Centre County's estimated 2026 population is 156,281 with a growth rate of -0.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Centre County is the 23rd largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 154,242 and has seen a growth of 1.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.2 years
Female: 35.7 years
Male: 32.9 years
There are 135,341 adults, (25,272 of whom are seniors) in Centre County.
Female: 75,037 (47.3%)
Male: 83,539 (52.7%)
The racial composition of Centre County includes 83.89% White, 5.76% Asian, 3.32% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133,022 | 83.89% |
| Two or more races | 9,183 | 5.79% |
| Asian | 9,133 | 5.76% |
| Black or African American | 5,257 | 3.32% |
| Other race | 1,492 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 475 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.01% |
Centre County's average per capita income is $51,904. Household income levels show a median of $74,291. The poverty rate stands at 16.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,678 | $147,174 |
| Families | $111,076 | $135,208 |
| Households | $74,291 | $100,944 |
| Non Families | $39,849 | $57,575 |
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