Where the nation was founded
Both the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the U.S. Constitution (1787) were debated and signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
Capital: HarrisburgLargest city: PhiladelphiaNickname: The Keystone StateStatehood: 1787
Pennsylvania at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
119,280 km²
33rd largest state
Population
13,078,751
112.9 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 5th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
7.4%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$1,056 billion
$75,370 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
127,571
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
136,882
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
−9,311
Births minus deaths
Population change
+61,030
July 2023–June 2024
Pennsylvania data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
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Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Pennsylvania
67 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia County
County seat: Philadelphia
1,582,432
Population
$37,669
Income per capita
$232,400
Median home value
8.4%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 134 mi²
- Population density
- 11,778 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
67 counties · choose how to order them
Philadelphia
1,573,916 residents
Allegheny
1,231,814 residents
Montgomery
879,190 residents
Bucks
650,131 residents
Delaware
584,882 residents
Lancaster
563,293 residents
Chester
560,745 residents
York
471,240 residents
Berks
439,117 residents
Lehigh
385,655 residents
Westmoreland
350,935 residents
Luzerne
331,379 residents
Did you know?
Curious facts about Pennsylvania
Birthplace of the oil industry
Edwin Drake drilled the first commercial oil well in the United States near Titusville in 1859, launching the modern petroleum industry.
A town built on chocolate
Milton Hershey founded the town of Hershey in 1903 around his chocolate factory, which remains one of the largest in the world.
The turning point of the Civil War
The Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863 was the largest battle ever fought in North America, and the site of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.