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Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Indiana County had 82,878 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 50 places (14 cities, villages and boroughs, 24 towns and townships and 12 census-designated) and 24 census tracts. GEOID 42063.
Indiana County is the county of the Indiana, PA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
82,878
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 83,246 · ACS 2020-2024: 83,042
Median household income
$60,208
±$2,473 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$152,800
±$4,162 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$800
±$31 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Indiana County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 83,246 residents in Indiana County. The Census Bureau estimates 82,878 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 83,042 over 827 square miles of land.
| Measure | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 83,042 | 13,018,639 | −1,990 |
| Households | 32,487±467 | 5,274,853 | −759 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.03 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 37,626±92 | 5,806,452 | −1,344 |
Indiana County's population since 2000
From 89,605 in 2000 to 82,878 in 2025: down 7.5%. 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 Indiana County?
Indiana County holds 50 places: 14 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 24 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 12 census-designated places. The largest is White Township, Indiana County with 14,933 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| White Township, Indiana County | 15,336 | $66,186 |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 14,044 | $40,857 |
| Center Township, Indiana County | 4,391 | $70,236 |
| Burrell Township, Indiana County | 3,491 | $50,948 |
| Green Township, Indiana County | 3,414 | $60,274 |
| Blairsville | 3,214 | $56,337 |
| Rayne Township | 2,786 | $60,582 |
| Armstrong Township, Indiana County | 2,761 | $81,404 |
| Cherryhill Township | 2,445 | $66,746 |
| West Wheatfield Township | 2,142 | $72,500 |
| East Wheatfield Township | 2,136 | $51,164 |
| Conemaugh Township, Indiana County | 2,060 | $63,478 |
| Pine Township, Indiana County | 1,860 | $69,375 |
| South Mahoning Township | 1,825 | $61,786 |
| Homer City | 1,730 | $65,129 |
| Young Township, Indiana County | 1,688 | $77,200 |
| Brush Valley Township | 1,675 | $76,509 |
| Washington Township, Indiana County | 1,649 | $65,938 |
| Canoe Township | 1,432 | $67,950 |
| Montgomery Township, Indiana County | 1,430 | $65,972 |
| North Mahoning Township | 1,331 | $55,469 |
| West Mahoning Township | 1,324 | $55,156 |
| Clymer | 1,321 | $44,044 |
| Black Lick | 1,268 | $33,234 |
| Chevy Chase Heights | 1,229 | $51,930 |
| Buffington Township | 1,225 | $65,662 |
| Black Lick Township | 1,117 | $69,485 |
| East Mahoning Township | 965 | $71,563 |
| Banks Township, Indiana County | 899 | $58,750 |
| Lucerne MinesGEOID 4245312 | 892 | $70,644 |
| Saltsburg | 780 | $63,750 |
| Grant Township | 626 | $59,531 |
| Jacksonville (Indiana County) | 620 | $62,000 |
| Robinson | 583 | $58,750 |
| RossiterGEOID 4266304 | 537 | $76,250 |
| Ernest | 417 | $68,125 |
| DixonvilleGEOID 4219344 | 413 | not published |
| Marion Center | 405 | $43,125 |
| HeilwoodGEOID 4233672 | 318 | $66,458 |
| Creekside | 288 | $52,500 |
| CoralGEOID 4216136 | 288 | $58,008 |
| CommodoreGEOID 4215464 | 284 | $87,583 |
| AlverdaGEOID 4202216 | 279 | $35,625 |
| Cherry TreeGEOID 4213120 | 268 | $60,625 |
| Glen Campbell | 256 | $43,125 |
| Plumville | 255 | $50,938 |
| GracetonGEOID 4230224 | 211 | $38,875 |
| ArmaghGEOID 4203032 | 102 | $88,929 |
| SheloctaGEOID 4270040 | 102 | $69,375 |
| SmicksburgGEOID 4271256 | 56 | $65,000 |
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 Indiana County?
The median resident of Indiana County is 40.0 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.3%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0±0.5 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.0%±0.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% | 8.7% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.7%±0.5 pts | 73.0% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±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 | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 7.7% | +0.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.6%±0.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9%±1.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2%±0.9 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±0.7 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.0%±1.3 pts | 35.2% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3%±1.1 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.3 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 Indiana County earn?
Half of Indiana County's 32,487 households earn less than $60,208 a year (±$2,473), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $60,698 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,208±$2,473 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,985±$2,650 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,921±$1,069 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0%±1.2 pts | 11.7% | −2.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.1%±3.0 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3%±1.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.7%±1.5 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 Indiana County?
Owners occupy 72.1% of Indiana County's occupied homes and renters 27.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $152,800 by its owner (±$4,162). The median renter pays $800 a month including utilities, and 41.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $152,800±$4,162 | $254,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $800±$31 | $1,209 | −$73 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.8%±4.0 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,266±$42 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.1%±1.9 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 37,626±92 | 5,806,452 | −1,344 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.5%±3.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.7%±1.3 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.7%±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.5%±1.2 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 Indiana County building?
Builders took permits for 40 new housing units across Indiana County in 2025 (40 single-family), 0.5 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 Indiana County get to work?
74.6% of Indiana County's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2%±1.2 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7%±1.0 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6%±1.7 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±1.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 5.4%±1.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5%±1.2 pts | 15.6% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 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 Indiana County's census tracts?
Indiana County is divided into 24 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,705 (Tract 9611.04) to $85,630 (Tract 9608).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Indiana County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 34th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 31st of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th of 67 |
| Median household income | 59th of 67 |
| Median home value | 55th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 52nd of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 67 |
| Median age | 59th 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
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