Indiana County, PA

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    2024 Population
    83,042
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40
    1.27% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14%
    9.18% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,208
    2.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $152,800
    5.09% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    36,688
    0.00273% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Indiana 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.

    98.5% of the residents in Indiana County, PA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Indiana County, PA are Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (2,417 degrees awarded in 2024), The Rapha School (52 degrees), and Indiana County Technology Center (35 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Indiana County, PA was $152,800, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

    Most people in Indiana County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Indiana County, PA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Indiana County, PA is home to a population of 83k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.43% of Indiana County, PA residents were born outside of the country (2.02k people).

    In 2024, there were 42.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.1k people) in Indiana County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.78k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.67k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Indiana County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Indiana County, PA was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Indiana County, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      76.1k ± 401
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.78k ± 194
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.67k ± 247
    1.86%
    Hispanic Population
    1.55k people

    In 2024, there were 42.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.1k people) in Indiana County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.78k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.67k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.86% of the people in Indiana County, PA are hispanic (1.55k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Indiana County, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.43%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.02k people
    2.2%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.83k people

    As of 2024, 2.43% of Indiana County, PA residents (2.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Indiana County, PA was 2.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,782 ± 215
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      912 ± 203
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      683 ± 189

    Indiana County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.8% of the population of Indiana County, PA has health coverage, with 44.8% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Indiana County, PA see 1,973 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,973 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2304 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 258 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,973 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana County, PA

    Primary care physicians in Indiana County, PA see an average of 1,973 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,973 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.21%
    Uninsured
    44.8%
    Employer Coverage
    18%
    Medicaid
    14.8%
    Medicare
    14.2%
    Non-Group
    1.01%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Indiana County, PA declined by 4.66% from 7.56% to 7.21%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Indiana County, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.54 in Indiana County, PA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 40.1% in Indiana County, PA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.89% in Indiana County, PA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Indiana County, PA employs 36.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Indiana County, PA were Retail Trade (5,920 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,263 people), and Educational Services (4,084 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($213,281), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,917), and Utilities ($77,292).

    Employment

    Occupations

    36.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,286
    −0.00273%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.05%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Indiana County, PA declined at a rate of −0.00273%, from 36.7k employees to 36.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Indiana County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,950 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,777 people), and Management Occupations (3,449 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Indiana County, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    36.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,286
    −0.00273%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.05%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Indiana County, PA declined at a rate of −0.00273%, from 36.7k employees to 36.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Indiana County, PA, are Retail Trade (5,920 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,263 people), and Educational Services (4,084 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Indiana County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Indiana 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

    $47,616
    Median earning men ± $1,814
    $28,314
    Median earning women ± $1,964

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,031), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,294), and Public Administration ($62,240).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,114), Construction ($42,734), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,523).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    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. 169
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 110
      Construction
    3. 107
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $237k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $159k
      Retail Trade
    3. $150k
      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

    Voting results are not available for Indiana County, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.
    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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Indiana County, PA awarded 2,504 degrees. The student population of Indiana County, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,502 male students and 5,707 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Indiana County, PA are White (1,910 and 81.3%), Black or African American (179 and 7.62%), Hispanic or Latino (106 and 4.51%), and Two or More Races (67 and 2.85%).

    The largest universities in Indiana County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (2,417 and 96.5%), The Rapha School (52 and 2.08%), and Indiana County Technology Center (35 and 1.4%).

    The most popular majors in Indiana County, PA are General Business Administration & Management (162 and 6.47%), Registered Nursing (136 and 5.43%), and Criminology (134 and 5.35%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,716 for in-state students and $11,200 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Indiana County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 9,209 (38% men and 62% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 9,209 students enrolled in Indiana County, PA, 38% men and 62% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,831 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      120 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      107 degrees awarded
    3. Criminology
      100 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Indiana County, PA was Registered Nursing with 120 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
      2,417 degrees awarded
    2. The Rapha School
      52 degrees awarded
    3. Indiana County Technology Center
      35 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus with 2,417 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 926 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Indiana County, PA, which is 0.587 times less than the 1,578 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,910 degrees mean that there were 10.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 179 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($7,716) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,664) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Indiana County, PA was $152,800 in 2024, which is 0.459 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $145,400 to $152,800, a 5.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Indiana County, PA is 72.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Indiana County, PA have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Indiana County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Indiana County, PA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.24%.

    Housing

    Property

    $152,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,162
    $23,435
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$929

    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 Indiana County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Indiana County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    72.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.1% of the housing units in Indiana County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.1%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $60,208
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,473
    32.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,176

    In 2024, the median household income of the 32.5k households in Indiana County, PA grew to $60,208 from the previous year's value of $58,739.

    The following chart displays the households in Indiana County, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Indiana County, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.51%)
    3. Carpooled (8%)

    In 2024, 74.6% of workers in Indiana County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.51%) and those who carpooled to work (8%).

    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

    24.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Indiana County, PA have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.48% of the workforce in Indiana 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 Indiana County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Indiana County, PA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Indiana County, PA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.24%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Indiana County, PA (10.9k out of 77.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Indiana County, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    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 2025, 18.5% of the children was living in poverty in Indiana County, PA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 284 in Indiana County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 30% per 100,000 population.

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