Dauphin County, PA

County

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2023 Population
287,484
0.481% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
39.4
0% 1-year change
2023 Poverty Rate
12.3%
0.935% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$74,159
4.38% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$222,300
6.77% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
142,633
0.531% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Dauphin County, PA had a population of 287k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $74,159. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Dauphin County, PA grew from 286,108 to 287,484, a 0.481% increase and its median household income grew from $71,046 to $74,159, a 4.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dauphin County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.12%), Other (Hispanic) (3.38%), and White (Hispanic) (3.16%).

None of the households in Dauphin County, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Dauphin County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dauphin County, PA are Harrisburg Area Community College (2,051 degrees awarded in 2023), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (953 degrees), and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (797 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Dauphin County, PA was $222,300, and the homeownership rate was 63.3%.

Most people in Dauphin County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Dauphin County, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Dauphin County, PA is home to a population of 287k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.09% of Dauphin County, PA residents were born outside of the country (23.3k people).

In 2023, there were 3.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (177k people) in Dauphin County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.9%
2023 Citizenship
95.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.9% of Dauphin County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Dauphin County, PA was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dauphin County, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    177k ± 791
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    48k ± 1.02k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    17.6k ± 322
11.3%
Hispanic Population
32.4k people

In 2023, there were 3.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (177k people) in Dauphin County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

11.3% of the people in Dauphin County, PA are hispanic (32.4k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,504 ± 7,715 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    93,569 ± 7,483 people
  3. China
    70,789 ± 6,514 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,504 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 93,569 and China with 70,789.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.09%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
23.3k people
7.78%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
22.2k people

As of 2023, 8.09% of Dauphin County, PA residents (23.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dauphin County, PA was 7.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,824 ± 555
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,445 ± 517
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,437 ± 322

Dauphin County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Dauphin County, PA employs 143k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Dauphin County, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (26,066 people), Retail Trade (15,567 people), and Manufacturing (11,499 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($97,581), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($78,221), and Utilities ($76,111).

Employment

Occupations

143k
2023 Value
± 3,629
−0.531%
1 Year decline
± 3.69%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dauphin County, PA declined at a rate of −0.531%, from 143k employees to 143k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dauphin County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,079 people), Management Occupations (14,872 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (12,624 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dauphin County, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

143k
2023 Value
± 3,629
−0.531%
1 Year decline
± 3.69%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dauphin County, PA declined at a rate of −0.531%, from 143k employees to 143k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dauphin County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,066 people), Retail Trade (15,567 people), and Manufacturing (11,499 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dauphin County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Dauphin County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$55,019
Median earning men ± $1,254
$41,900
Median earning women ± $1,378

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,472), Public Administration ($73,024), and Information ($68,045).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($61,335), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,942).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 605
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 382
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. 348
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $2.36M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $1.07M
    Management of Companies and Enterprises
  3. $832k
    Finance and Insurance

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Dauphin County, PA awarded 3,993 degrees. The student population of Dauphin County, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 9,193 male students and 12,090 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dauphin County, PA are White (2,096 and 64.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (352 and 10.9%), Black or African American (304 and 9.42%), and Asian (239 and 7.4%).

The largest universities in Dauphin County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Harrisburg Area Community College (2,051 and 51.4%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (953 and 23.9%), and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (797 and 20%).

The most popular majors in Dauphin County, PA are Registered Nursing (468 and 11.7%), Management Science (317 and 7.94%), and General Business Administration & Management (199 and 4.98%).

The median tuition costs in Dauphin County, PA are $23,900 for private four year colleges, and $15,388 and $26,112 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Dauphin County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 21,283 (43.2% men and 56.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 21,283 students enrolled in Dauphin County, PA, 43.2% men and 56.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,514 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    175 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    462 degrees awarded
  3. General Studies
    179 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Dauphin County, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 175 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Dauphin County, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Harrisburg Area Community College
    2,051 degrees awarded
  2. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
    953 degrees awarded
  3. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
    797 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Harrisburg Area Community College with 2,051 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,594 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dauphin County, PA, which is 0.664 times less than the 2,399 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,096 degrees mean that there were 5.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 352 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,232) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.797% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.798% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.48M), Bachelors Degree (2.03M), and Some college (1.81M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Dauphin County, PA was $222,300 in 2023, which is 0.733 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $208,200 to $222,300, a 6.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Dauphin County, PA is 63.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Dauphin County, PA have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dauphin County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dauphin County, PA is $74,159. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dauphin County, PA was Census Tract 241.04, Dauphin County, PA with a value of $142,031, followed by Census Tract 225.01, Dauphin County, PA and Census Tract 224.01, Dauphin County, PA, with respective values of $132,637 and $126,875.

In 2024, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dauphin County, PA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.316%.

Housing

Property

$222,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,491
$75,838
Median Property Taxes
±$2,033

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dauphin County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

63.3%
Homeownership
2023
63.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 63.3% of the housing units in Dauphin County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.3%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 241.04, Dauphin County, PA
  2. Census Tract 225.01, Dauphin County, PA
  3. Census Tract 224.01, Dauphin County, PA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dauphin County, PA was Census Tract 241.04, Dauphin County, PA with a value of $142,031, followed by Census Tract 225.01, Dauphin County, PA and Census Tract 224.01, Dauphin County, PA, with respective values of $132,637 and $126,875.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dauphin County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$74,159
Median Household Income
± $1,698
120k
Number of Households
± 2,893

In 2023, the median household income of the 120k households in Dauphin County, PA grew to $74,159 from the previous year's value of $71,046.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dauphin County, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.463
2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2023, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (70.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.8%)
  3. Carpooled (8.25%)

In 2023, 70.8% of workers in Dauphin County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

21.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dauphin County, PA have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Dauphin County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dauphin County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dauphin County, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dauphin County, PA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.316%.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dauphin County, PA (34.7k out of 283k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dauphin County, PA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 15.7% of the children was living in poverty in Dauphin County, PA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 5.6%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 403 in Dauphin County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 109 per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.7% of the population of Dauphin County, PA has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.998% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dauphin County, PA see 968 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.45% increase from the previous year (918 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1350 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 366 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

968 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dauphin County, PA

Primary care physicians in Dauphin County, PA see an average of 968 patients per year. This represents a 5.45% increase from the previous year (918 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.33%
Uninsured
50.1%
Employer Coverage
17.3%
Medicaid
13.2%
Medicare
12.1%
Non-Group
0.998%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dauphin County, PA grew by 10.5% from 5.73% to 6.33%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 61.2 in Dauphin County, PA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37% in Dauphin County, PA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.84% in Dauphin County, PA.

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