Dauphin County, PA

County

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2021 Population

284,199

2.57% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.5

0.253% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.1%

1.43% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$66,480

5.32% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$181,400

3.24% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

142,392

2.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Dauphin County, PA had a population of 284k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $66,480. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dauphin County, PA grew from 277,071 to 284,199, a 2.57% increase and its median household income grew from $63,123 to $66,480, a 5.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dauphin County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.13%), White (Hispanic) (3.98%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.01%).

None of the households in Dauphin County, 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.

96% of the residents in Dauphin County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dauphin County, PA are Harrisburg Area Community College (2,164 degrees awarded in 2021), Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (1,127 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg (90 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Dauphin County, PA was $181,400, and the homeownership rate was 63.9%.

Most people in Dauphin County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Dauphin County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Dauphin County, PA borders Cumberland County, PA, Juniata County, PA, Lancaster County, PA, Lebanon County, PA, Northumberland County, PA, Perry County, PA, Schuylkill County, PA, and York County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Dauphin County, PA is home to a population of 284k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.23% of Dauphin County, PA residents were born outside of the country (23.4k people).

In 2021, there were 3.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (181k people) in Dauphin County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2021 Citizenship

96.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96% of Dauphin County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dauphin County, PA was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dauphin County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dauphin County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
181k ± 824
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
49.7k ± 759
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14.6k ± 543

10.1%

Hispanic Population

28.7k people

10.1% of the people in Dauphin County, PA are hispanic (28.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dauphin County, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
98,153 ± 7,663 people
Dominican Republic
81,192 ± 6,974 people
China
66,978 ± 6,337 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 98,153 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 81,192 and China with 66,978.

Foreign-Born Population

8.23%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

23.4k people

7.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

21.4k people

As of 2021, 8.23% of Dauphin County, PA residents (23.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dauphin County, PA was 7.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dauphin County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,339 ± 441
Gulf War (2001-)
3,262 ± 476
Gulf War (1990s)
2,599 ± 414

Dauphin County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dauphin County, PA employs 142k people. The largest industries in Dauphin County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,897 people), Retail Trade (15,559 people), and Manufacturing (12,566 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($85,441), Utilities ($65,638), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,875).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,734. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

142k

2021 Value

± 3,975

2.16%

1 Year growth

± 3.95%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dauphin County, PA grew at a rate of 2.16%, from 139k employees to 142k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dauphin County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,833 people), Management Occupations (13,605 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (13,207 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dauphin County, PA.

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

142k

2021 Value

± 3,975

2.16%

1 Year growth

± 3.95%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dauphin County, PA grew at a rate of 2.16%, from 139k employees to 142k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dauphin County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,897 people), Retail Trade (15,559 people), and Manufacturing (12,566 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dauphin County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Dauphin County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,170

Median earning men ± $1,488

$37,066

Median earning women ± $1,672

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,319), Public Administration ($66,528), and Information ($61,016).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,084), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,632), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,973).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

2,805
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,599
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,589
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.19M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.16M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$1.96M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dauphin County, PA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (53.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dauphin County, PA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Dauphin County, PA awarded 3,438 degrees. The student population of Dauphin County, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,352 male students and 11,052 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dauphin County, PA are White (1,682 and 70.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (243 and 10.2%), Black or African American (222 and 9.28%), and Asian (105 and 4.39%).

The largest universities in Dauphin County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Harrisburg Area Community College (2,164 and 62.9%), Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (1,127 and 32.8%), and Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg (90 and 2.62%).

The most popular majors in Dauphin County, PA are Registered Nursing (407 and 11.8%), Computational & Applied Mathematics (372 and 10.8%), and Management Science (350 and 10.2%).

The median tuition cost in Dauphin County, PA for private four year colleges is $23,900.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2018 in Dauphin County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,404 (36.5% men and 63.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 17,404 students enrolled in Dauphin County, PA, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,378 records, of which 66% were women and 34% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
395 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
268 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
182 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Dauphin County, PA was Registered Nursing with 395 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Harrisburg Area Community College
2,164 degrees awarded
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
1,127 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
90 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Harrisburg Area Community College with 2,164 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,400 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dauphin County, PA, which is 0.687 times less than the 2,038 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,682 degrees mean that there were 6.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 243 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,064) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dauphin County, PA was $181,400 in 2021, which is 0.741 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $175,700 to $181,400, a 3.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Dauphin County, PA is 63.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dauphin County, PA have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dauphin County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dauphin County, PA is $66,480. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dauphin County, PA was Census Tract 225.01 with a value of $117,630, followed by Census Tract 224.01 and Census Tract 226.04, with respective values of $114,779 and $107,083.

In 2022, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dauphin County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.08%.

Housing

Property

$181,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,675

$73,916

Median Property Taxes

±$2,069

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 Dauphin County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

63.9%

Homeownership

2021

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.9% of the housing units in Dauphin County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 225.01
Census Tract 224.01
Census Tract 226.04

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dauphin County, PA was Census Tract 225.01 with a value of $117,630, followed by Census Tract 224.01 and Census Tract 226.04, with respective values of $114,779 and $107,083.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dauphin County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,480

Median Household Income

± $1,493

116k

Number of Households

± 2,729

In 2021, the median household income of the 116k households in Dauphin County, PA grew to $66,480 from the previous year's value of $63,123.

The following chart displays the households in Dauphin County, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dauphin County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75%)
Worked At Home (9.94%)
Carpooled (8%)

In 2021, 75% of workers in Dauphin County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.94%) and those who carpooled to work (8%).

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.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dauphin County, PA have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Dauphin County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dauphin County, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dauphin County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.08%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dauphin County, PA (33.7k out of 280k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dauphin County, PA is White, followed by Black 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.5% of the children was living in poverty in Dauphin County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 403 in Dauphin County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 109 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.3% of the population of Dauphin County, PA has health coverage, with 51.6% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dauphin County, PA see 909 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.26% decrease from the previous year (930 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1326 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 393 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

909 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dauphin County, PA

Primary care physicians in Dauphin County, PA see an average of 909 patients per year. This represents a 2.26% decrease from the previous year (930 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dauphin County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.71%

Uninsured

51.6%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dauphin County, PA grew by 3.83% from 5.5% to 5.71%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 58.5 in Dauphin County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dauphin County, PA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.3% in Dauphin County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dauphin County, PA.

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