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Dive into each indicator for Pennsylvania.

Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

13.08 M

Total population

5th in the U.S.

110 /km²

Density

10th in the U.S.

40.9 years

Median age

50.8%

Female

49.2%

Male

5.2 M

Households

76.9%

Urban population

20.3%

Under 18

19.6%

65 and older

Among the oldest states

77.0 years

Life expectancy

Philadelphia (6.25 M)

Largest metro

+0.1%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

73.5%

White (non-Hispanic)

8.9%

Hispanic or Latino

≈ 1.16 M

10.7%

Black or African American

4.0%

Asian

2.6%

Two or more races

0.2%

Native American

0.1%

Pacific Islander

≈ 4.2%

Puerto Rican origin

Largest Hispanic subgroup

≈ 1.2%

Mexican origin

≈ 0.9%

Dominican origin

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1850–2024

13.08 M▲ 466%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1970–2023

8.9%▲ 889%

Share of residents of Hispanic or Latino origin.

Black or African American share

1900–2023

10.7%▲ 328%

Share of residents identifying as Black or African American.

Life expectancy at birth

1990–2023

77 yrs▲ 3%

CDC/NCHS life expectancy at birth.

Data table

Total population	13.08 M	5th in the U.S.
Density	110 /km²	10th in the U.S.
Median age	40.9 years
Female	50.8%
Male	49.2%
Households	5.2 M
Urban population	76.9%
Under 18	20.3%
65 and older	19.6%	Among the oldest states
Life expectancy	77.0 years
Largest metro	Philadelphia (6.25 M)
Growth	+0.1%/yr	2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)	73.5%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	≈ 1.16 M
Black or African American	10.7%
Asian	4.0%
Two or more races	2.6%
Native American	0.2%
Pacific Islander	0.1%
Puerto Rican origin	≈ 4.2%	Largest Hispanic subgroup
Mexican origin	≈ 1.2%
Dominican origin	≈ 0.9%

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