Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Total Population: 287,484

County Seat: Harrisburg

View on Google Maps

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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)61.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)16.7%
Hispanic or Latino11.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)6.1%
Two or More Races3.6%
Other Race0.5%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

34.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.