over 875 square miles of land.
| Measure | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,653 | 13,018,639 | −1,716 |
| Households | 16,341±342 | 5,274,853 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.05 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,984±120 | 5,806,452 | −1,712 |
Huntingdon County's population since 2000
From 45,586 in 2000 to 43,001 in 2025: down 5.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon County holds 54 places: 18 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 30 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Huntingdon with 6,862 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Huntingdon County?
The median resident of Huntingdon County is 44.0 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.5%. 0.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0±0.3 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.7% | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 8.7% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.3%±0.3 pts | 73.0% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.5%±0.3 pts | 10.3% | −0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 7.7% | −0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±0.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±0.6 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±0.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.2%±1.2 pts | 35.2% | +1.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9%±0.8 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Huntingdon County earn?
Half of Huntingdon County's 16,341 households earn less than $65,557 a year (±$2,012), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $63,600 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,557±$2,012 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,217±$2,845 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,744±$1,131 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6%±1.3 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.5%±3.5 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.4%±1.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9%±1.2 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Huntingdon County?
Owners occupy 79.2% of Huntingdon County's occupied homes and renters 20.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $183,200 by its owner (±$9,133). The median renter pays $810 a month including utilities, and 31.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $183,200±$9,133 | $254,500 | +$15,333 |
| Median gross rent | $810±$43 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.6%±5.1 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,336±$37 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.2%±1.4 pts | 69.3% | +3.5 pts |
| Housing units | 20,984±120 | 5,806,452 | −1,712 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.0%±1.5 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.7%±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.0%±1.6 pts | 25.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Huntingdon County building?
Builders took permits for 64 new housing units across Huntingdon County in 2025 (64 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Huntingdon County get to work?
75.8% of Huntingdon County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.1%±1.1 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±0.8 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8%±1.5 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6%±1.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 5.9%±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±1.1 pts | 15.6% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.2 min±1.1 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Huntingdon County's census tracts?
Huntingdon County is divided into 13 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,625 (Tract 9509) to $88,224 (Tract 9506).
| Tract 950142061950100 | 1,797±111 | $75,703 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950242061950200 | 3,437±227 | $86,831 |
| Tract 9503.0142061950301 | 4,568±283 | $61,646 |
| Tract 9503.0242061950302 | 3,117±54 | not published |
| Tract 950442061950400 | 6,897±19 | $67,125 |
| Tract 950542061950500 | 3,178±246 | $64,907 |
| Tract 950642061950600 | 4,105±281 | $88,224 |
| Tract 950842061950800 | 3,348±186 | $64,063 |
| Tract 950942061950900 | 2,328±284 | $40,625 |
| Tract 951042061951000 | 2,519±268 | $50,598 |
| Tract 951142061951100 | 1,797±174 | $72,308 |
| Tract 951242061951200 | 4,588±296 | $58,523 |
| Tract 951342061951300 | 1,974±148 | $63,673 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Huntingdon County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 49th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 50th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th of 67 |
| Median household income | 37th of 67 |
| Median home value | 39th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 46th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 45th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54th of 67 |
| Median age | 29th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Huntingdon County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.