State College Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the State College Pennsylvania metro area was $66,789 in 2021, the latest figures available. State College median household income is $2,168 lower than the median Pennsylvania household income and $2,928 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including State College median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for State College are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for State College Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| State College | $66,789 | +0.10% | +7.97% |
Trends in State College, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for State college is $66,789. Real median household income peaked in 2016 at $68,042 and is now $1,253 (1.84%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: State College, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for State College
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | State College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $66,789 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $66,724 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $64,333 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $61,860 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $61,778 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $68,042 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $64,426 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $58,845 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $61,984 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $60,067 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $56,727 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $61,977 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $58,480 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $53,474 |
State College Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for State College was $102,997 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, State College median family income is $15,497 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for State College will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for State College Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| State College | $102,997 | +3.29% | +13.50% |
Trends in State College, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $102,997, the median family income for State college was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: State College, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for State College
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | State College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $102,997 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $99,716 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $92,768 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $90,743 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $92,347 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $98,795 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $89,441 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $83,238 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $83,565 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $80,126 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $90,824 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $78,212 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $82,002 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $76,824 |
State College Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for State College was $35,604 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, State College median per capita income is $2,711 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for State College will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for State College Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| State College | $35,604 | +1.43% | +16.35% |
Trends in State College, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $35,604, the per capita income for State college was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: State College, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for State College
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | State College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $35,604 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $35,103 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $33,350 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $30,602 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $32,531 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $35,178 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $30,757 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $28,599 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $30,143 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $30,503 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $29,648 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $29,457 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $29,929 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $30,318 |
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