Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Total Population: 287,484
County Seat: Harrisburg
Median Home Value
$222,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$74,159
Across all households
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.4%
65 Years and Over
17.7%
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
95.2%
No Health Insurance
6.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
34.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$74,159
Mean Household Income
$98,206
Per Capita Income
$41,055
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
81.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
11.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$222,300
Median Rent
$1,153/mo
Total Housing Units
127,259
Owner-Occupied
63.3%
Renter-Occupied
36.7%
Vacancy Rate
5.9%
Married Couple Households
43.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.6%
Average Household Size
2.35
Broadband Internet Access
89.3%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 42043.