State College, PA Population

The population of State College is 40,352, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
40,352
Total Population
21.5
Median age
46.26%
Female population %
116.2:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
20-24 years
Largest age group
12.7
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
1,674
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

State College's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in State College is 21.5, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • State College's population under 18 was 6.65%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • State College's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 6.04% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in State College, 5.21% were under the age of 15, 70.08% aged 15 to 29, 18.67% aged 30 to 64, 4.81% aged 65 to 84, and 1.23% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows State College's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
State College, PA population by age group. The largest age group was 20-24 years with a poulation of 15,950 (39.53% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 3,018 less females than males in State College:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 46.26% females and 53.74% males in State College, PA.
  • The State College, PA gender ratio is 116.2:100 i.e. 116.2 men to 100 women (1.162).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 8,999.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 6,951.
The grouped bar chart shows State College, PA population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (8,999) | Female # 20-24 years (6,951). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

State College's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of State College population: 83.20% are White, 3.44% are Black or African American, 0.05% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 9.97% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.27% are some other race and 3.04% are multiracial.
  • State College's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the borough.
  • By ethnicity, 1,674 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 38,678 (95.85% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in State College is White with a population of 33,574 (83.20% of the total population).
The bar chart shows State College, PA population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
State College, PA population by race. The largest racial group in State College is White with a population of 33,574 (83.20% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

State College's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 42,559 in the year 2016
  • From 2000 to 2010, State College's population increased by 2,711 (6.90%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, State College's population decreased by 1,595 (3.80%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, State College's population was lowest in year 2001 at 39,082.
The graph shows State College's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
State College's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 40,745. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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