Huntingdon, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    43,653
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44
    1.15% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.6%
    3.65% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $65,557
    0.196% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $183,200
    1.61% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    17,943
    0.139% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Huntingdon, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.6% of the residents in Huntingdon, PA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Huntingdon, PA are Juniata College (318 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Huntingdon, PA was $183,200, and the homeownership rate was 79.2%.

    Most people in Huntingdon, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Huntingdon, PA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Huntingdon, PA is home to a population of 43.7k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.903% of Huntingdon, PA residents were born outside of the country (394 people).

    In 2024, there were 19.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39k people) in Huntingdon, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.98k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.08k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.6% of Huntingdon, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Huntingdon, PA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Huntingdon, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      39k ± 131
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.98k ± 149
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.08k ± 184
    2.09%
    Hispanic Population
    911 people

    In 2024, there were 19.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39k people) in Huntingdon, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.98k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.08k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.09% of the people in Huntingdon, PA are hispanic (911 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Huntingdon, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.903%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    394 people
    0.967%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    424 people

    As of 2024, 0.903% of Huntingdon, PA residents (394 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Huntingdon, PA was 0.967%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      886 ± 111
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      632 ± 127
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      361 ± 110

    Huntingdon, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Huntingdon, PA.

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    Health

    95.3% of the population of Huntingdon, PA has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 17.8% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,265 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,265 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 23% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.69%
    Uninsured
    45.6%
    Employer Coverage
    16.4%
    Medicaid
    17.8%
    Medicare
    14.1%
    Non-Group
    1.39%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Huntingdon, PA declined by 6.74% from 5.03% to 4.69%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Huntingdon, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Huntingdon, PA employs 17.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Huntingdon, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,772 people), Manufacturing (2,379 people), and Educational Services (2,275 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($78,750), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,389), and Public Administration ($59,970).

    Employment

    Occupations

    17.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 645
    −0.139%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.04%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Huntingdon, PA declined at a rate of −0.139%, from 18k employees to 17.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Huntingdon, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,790 people), Production Occupations (1,440 people), and Management Occupations (1,434 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Huntingdon, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    17.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 645
    −0.139%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.04%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Huntingdon, PA declined at a rate of −0.139%, from 18k employees to 17.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Huntingdon, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,772 people), Manufacturing (2,379 people), and Educational Services (2,275 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Huntingdon, PA, though some of these residents may live in Huntingdon, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,287
    Median earning men ± $1,240
    $36,461
    Median earning women ± $1,542

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,250), Public Administration ($65,595), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,583).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($50,050), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,275), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,575).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 94
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 56
      Retail Trade
    3. 53
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $91.8k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $60.4k
      Manufacturing
    3. $43.1k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Huntingdon, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Huntingdon, PA awarded 318 degrees. The student population of Huntingdon, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 634 male students and 687 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Huntingdon, PA are White (218 and 77.6%), Unknown (21 and 7.47%), Hispanic or Latino (18 and 6.41%), and Two or More Races (10 and 3.56%).

    The largest universities in Huntingdon, PA by number of degrees awarded are Juniata College (318 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Huntingdon, PA are General Biological Sciences (41 and 12.9%), General Business Administration & Management (24 and 7.55%), and General Psychology (17 and 5.35%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $57,500.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Huntingdon, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,321 (48% men and 52% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 1,321 students enrolled in Huntingdon, PA, 48% men and 52% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 885 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Biological Sciences
      41 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      17 degrees awarded
    3. Environmental Science
      15 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Huntingdon, PA was General Biological Sciences with 41 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Huntingdon, PA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Juniata College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    318 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Juniata College with 318 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 142 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Huntingdon, PA, which is 0.807 times less than the 176 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 218 degrees mean that there were 10.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 21 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($57,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,080) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Huntingdon, PA was $183,200 in 2024, which is 0.551 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $180,300 to $183,200, a 1.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Huntingdon, PA is 79.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Huntingdon, PA have an average commute time of 31.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Huntingdon, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $183,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$9,133
    $12,942
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$490

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Huntingdon, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Huntingdon, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    79.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 79.2% of the housing units in Huntingdon, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Huntingdon, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $65,557
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,012
    16.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 585

    In 2024, the median household income of the 16.3k households in Huntingdon, PA grew to $65,557 from the previous year's value of $65,429.

    The following chart displays the households in Huntingdon, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Huntingdon, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.8%)
    2. Carpooled (9.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.63%)

    In 2024, 75.8% of workers in Huntingdon, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.6%) and those who worked at home (7.63%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    31.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Huntingdon, PA have a longer commute time (31.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.8% of the workforce in Huntingdon, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Huntingdon, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Huntingdon, PA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Huntingdon, PA (4.11k out of 38.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Huntingdon, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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